Who Are You When I'm Not Looking
Unveiling the Mystery Behind the Mirror
Lyrics
My oh my, you're so good looking
Expressing admiration for the person's physical appearance.
Hold yourself together like a pair of bookends
Describing how the person appears composed or put together.
But I've not tasted all your cooking
Suggesting there's more to the person that hasn't been experienced or explored.
Who are you when I'm not looking?
Pose a question about the true nature of the person when not under observation.
Do you pour a little something on the rocks?
Asking if the person drinks alcohol and, if so, how they prefer it.
Slide down the hallway in your socks?
Playfully inquiring about quirky or casual behaviors, like sliding in socks.
When you undress, do you leave a path?
Asking about the person's habits when undressing, leaving room for interpretation.
Then sink to your nose in a bubble bath?
Imagining a scenario where the person enjoys a relaxing bubble bath.
My oh my, you're so good looking
Reiterating the admiration for the person's good looks.
Hold yourself together like a pair of bookends
Comparing the person's composure to a pair of bookends once again.
But I've not tasted all your cooking
Repeating the idea that there's more to discover about the person.
Who are you when I'm not looking?
Rephrasing the initial question about the person's true self when not observed.
I wanna know
Expressing a strong desire to understand the person on a deeper level.
I wanna know
Repeating the desire to know more about the person.
I wanna know (When I'm not looking)
Reiterating the curiosity about the person when not being looked at.
Do you break things when you get mad?
Asking about the person's behavior when angry, possibly suggesting vulnerability.
Eat a box of chocolates 'cause you're feelin' bad?
Suggesting the person indulges in comfort activities, like eating chocolates, when feeling down.
Do you paint your toes 'cause you bite your nails?
Questioning if the person engages in self-care activities like painting their toes.
Call up momma when all else fails?
Suggesting the person seeks comfort or advice from their mother in challenging times.
Who are you when I'm not around?
Posing a question about the person's behavior when alone and not being observed.
When the door is locked and the shades are down?
Describing a scenario of privacy, where the person might behave differently.
Do you listen to your music quietly?
Asking about the person's listening habits when alone.
And when it feels just right, are you thinkin' of me?
Suggesting that the person may think about the speaker when enjoying a moment alone.
I wanna know
Expressing the continued desire to understand the person on a deeper level.
I wanna know
Reiterating the strong curiosity about the person's true self.
I wanna know (When I'm not looking)
Emphasizing the persistent curiosity about the person when not being observed.
My oh my, you're so good looking
Complimenting the person's physical appearance once again.
But who are you when I'm not looking?
Persistently questioning the true identity of the person when not under scrutiny.
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