Didn't Know I Had It
Discovering Love's True Essence in Cheap Trick's 'Didn't Know I Had It'
Lyrics
Look at you and look at me
Reflecting on oneself and the other person in the relationship
Now what are we supposed to be
Questioning the purpose or nature of the relationship
Were so afraid of something new
Expressing fear of embracing something new or unfamiliar
You know its true
Acknowledging the truth of the fear mentioned in the previous line
You turn around and then its gone
Highlighting the transient nature of certain moments or opportunities
You can't be sure if its the same old song
Uncertainty about whether the current situation is repetitive or different
Were so afraid of everyone
Expressing a general fear or apprehension towards others
Afraid of the sun
Specifically fearing the sun, possibly metaphorical for exposure or truth
Please let this be love
Pleading for the experience of genuine love
A love that is so true
Describing the ideal nature of the desired love as authentic and sincere
Its all up to me
Emphasizing individual responsibility in the relationship
Its all up to you
Stressing shared responsibility in the relationship
Time will let you know
Expressing the belief that time will reveal the true nature of the relationship
Whatever will be
Accepting that the future is uncertain, and events will unfold with time
Whatever you do
Encouraging proactive actions, emphasizing the role of individual choices
Time will let you know
Reiterating that time will eventually provide clarity and understanding
You see your folks and all their friends
Observing family and friends, perhaps noting the cyclical nature of stories
ain't it funny how the story ends
Reflecting on the irony or unpredictability of how stories conclude
You wonder why you're hanging on
Questioning the reason for holding onto something when it's already lost
When its gone
Acknowledging the impermanence of certain aspects of life
Please let this be love
Repeating the plea for experiencing genuine love
A love that is so true
Reiterating the desire for a love that is authentic and true
Its all up to me
Emphasizing individual agency and responsibility in the relationship
Its all up to you
Highlighting the shared responsibility and choices in the relationship
Time will let you know
Reaffirming the belief that time will reveal the relationship's nature
Whatever will be
Accepting the uncertainty of the future and the unfolding of events
Whatever you do
Encouraging active decision-making and responsibility in one's actions
Time will let you know
Reiterating that time will eventually bring understanding and clarity
Look at you and look at me
Returning to the theme of self-reflection and reflection on the other person
Now what are we supposed to be
Repeating the question about the purpose or identity of the relationship
Were so afraid of something new
Expressing continued fear of embracing something new or unfamiliar
You know its true
Reiterating the acknowledgment of the truth of the fear mentioned earlier
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