Lyrics
I couldn't walk away, I couldn't walk away
The speaker expresses an inability to walk away from a situation.
Oh, I couldn't walk away, I couldn't walk away
Repetition emphasizes the difficulty in leaving.
You walked into my heart like you own the place
The subject entered the speaker's heart with confidence.
Someone up there loves me
A belief is expressed that there is divine love or intervention.
You was tired of the lies and I could see it on your face
The subject seems fatigued by deception, evident in their facial expression.
Someone up there loves me
Reiteration of a higher power's love or influence.
And my heart started screaming, but I couldn't make a sound
The speaker's heart reacts intensely, yet silently, to the situation.
I swear my soul left and swam in the gasoline
A metaphorical departure of the soul, possibly due to intense emotions.
When you came around
The arrival of the subject causes a significant impact.
Oh
An exclamation, indicating strong emotions.
Ooh, hey, lovey-dovey, won't you make me an honest man?
A plea for commitment and honesty in the relationship.
Always such an item
Reference to being a couple or a well-matched pair.
You're the only one I should put the ring on this hand
The subject is the only one worthy of a serious commitment.
Oh, I'll treat you like an angel
A commitment to treating the subject with great care and respect.
And then take you out them dress clothes
Desire to share intimate moments and emotions.
Pullin' at the heart strings, then tie me to the bed post
Reference to emotional attachment, using metaphorical imagery.
Let me count all the ways, oh
An invitation to express love in various ways.
You walked into my heart like you own the place
Repetition of the subject entering the speaker's heart confidently.
Someone up there loves me
Confirmation of divine love or intervention.
You was tired of the lies and I could see it on your face
Recognition of the subject's weariness from deception.
Someone up there loves me
Reiteration of a belief in higher love or guidance.
And my heart started screaming, but I couldn't make a sound
The heart reacts strongly, but the speaker remains silent.
I swear my soul left and swam in the gasoline
A metaphorical description of the intensity of emotions.
When you came around
The arrival of the subject causes a profound impact.
I couldn't walk away, I couldn't walk away
Repetition of the speaker's inability to walk away.
Say you'll be mine, say you'll be mine
An appeal for a commitment from the subject.
You walked into my heart like you own the place
Reiteration of the subject confidently entering the speaker's heart.
Someone up there loves me
Confirmation of divine love or intervention.
You was tired of the lies and I could see it on your face
Recognition of the subject's weariness from deception.
Someone up there loves me
Reiteration of a belief in higher love or guidance.
And my heart started screaming, but I never made a sound, no, no
Despite strong emotions, the speaker remains silent.
I swear my soul had been swimmin' in gasoline
A continued metaphorical description of intense emotions.
When you came around
The profound impact of the subject's presence is emphasized.
I couldn't walk away, I couldn't walk away, oh
A final emphasis on the speaker's difficulty in leaving.
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