Lyrics
Well I been told that I taste like marmalade
Expressing being informed that the speaker has a distinctive taste, likened to marmalade.
First to show and the life of the party
Describing oneself as the first to arrive and the life of the party.
Jam is on i'm the cabaret
Indicating that the jam (music) is on, and the speaker is the center of attention like a cabaret.
Made to blow your mind like a hand grenade
Stating that the speaker is designed to amaze and captivate, similar to the impact of a hand grenade.
Listen, I been told I taste like marmalade
Reiterating the earlier statement about having a taste similar to marmalade.
Oh, you're thirsty now
Describing a desire for the speaker, using imagery of thirst and drinking, while the speaker remains unperturbed.
Wanna drink me down
-Bottoms up and round
-Listen I ain't mad about it
Expressing nonchalance or indifference about the situation described in lines 7-9.
G'wan boy, say you don't know the reason why
Encouraging a boy to acknowledge that he is repeatedly drawn to the speaker despite claiming otherwise.
You keep running back to me, you say I'm not your style
-You keep running back to me, there's no reason why
-G'wan boy, say you don't know the reason why
-You keep running back to me, you say I'm not your style
-You keep running back to me, there's no reason why
-Well I got depths, go deep like the ocean
Portraying the speaker's emotional depth using oceanic imagery, inviting the listener to ride the waves of emotion.
Can you ride my waves of emotion
-Swell is up - take your breath away
-Watch it crash you down, make you wanna play
-Listen, I got depths so deep like the ocean
Reiterating the depth and intensity of the speaker's emotions using oceanic imagery.
I bet you're thirsty now
Using imagery of thirst and drinking to describe the desire for the speaker's emotional depth.
Wanna drink me down
-Bottoms up and round
-Listen, I aint made about it
Reiterating indifference or nonchalance about the desire expressed in lines 25-27.
G'wan boy, say you don't know the reason why
Encouraging the boy to acknowledge his repeated return to the speaker, emphasizing the lack of a clear reason.
You keep running back to me, you say I'm not your style
-You keep running back to me, there's no reason why
-G'wan boy, say you don't know the reason why
-You keep running back to me, you say I'm not your style
-You keep running back to me, there's no reason why
-You wanna play with fire?
Warning of the consequences of playing with the speaker's emotions, using the metaphor of playing with fire.
I'm gonna burn you down
-Leave that sweet taste in your mouth
-Cuz the minute you chase it, I won't be around
-Nah nah I won't be around
-Pick it up, pick it, pick it
An exclamation or encouragement to take action, possibly emphasizing a decision or realization.
G'wan boy, say you don't know the reason why
Repeating the theme of the boy repeatedly returning to the speaker without a clear reason, emphasizing the speaker's allure.
You keep running back to me, you say I'm not your style
-You keep running back to me, there's no reason why
-G'wan boy, say you don't know the reason why
-You keep running back to me, you say I'm not your style
-You keep running back to me, there's no reason why?! G'wan boy!
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