Teacher I Need You
Yearning for Wisdom: A Schoolboy's Ode to a Muse
Lyrics
I was sitting in the classroom
I am in a classroom.
Trying to look intelligent
Trying to appear smart or knowledgeable.
In case the teacher looked at me
Fearing the teacher's attention.
She was long and she was lean
Describing the teacher as tall and slender.
She's a middle-aged dream
She is an attractive middle-aged woman.
And that lady means the whole world to me
The teacher is essential and significant to the speaker.
It's a natural achievement
Successfully completing homework naturally.
Conquering my homework
Overcoming academic challenges with the teacher in mind.
With her image pounding in my brain
The teacher's image occupies the speaker's thoughts.
She's an inspiration
The teacher is an inspiration.
For my graduation
She plays a role in the speaker's academic success.
And she helps to keep the classroom sane
Contributing to a positive classroom atmosphere.
Oh teacher I need you like a little child
The speaker expresses a childlike need for the teacher.
You got something in you to drive a schoolboy wild
The teacher possesses qualities that excite the speaker.
You give me education in the lovesick blues
She imparts knowledge about love and relationships.
Help me get straight, come out and say
Asking the teacher to be straightforward about the feelings.
Teacher I, teacher I, teacher I, teacher I need you
Repetition of the need for the teacher.
I have to write a letter
Writing a letter to express emotions.
Tell about my feelings
Sharing personal feelings with the teacher.
Just to let her know the scene
Describing the environment or situation.
Focus my attention
Focusing on further education related to relationships.
On some further education
Referring to romantic and sexual aspects of life.
In connection with the birdies and the bees
So I'm sitting in the classroom
Physically present but emotionally distant in the classroom.
I'm looking like a zombie
Appearing disconnected and unresponsive.
I'm waiting for the bell to ring
Waiting for the end of the class.
I've got John Wayne stances
Adopting a confident stance like John Wayne.
I've got Erroll Flynn advances
Emulating the charm and style of Erroll Flynn.
And it doesn't mean a doggone thing
These actions have no significant impact.
Oh teacher I need you like a little child
Expressing a childlike dependence on the teacher.
You got something in you to drive a schoolboy wild
The teacher possesses captivating qualities.
You give me education in the lovesick blues
Learning about love and its challenges from the teacher.
Help me get straight, come out and say
Requesting guidance and clarity.
Teacher I, teacher I, teacher I, teacher I need you
Repeated plea for the teacher's presence.
Oh teacher I need you like a little child
Reiterating the childlike need for the teacher.
You got something in you to drive a schoolboy wild
The teacher continues to excite and captivate.
You give me education in the lovesick blues
Further emphasis on learning about love.
Help me get straight, come out and say
Seeking guidance and clarity in a straightforward manner.
Teacher I, teacher I, teacher I, teacher I need you
Repeating the plea for the teacher's presence.
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