Lyrics
I've been reading books of old
The speaker has been reading about historical figures and stories.
The legends and the myths
Exploring both famous individuals and mythical tales.
Achilles and his gold
Reference to Achilles and his wealth.
Hercules and his gifts
Mention of Hercules and the special talents or gifts he possessed.
Spiderman's control
Spiderman's ability to control situations is highlighted.
And Batman with his fists
Batman's strength and combat skills are mentioned.
And clearly I don't see myself upon that list
The speaker doesn't envision themselves among those legendary figures.
But she said, where'd you wanna go?
A question is posed about the desired destination.
How much you wanna risk?
Inquiry about the level of risk the speaker is willing to take.
I'm not looking for somebody
The speaker isn't seeking someone with extraordinary abilities.
With some superhuman gifts
Emphasis on not desiring a superhero with superhuman gifts.
Some superhero
Reiteration of not wanting a superhero.
Some fairytale bliss
Rejecting the idea of a fairytale-like perfect happiness.
Just something I can turn to
The speaker desires something simple and reliable.
Somebody I can kiss
A desire for companionship and affection through a kiss.
I want something just like this
The speaker expresses the desire for a relationship "just like this."
Doo-doo-doo, doo-doo-doo
Repetition of the desire for something just like this with musical elements.
Doo-doo-doo, doo-doo-doo
-Doo-doo-doo, doo-doo-doo
-Oh, I want something just like this
-Doo-doo-doo, doo-doo-doo
-Doo-doo-doo, doo-doo-doo
-Doo-doo-doo, doo-doo-doo
-Oh, I want something just like this
Reiteration of the speaker's desire for something similar.
I want something just like this
Repetition of the desire for something just like this.
I've been reading books of old
Return to the theme of reading about legends and myths.
The legends and the myths
Continuation of exploring historical and mythical stories.
The testaments they told
Reference to the testaments or stories passed down through generations.
The moon and its eclipse
Mention of the moon and its eclipse, possibly symbolizing mysteries.
And Superman unrolls
Superman's routine of putting on a suit before heroic acts.
A suit before he lifts
Highlighting that the speaker doesn't fit the superhero archetype.
But I'm not the kind of person that it fits
Question about preferred destination and the willingness to take risks.
She said, where'd you wanna go?
Reiteration of the question about the desired destination.
How much you wanna risk?
Reiteration of the inquiry about the level of risk.
I'm not looking for somebody
Emphasizing the speaker's disinterest in superhuman qualities.
With some superhuman gifts
Reiteration of not wanting a superhero with extraordinary gifts.
Some superhero
Emphasis on rejecting the idea of a fairytale-like perfect happiness.
Some fairytale bliss
Reiteration of not wanting a fairytale-like relationship.
Just something I can turn to
The speaker desires something simple and reliable.
Somebody I can miss
A desire for someone the speaker can miss.
I want something just like this
Reiteration of the desire for a relationship "just like this."
I want something just like this
Repetition of the desire for something just like this with musical elements.
I want something just like this
-Doo-doo-doo, doo-doo-doo
Reiteration of the desire for something similar.
Doo-doo-doo, doo-doo-doo
Repetition of the desire for something just like this with musical elements.
Doo-doo-doo, doo-doo-doo
-Oh, I want something just like this
-Doo-doo-doo, doo-doo
-Doo-doo-doo, doo-doo-doo
-Doo-doo-doo, doo-doo-doo
-Where'd you wanna go?
Continuation of the inquiry about the preferred destination and level of risk.
How much you wanna risk?
-I'm not looking for somebody
-With some superhuman gifts
-Some superhero
-Some fairytale bliss
-Just something I can turn to
-Somebody I can kiss
-I want something just like this
Reiteration of the desire for a relationship "just like this."
Oh, I want something just like this
Repetition of the desire for something just like this with musical elements.
Oh, I want something just like this
-Oh, I want something just like this
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