With a Smile
Tripping Through Love's Seasons
Lyrics
So in love, something like Mike with a purple glove
Expressing deep affection, akin to the feeling of Michael Jackson with a distinctive style ("purple glove").
You had me tripping with a smile
The person made the speaker ecstatic with a smile.
Oh you had me painting all your favorite toes
Depicting a romantic gesture, the speaker painted the other person's favorite toenails.
Summer snow, a sticky sunrise and a runny nose
Describing unusual beauty ("Summer snow"), with contrasting elements (sticky sunrise, runny nose).
You had me tripping with a smile
The person's smile had a profound effect, making the speaker feel euphoric.
Oh you had me thinking I was doing the most
The person made the speaker believe they were excelling in their efforts.
So in love
Reiterating deep love and commitment.
September turned June
Time seems to have shifted metaphorically, suggesting a change in the relationship.
Reefer, horse, and such
Mentioning substances (reefer, horse) that may represent altered states or experiences.
You had me tripping with a smile
The person's influence had a mesmerizing effect, making the speaker happy.
Oh you had me thinking life had just begun
The person made the speaker feel like life was just starting anew.
Fantasy, I never tasted something so nasty and sweet
Describing an intense, contradictory experience ("Fantasy") that is both unpleasant and enticing.
You had me tripping with a smile
The person's impact made the speaker feel euphoric.
Something melancholy had come over me
Feeling a sense of sadness or pensiveness despite the positive influence.
High above, seems like yesterday that I caught the bug
Reflecting on a transformative moment ("caught the bug") experienced in the past.
You had me tripping with a smile
The person's influence made the speaker believe they found their true love.
Oh you had me thinking I had found the one
The person made the speaker feel like they had discovered their soulmate.
Summer snow, a sticky sunrise and a runny nose
Reiteration of the unusual beauty described earlier.
You had me tripping with a smile
The person's smile continued to have a powerful impact on the speaker.
Oh you had me thinking I was doing the most
The person made the speaker believe they were excelling in their efforts.
So in love
Reaffirming deep love and commitment.
September turned June
Repetition of the time-shifting metaphor, emphasizing a change in the relationship.
Reefer, horse, and such
Recurrence of substances, possibly signifying recurring altered states or experiences.
You had me tripping with a smile
The person's influence continued to bring joy and ecstasy to the speaker.
Oh you had me thinking life had just begun
The person made the speaker feel like life was just starting anew.
So in love
Reiterating deep love and commitment.
September turned June
Repetition of the time-shifting metaphor, suggesting a continuous evolution in the relationship.
Reefer, horse, and such
Recurrence of substances, possibly indicating a persistent influence on experiences.
You had me tripping with a smile
The person's impact continued to bring happiness and euphoria to the speaker.
Oh you had me thinking life had just begun
The person made the speaker feel like life was just starting anew.
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