Get Sick Soon
Love's Healing Touch: Embracing Sickness Together
Lyrics
Oh, I love you! I wish you got the flu
Expressing a desire for the person to fall ill (in a humorous way) so they can care for them.
So I could take care of you
Wishing to take care of the person, mirroring their care.
Like you take care of me
Acknowledging the care received and wanting to reciprocate.
I'm such a Florence, a real Florence Nightingale
Comparing oneself humorously to Florence Nightingale, a famous nurse, indicating willingness to care for the sick person.
I'll fluff your pillows, I'll buy you a Spiderman comic and read you
Offering comforting gestures like fluffing pillows and providing entertainment while caring for the sick person.
'til you fall asleep
Willingness to be there until the person falls asleep.
Sleep on my shoulder! I won't wake you even if
Expressing a commitment to not disturb the person while they sleep, despite personal discomfort.
My back turns crooked and I have to walk with a limp for a week
Willingness to endure physical discomfort to ensure the person's comfort.
I'll make you soup and none of that kind that you get in a jar cause I
Promising to make homemade soup, considering the person's preferences.
Know you don't like those
Acknowledging knowledge about the person's dislikes, ensuring care aligns with their preferences.
Oh, I love you! I wish you got the flu
Reiteration of the desire for the person to become ill to care for them.
You're the cutest thing I've ever seen ñ like a teddy bear on heroin
Using humor to express affection, comparing the person's cuteness to a teddy bear on heroin in a playful manner.
Come, I'll tuck you in tight and I'll sing for you all night
Offering to provide comfort through tucking in and singing, indicating a willingness to stay with the person throughout the night.
All night
Emphasizing the commitment to be there all night for the sick person.
You can hold the remote, I won't try to steal it
Offering the person control (remote) without trying to take it away, respecting their preferences.
And the best cushion is yours and you can have your feet on me,
Willingness to sacrifice personal comfort (being used as a cushion) for the person's benefit, despite personal fears or a tiring day.
Even though I'm scared of feet and even though I had a hard day at work
Accepting discomfort (feet) for the person's comfort, despite personal aversion or a challenging day at work.
Oh, I love you! I wish you got the flu
Repeating the wish for the person to become ill to show care.
You can lay your weight on me and I'll be your backbone
Willingness to provide support (backbone) for the person's weight, offering to be there for them.
Lay your weight on me
Encouraging the person to rely on the singer for support and assurance of their reliability.
You won't have to worry
Assuring the person that they won't need to worry about anything when relying on the singer for care.
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