Lyrics
Hey baby, you know it's true
Expressing affection, acknowledging a truth
I'm in love with you
Affirmation of being in love
Babe, but you never (Never gonna be what I want)
Addressing the partner's inadequacy
No, you're never gonna be (Never gonna be what I want)
Reiteration of partner's inability to meet expectations
Yeah, I was shocked on lovers on the avenue
Observation of inappropriate relationships
Yes, it's true, he's much too old for you
Commenting on the unsuitability of a relationship
Babe, but you never (Never gonna be what I want)
Repeating dissatisfaction with the partner
No, you're never gonna be (Never gonna be what I want)
Reiteration of partner's failure to meet desires
I know sometimes everyone wants to be someone else
Acknowledging the desire for change
So follow the leader
Encouraging others to follow a leader (possibly the self)
Follow the leader
-Follow the leader
-And the leader is you
-Yeah, follow the leader
Repeating the call to follow the leader
Follow the leader
-And the leader is you
-(Hot flash!) Fun in the summertime
Excitement about summer experiences
There's no better way to spend our time, baby
Emphasizing the enjoyment of time together
But that's never (Never really what's it's about)
Clarifying that enjoyment is not the primary focus
No, no, no, no, that's never really what it's about
Reiteration that enjoyment is not the main purpose
Oh yeah, I know what you're thinking
Understanding partner's thoughts
You could never get me to cheat on you
Commitment to fidelity despite doubts
Babe, but it's never (Never really what's it's about)
Emphasizing fidelity over other concerns
Stop making me feel (Never really what's it's about)
Request to stop causing doubt or insecurity
I know sometimes everyone wants to be someone else
Repeating the desire for change or transformation
Oh, you people know that's true, yeah
Acknowledging shared understanding among people
So follow the leader
Repeated encouragement to follow a leader (possibly the self)
Follow the leader
-Just follow the leader
-And the leader is you
-Yeah, you follow the leader
Final repetition of the call to follow the leader
Follow, follow the leader
-And the leader is you, yeah, you
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