TONGUE TIED
Love's Silent Dance: Unveiling Emotions in Tongue Tied by Floyd Fuji
Lyrics
VERSE
Opening of the song, introducing the verse section.
You know I’m down
Expressing readiness or willingness to engage in something.
So slow it down
Suggesting a desire to slow down the pace of a situation or relationship.
short on my expertise
Acknowledging a lack of expertise or proficiency.
Been a while since
Indicating a considerable amount of time since having someone close.
I’ve had someone around
Highlighting the absence of companionship.
To give me the love I need
Expressing a need for love from someone.
PRE-CHORUS
Transition to the pre-chorus section.
But don’t get it upside down
Cautioning against misunderstandings or confusion.
I’ve never been afraid to let my heart fall out
Asserting a lack of fear in expressing emotions.
I think we can make it cuz’ we’re both grown now
Optimistic view that the relationship can succeed due to maturity.
Had to take some time to make it better
Implying a need for time to improve the relationship.
Make it better
Emphasizing the desire to make the relationship better.
CHORUS
Beginning of the chorus section.
Outside
Being outside until sunset.
Out till the sun goes down
Describing the experience of being outdoors until evening.
Tongue Tied
Feeling unable to express oneself verbally.
Can’t find the words around
Struggling to find the right words.
(It’ll all make sense when we are…)
Hinting at future understanding or clarity.
Outside
Repetition of the outdoor theme in the chorus.
Out till the sun goes down
Continuation of the outdoor experience.
Tongue Tied
Reiteration of the challenge in expressing feelings verbally.
Can’t find the words around
Continued struggle to find the right words.
VERSE
Transition to the second verse.
Well I’ve been learning
Expressing a commitment to learning and personal growth.
Not to rush my moves
Emphasizing the importance of not rushing decisions or actions.
Move with nature
Advising to move in harmony with nature.
And she’ll move with you
Suggesting reciprocity in relationships, with nature symbolizing the partner.
Got a thing or two
Implying lessons learned from the experience of loving.
from loving you
Acknowledging positive aspects gained from the relationship.
But I’m still frightened
Admitting fear or hesitation in expressing love.
to tell you I do
Highlighting difficulty in confessing feelings.
PRE-CHORUS
Reiteration of the pre-chorus theme.
But don’t get it upside down
Warning against misunderstanding or misinterpretation.
I’ve never been afraid to let my heart fall out
Reaffirming a fearless approach to expressing emotions.
I think we can make it cuz’ we’re both grown now
Reiterating the belief in the potential success of the relationship.
Had to take some time to make it better
Stressing the importance of time in improving the relationship.
Make it better
Emphasizing the desire to make things better.
CHORUS
Repetition of the chorus.
Outside
Continuation of the outdoor theme and activities.
Out till the sun goes down
Reiteration of being outside until sunset.
Tongue Tied
Reaffirmation of the struggle in verbal expression.
Can’t find the words around
Continued difficulty in finding the right words.
(It’ll all make sense when we are…)
Reiteration of the expectation of future understanding or clarity.
Outside
Repetition of the outdoor theme.
Out till the sun goes down
Continuation of the outdoor experience.
Tongue Tied
Reiteration of the challenge in expressing feelings verbally.
Can’t find the words around
Continued struggle to find the right
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