Lyrics
She was just lookin'
She was observing or glancing at someone.
Wonderin' if you might notice her smile
Wondering if the person would notice her smile.
She was just watchin'
She was simply watching, possibly interested in the person.
Hopin' you might want to stay for a while
Hoping that the person might want to stay with her for a while.
Let her be by your side
Desiring to be close to the person.
You don't have to say why
No need for an explanation; just be with her.
You don't have to say why
Repeated emphasis that no explanation is necessary.
It doesn't matter
The specific details or reasons don't matter; it's the connection that does.
She was just lookin' at you
Similar to line 1, emphasizing her observation of the person.
Standing alone while she tells you goodbye
Being alone while expressing farewells to the person.
She still wishes you'd stay
She still hopes the person would stay despite saying goodbye.
Wanting to tell you the way that she feels
Desiring to express her feelings to the person.
She can't think what to say
Unable to find the right words, except for asking the person not to leave.
Except don't walk away
Reiterating the plea not to walk away.
You might need her some day
Suggesting that the person may need her in the future.
You might need her some day
Repeating the idea that the person may require her presence someday.
It doesn't matter
Recalling the earlier sentiment that the details don't matter.
She was just lookin' at you
Repeating the act of looking or observing the person.
She was just watchin'
Reiterating her act of watching.
As you walked away without turnin' around
Observing the person walking away without turning back.
She was jut cryin'
Expressing sadness through crying with head in hands.
Her head in her hands and her eyes on the ground
Describing her emotional state while the person walks away.
Without making a sound
She is silent, possibly unable to express her emotions vocally.
Oh but don't turn around
Emphasizing that the person should not turn around and witness her pain.
Leave her behind
Suggesting to leave her behind, but she will still be around.
She'll be around
Assuring that she will be present if the person changes their mind.
If you change your mind baby
Expressing the possibility of the person needing her in the future.
It doesn't matter
Repeating the idea that specific details or reasons don't matter.
She was just lookin' at you
Reiterating the act of looking or observing the person.
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