You Girl
Yearning Melodies: Decoding the Heartfelt Emotions in Fin-de-Siècle's 'You Girl'
Lyrics
I see you coming, walking down the street
The speaker observes someone approaching while walking down the street.
But when we pass girl, our eyes they never meet
Despite passing each other, there is no eye contact between the speaker and the person being observed.
You know I love you, it's so plain to see
The speaker expresses a clear and obvious love for the person being addressed.
From the way I stare when you're next to me
The speaker shows affection by staring at the person when they are together.
You know I love you
Reiteration of the speaker's love for the addressed person.
You know I need you
Confirmation of the speaker's need for the addressed person.
You know I want you
Affirmation of the speaker's desire for the addressed person.
Why do you make it
The speaker questions why the addressed person makes it difficult to love them.
So hard to love you girl? Yes, you know you do
The speaker acknowledges the difficulty created by the addressed person in being loved.
When we're alone girl, I've tried to talk to you
When alone, the speaker attempts to communicate with the addressed person.
Each time I have girl, I've got nothing from you
Despite attempts, the speaker receives no response or communication from the addressed person.
I only wish you knew what you put me through
The speaker expresses a desire for the addressed person to understand the emotional strain they cause.
You know I love you
Reiteration of the speaker's love for the addressed person.
You know I need you
Confirmation of the speaker's need for the addressed person.
You know I want you
Affirmation of the speaker's desire for the addressed person.
Why do you make it
The speaker questions why the addressed person makes it difficult to love them (repeated theme).
So hard to love you girl? Here we go again
The speaker expresses frustration, indicating a recurring cycle of difficulty in the relationship.
I'm feelin' down when
The speaker feels down when the addressed person is not present.
You're not around girl
The speaker experiences a sense of longing when the addressed person is absent.
I must be dreaming
The speaker questions the reality of the situation, suggesting disbelief or surreal emotions.
'Cause what I'm seeing
The speaker is surprised or shocked by what they are witnessing.
I can't believe it's you walking down the street
The addressed person is again seen walking down the street, capturing the speaker's attention.
Those eyes a flashin', and you smile at me
The addressed person's eyes flash, and they smile at the speaker.
Before you're through girl, you'll make a fool of me
The speaker anticipates being made a fool by the addressed person in the future.
So what can I do girl to make you fall for me
The speaker contemplates how to make the addressed person fall in love with them.
You know I love you
Reiteration of the speaker's love for the addressed person.
You know I need you
Confirmation of the speaker's need for the addressed person.
You know I want you
Affirmation of the speaker's desire for the addressed person.
Why do you make it
The speaker questions why the addressed person makes it difficult to love them (repeated theme).
So hard to be in love with a girl like you?
The speaker expresses the ongoing challenge of being in love with the addressed person.
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