Lyrics
Let me cut it to the chase
Expressing a desire to get straight to the point.
No time to waste
Emphasizing the urgency and importance of the situation.
Spreading way too fast
Describing the rapid and uncontrollable spread of something.
I gotta hold you back
Feeling the need to restrain or hold back the situation.
You grow on me
Comparing the subject to something that grows on the speaker, potentially indicating attachment.
Like vines on a tree
Using the metaphor of vines on a tree to depict a strong connection.
A perfect match
Suggesting a perfect match between the speaker and the subject.
A deadly one to watch
Highlighting the dangerous nature of the connection, describing it as deadly to observe.
Roses are lovely
Acknowledging the beauty of roses.
Lovely as can be
Reiterating the loveliness of roses.
But it seems to me
Suggesting a contrast between the beauty of roses and the subject being discussed.
You're just like poison ivy
Comparing the subject to poison ivy, implying toxicity or harm.
As I'm dreaming
Describing a dreamlike state.
Hoping to escape
Expressing a desire to escape from the situation.
I can feel you creeping
Sensing the gradual intrusion or influence of the subject.
Until I'm awake
Feeling the impact even when awake.
Roses are lovely
Repeating the admiration for the beauty of roses.
Lovely as can be
Reiterating the loveliness of roses.
But it seems to me
Emphasizing the contrast between roses and the subject.
You're just like poison ivy
Repeating the comparison of the subject to poison ivy.
I need to be saved
Expressing a need to be rescued from the harmful influence of the subject.
From your ill embrace
Describing the subject's embrace as detrimental.
I'm losing myself
Feeling a sense of self-loss due to the connection.
But tell nobody else
Urging secrecy about the situation.
One drop at a time
Describing a slow and painful impact of the subject, possibly referring to emotional pain.
Enough to keep me sore
Expressing the enduring nature of the suffering caused by the subject.
But say you'll be mine
Asking for commitment despite the pain.
And l 'll come back for more
Willingness to endure more pain for the sake of the connection.
Roses are lovely
Reiterating the admiration for the beauty of roses.
Lovely as can be
Reiterating the loveliness of roses.
But it seems to me
Emphasizing the contrast between roses and the subject.
You're just like poison ivy
Repeating the comparison of the subject to poison ivy.
Let me tell you this
Issuing a warning or piece of advice before a significant moment.
Before this one last kiss
Acknowledging enjoyment but signaling the need to end the connection.
I sure enjoyed the ride
Expressing enjoyment of the experience but indicating a necessity to retreat.
But gotta run and hide
Feeling the need to run away and conceal oneself.
Roses are lovely
Reiterating the admiration for the beauty of roses.
Lovely as can be
Reiterating the loveliness of roses.
But it seems to me
Emphasizing the contrast between roses and the subject.
You're just like poison ivy
Repeating the comparison of the subject to poison ivy.
Set me free
Expressing a desire to be released or liberated from the toxic connection.
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