Fantasy
Love's Rollercoaster: George Michael's Emotional Journey
Lyrics
One day you say you love me
Expressing inconsistency in the declaration of love.
The next you tell me you don't
Highlighting a contradictory statement about love.
One day you say you will
Indicating a promise of love at one point in time.
And the next you tell me you won't
Contrasting with the previous line, denying the promise.
Hey little baby
Addressing the partner affectionately.
There ain't much point in hanging around (Yea)
Suggesting a lack of purpose in staying in the relationship.
One day you make me feel like your love is in my hands
Feeling the fluctuation of love being in control.
One day you say you'll stay
Promising to stay, but...
The next you're changing your plans
...the promise changes, indicating uncertainty.
Hey little baby
Reiterating the futility of hanging around.
Ain't much point in hanging around (Yea)
Re-emphasizing the lack of purpose in staying.
Cause' if you ain't got time for me I'll find another fantasy
If neglected, the singer will seek another romantic escape.
It is kind of funny that you think that
Commenting on the partner's perception of the singer.
I am the boy to make you cry
Denying being the cause of the partner's tears.
I can make you happy
Claiming the ability to bring temporary happiness.
If only for a while
Offering transient joy.
Little baby I can give you all the loving that your heart desires
Promising abundant love and affection.
If you ain't got time for me I'll find another fantasy
Repeating the readiness to seek another fantasy if neglected.
It could be the price of love
Suggesting uncertainties and challenges in love.
Could the price of hate
Speculating on the contrasting aspects of love.
What am I guilty of
Pleading innocence and questioning the delay.
Why do you make me wait
Expressing frustration with waiting.
So long I don't know your intentions
Uncertain about the partner's intentions.
Look to the sky's above
Looking for answers in fate and destiny.
I am in the hands of fate
Feeling helpless and subject to fate.
Push till it gets to shove
Suggesting a need for resolution before things worsen.
I have got to know for heavens sake
Urgently seeking clarity.
Is this love or invention
Questioning the authenticity of love.
Baby can't you see I'll find another fantasy
Reiterating the readiness to seek another fantasy.
You hang around with people who are sure to make you cry
Warning about negative influences on the partner.
I can make you happy if only for a while
Offering happiness despite external factors.
Little baby oh, oh little baby
Repeating the promise of love and joy.
I can give you all the lovin' that your heart desires
Reassuring abundant love.
If you ain't got time for me I'll find another fantasy
Emphasizing the willingness to find another fantasy if neglected.
You take someone's heart
Highlighting the mistreatment of the singer's heart.
And you kick it around
Describing a cycle of emotional abuse.
Keep on picking it up
Pointing out the repetition of mistreatment.
So you can watch it come down
Observing the destructive pattern.
I don't know what I am suppose to do
Expressing confusion and frustration.
Why I wait for you to make up your mind
Impatiently waiting for a decision from the partner.
Would you please be so kind
Pleading for clarity and kindness.
When you know what to do I'll be in the next room
Offering proximity if the partner decides.
But if you make it to late I may be in the next day
Warning of potential consequences if the decision is delayed.
Hmm...
A reflective hum, possibly expressing resignation or contemplation.
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