I Think I Love You

The repetition of "ba" suggests a nonspecific, emotional expression, perhaps symbolizing the excitement or confusion of the speaker.

Ba, ba, ba, ba, ba.

Ba, ba, ba, ba, ba.

The speaker describes a moment of realization about love, interrupting a good dream and expressing feelings that are both overwhelming and dreaded.

And right in the middle of a good dream

Like all at once I wake up

From something that keeps knockin' at my brain.

Before I go insane I hold my pillow to my head

And spring up in my bed

Screaming out the words I dread:

The speaker admits the thought, saying "I think I love you" out loud, acknowledging a growing romantic attraction.

Describes the internal struggle of the speaker, initially deciding to keep the feelings hidden but eventually unable to contain the emotions when the person of interest enters the room.

I woke up with this feeling

I didn't know how to deal with

And so I just decided to myself

I'd hide it to myself and never talk about it

And didn't I go and shout it

When you walked into my room.

Repeats the confession "I think I love you," emphasizing the certainty of the newfound feelings.

Reflects on the uncertainty and fear associated with love, questioning the nature of the emotions and expressing concern about the lack of a cure for love.

So what am I so afraid of?

I'm afraid that I'm not sure of

A love there is no cure for.

Reiterates the declaration of love and acknowledges the unfamiliarity of such emotions, implying that love is an integral part of life despite causing worry.

Isn't that what life is made of?

Though it worries me to say

I've never felt this way.

Expresses confusion and uncertainty about the challenges associated with love, indicating that the speaker is grappling with the complexities of romantic feelings.

I don't know what it's all about.

I got so much to think about.

Repeats the fear of uncertainty about love, emphasizing the lack of a cure for the overwhelming emotions the speaker is experiencing.

So what am I so afraid of?

I'm afraid that I'm not sure of

A love there is no cure for.

Reiterates the acknowledgment of love as a fundamental aspect of life, despite the worry and the unfamiliarity of the emotions.

Isn't that what life is made of?

Though it worries me to say

I've never felt this way.

The speaker reassures the person of interest, expressing a desire to make them happy and indicating a willingness to stay and love them, even if the person suggests otherwise.

You really don't have to worry.

I only want to make you happy

And if you say,

"Hey, go away," I will, but I think better still,

I'd better stay around and love you.

The speaker seeks confirmation of reciprocal feelings, directly asking if the person loves them back.

Let me ask you to your face:

Do you think you love me?

Repeats the declaration "I think I love you" multiple times, emphasizing the intensity and repetitiveness of the speaker's emotions.

Oh, I think I love you.

Oh, I think I love you.

Oh, I think I love you.

Oh, I think I love you.

Oh, I think I love you.

Oh, I think I love you.

Oh, I think I love you.

The final repetition of "Oh, I think I love you" reinforces the persistent and growing nature of the speaker's feelings.