Sweet Emotion
Unveiling the Hidden Depths: Jack Blades' Sweet Emotion Explained
Lyrics
Talk about things nobody cares
Talking about things that are not of interest to others.
Wearing other things that nobody wears
Wearing unconventional clothing that nobody else wears.
Calling my name, but I gotta make it clear
Someone is calling the speaker's name, but they need to clarify something.
Can't say where I'm gonna be in a year
Uncertainty about the speaker's future location or circumstances in a year.
Some sweet talking mama with a face like a gent
A woman with charming words and a gentle appearance.
Said we'll get up and go must of got up and went
The woman promised to go somewhere, but it seems she left without the speaker.
Well I got good news she's a real good liar
The speaker realizes the woman is skilled at deception.
'Cause backstage lover set your pants on fire
A lover encountered backstage who is not trustworthy.
Sweet emotion, sweet emotion
Expressing a complex feeling or atmosphere called "sweet emotion."
Pulled into town in a police car
The speaker arrives in town, attracting attention, possibly involving law enforcement.
Daddy said I took you just a little too far
The speaker's actions have concerned their father.
Well I got good news your girlfriend lied
Contradictory information; the girlfriend's statement is revealed to be false.
But you can't catch me 'cause the rabbit done died yes he did
A reference to avoiding consequences, likened to the superstition of a rabbit's death.
Now you're standing in front just shaking your ass
Someone is provocatively dancing or moving in front of the speaker.
Take you back stage you can drink from my glass
Inviting the person to a private space, offering a drink.
Let's talk about something you can sure understand
Suggesting a change of topic to something easily understood.
A month on the road and I'll be eating from your mother loving hand
After a month on tour, the speaker will be dependent on the hospitality of others.
Sweet emotion, sweet emotion, sweet emotion
Reiteration of the complex and intense emotional state referred to as "sweet emotion."
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