What's He Doin' in My World
Love's Intrusion: Unraveling the Mystery in 'What's He Doin' in My World'
Lyrics
What's he doin' in my world?
Questioning the presence of another person in the speaker's world.
What's he doin' holdin' my world?
Questioning the role of the other person in holding the speaker's world.
If he's not more than just a friend
Doubting the nature of the relationship, questioning if it's more than friendship.
Why were you kissin' him?
Expressing concern about observed intimacy, asking why there were kisses.
And what's he doin' in my world?
Reiterating the confusion about the other person's presence in the speaker's world.
What's he doin' in my world?
Repeating the question about the other person's presence.
Did you tell him that you're my girl?
Asking if the speaker informed the other person about their exclusive relationship.
If your love is really true
Seeking confirmation of the sincerity of the love between the speaker and the listener.
Tell him my world's made for two
Encouraging the listener to convey that the speaker's world is meant for both of them.
What's he doin' in my world?
Reiterating the concern and confusion about the other person's presence.
Oh, don't let me keep on wonderin'
Expressing a plea to stop the uncertainty and doubt.
Just what you're gonna do
Asking for clarity regarding the listener's intentions and actions.
Wondering if the one I love
Wondering if the person the speaker loves is now in love with someone else.
Loves somebody new
Expressing anxiety about the possibility of the loved one having a new romantic interest.
What's he doin' in my world?
Repeating the question about the other person's presence in the speaker's world.
We don't need him here in our world
Asserting that the other person is not needed in their shared world.
So if it's true he's just a friend
Asking for an explanation if the other person is just a friend, especially regarding the exchanged kisses.
Explain those kisses you gave him
Challenging the listener to clarify the meaning behind the intimate gestures with the other person.
And what's he doin' in my world?
Reiterating the confusion and concern about the other person's role in the speaker's world.
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