The Book of Love
The Book of Love: Revelations on Life's Melodies
Lyrics
The book of love is long and boring
The concept of love, as depicted in the metaphorical "book of love," is perceived as lengthy and uninteresting.
No one can lift the damn thing
The book is challenging to carry or understand, suggesting the complexities and difficulties associated with love.
It's full of charts and facts, and figures
The book contains detailed information, such as charts, facts, and figures, possibly representing the analytical or logical aspects of love.
And instructions for dancing
Additionally, there are instructions for dancing, symbolizing the rhythmic and spontaneous nature of love.
But I - I love it when you read to me.
Despite the perceived tedium, the speaker finds joy when their partner reads the book of love to them.
And you
Transition to addressing the partner directly.
You can read me anything.
The speaker expresses openness to any content when their partner reads, emphasizing the connection beyond the book's contents.
The book of love has music in it
The book of love contains music, suggesting that love is a source of inspiration for artistic expression.
In fact that's where music comes from
Implies that music originates from the emotions and experiences documented in the book of love.
Some of it's just transcendental
Distinguishes between profound and trivial aspects of the music derived from love.
Some of it's just really dumb
Some music is transcendental, while some is considered foolish or mundane.
But I - I love it when you sing to me
Similar to reading, the speaker appreciates when their partner sings from the book of love.
And you
Transition to addressing the partner again.
You can sing me anything
The speaker welcomes any song from their partner, emphasizing the emotional connection through music.
The book of love is long and boring
Reiteration that the book of love is lengthy and uninteresting.
And written very long ago
Specifies that the book was written a long time ago, adding a historical or timeless dimension to love.
It's full of flowers and heart-shaped boxes
Describes the book's contents, including flowers and heart-shaped boxes, symbolizing romantic and sentimental elements.
And things we're all too young to know
Mentions things that are beyond the understanding of the youth, indicating the depth and complexity of mature love.
But I - I love it when you give me things
The speaker appreciates receiving gifts from the book of love.
And you
Directly addresses the partner, suggesting a desire for commitment symbolized by wedding rings.
You ought to give me wedding rings
Reiterates the speaker's desire for wedding rings, emphasizing the importance of commitment in their relationship.
And I - I love it when you give me things
Expresses the joy of receiving gifts from the partner.
And you - You ought to give me wedding rings
Reiterates the importance of wedding rings, possibly highlighting the speaker's commitment and expectations in the relationship.
You ought to give me
Repeats the idea of receiving, underscoring the significance of mutual exchange in a relationship.
Wedding rings
Emphasizes the symbolic importance of wedding rings in the context of the speaker's romantic desires.
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