Lyrics
My baby took our love
Expresses possession of shared love.
And then she rolled it up
Describes the act of compacting their love into a tangible form.
Rolled it up a hill
Metaphorically depicts the effort involved in pushing the love uphill like a snowball.
Like a ball of snow
Continues the snowball metaphor, emphasizing the fragile nature of their love.
Like a snowball grows
Compares the growth of their love to a snowball accumulating size.
Until it gets too big
Warns about the potential consequences when the love becomes too overwhelming.
Until she lost control
Describes the loss of control as the love reaches an uncontrollable state.
And it rolled back down [Repeat: x3]
Repetition emphasizes the cyclical nature of losing and regaining control.
She took a tiny bit
Refers to a smaller portion of love, suggesting a cautious approach.
And rolled it up again
Repeats the process of rolling up love but at a slower pace.
Slower than before
Highlights the gradual and deliberate nature of this attempt.
She went a step too far
Indicates that the effort went too far, possibly hinting at overcommitment.
She had to let it go
Conveys the inevitability of letting go when the love becomes unmanageable.
I saw it go straight down
Observes the downward trajectory as the love unravels.
My baby turned around
Depicts the emotional response as the partner witnesses the unraveling of love.
Started up again [Repeat: x3]
Repetition implies a recurring cycle of restarting the process despite setbacks.
Eyes were made for looking'
States the intended purposes of different body parts in a general sense.
Hands were made for holdin'
Lists the intended purpose of hands as holding, potentially signifying support.
Hearts were made for lovin'
Affirms that hearts are made for love, reinforcing the theme of the song.
Lips were made for kissin'
Highlights the purpose of lips for kissing, emphasizing intimacy.
Legs were made for walkin'
States the purpose of legs as walking, possibly suggesting a journey.
Tracks were made to follow
Mentions tracks as a metaphor for a path to follow in relationships.
That's what I'm gonna do
Expresses commitment to follow the established path in love.
Two tracks
Introduces the image of two tracks in the snow, possibly representing a couple's journey.
In the snow
Describes the presence of two tracks left behind, symbolizing the couple's history.
Two tracks
Reiterates the imagery of two tracks, suggesting a shared experience.
Up that hill
Specifies the uphill direction, indicating challenges faced in the relationship.
My heart broke
Expresses the emotional pain of a breakup, symbolized by a broken heart.
When my baby left
States the consequence of the partner leaving, adding to the emotional turmoil.
Two tracks behind
Reaffirms the presence of two tracks as a reminder of the shared journey.
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