How Come
Smooth Operator: Navigating Charisma, Wit, and Admiration in Courteeners' 'How Come'
Lyrics
How come you are always off your head
Questioning why the person is frequently intoxicated
And yet you still end up in your bed
Despite being intoxicated, the person still manages to end up in bed
With some mint blonde I've never seen before
Referring to a blonde person the speaker hasn't seen before
And you get away with kicking her face first out of your front door
Describing a situation where the person kicks someone out, seemingly without consequences
You get admiration from all of the lads
Highlighting that the person is admired by other men
The mothers take a shine to you
Mothers appreciate the person, contrasting with the next line
That's not the case with the dads
Fathers are cautious and vigilant because of the person's behavior
They have to keep both eyes on you incase you make a move
Parents are watchful to prevent any inappropriate actions by the person
But we know that you'd never be so daft and that's what makes you so smooth
Contrasting the cautious perception with the belief that the person wouldn't do anything foolish
So next time you're out
Suggesting the speaker observing the person's behavior
Gonna stand and watch from the bar
Watching from a distance to see if the person's good looks, wit, and charm are effective
Just to see if it's true how far you will take your good looks, your wit and charm
Wondering how successful the person will be in attracting attention
Walk out of this place with sixteen girls on each arm
Imagining the person leaving with numerous romantic interests
You get admiration from all of the lads
Reiterating that the person is admired by other men
The mothers take a shine to you
Mothers appreciate the person, contrasting with the next line
That's not the case with the dads
Fathers are cautious and vigilant because of the person's behavior
They have to keep both eyes on you just incase you make a move
Parents are watchful to prevent any inappropriate actions by the person
But we all know that you'd never be so daft and that's what makes you so smooth
Contrasting the cautious perception with the belief that the person wouldn't do anything foolish
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