Curfew
Breaking Curfews, Mending Hearts: Jacob Sartorius' Melodic Rebellion
Lyrics
Why you leaving? You just got here
Expressing surprise or disappointment at someone leaving shortly after arriving.
Let's get closer girl, I swear it's okay
Encouraging the girl to come closer, emphasizing that it's acceptable.
Educate me, motivate me
Asking to be enlightened or inspired, seeking motivation.
Do that thing you do that blows me away
Complimenting a specific action or behavior that amazes the speaker.
Your phone is going off
Noticing the girl's phone ringing but hesitant to check it.
You're scared to check it
Implying anxiety or reluctance to see the content of the message.
'Cause you already know who sent the message
Suggesting anticipation of a message from a known sender.
I know you gotta go, my phone is ringing too
Acknowledging that both individuals need to leave but questioning the impact of a few more minutes.
But what's another five more minutes gon' do?
Reflecting on the insignificance of an additional short delay.
I know it's getting dark
Acknowledging the advancing darkness but expressing a commitment to protect the other person.
But I won't let nothin' hurt you
Reassuring the person of safety and protection.
I don't wanna break your heart
Expressing a desire not to cause emotional pain or distress.
I just wanna break your curfew, your curfew
Stating the intention to break the curfew rather than the person's heart.
I just wanna break your curfew, your curfew
Repeating the desire to break the curfew, emphasizing the focus on the curfew itself.
If they love you, they'll forgive you
Arguing that love includes forgiveness, justifying rule-breaking.
So ain't nothin' wrong with
Reiterating the belief that breaking rules is acceptable in the context of love.
Breakin' the rules (No, no)
Explicitly stating the acceptance of rule-breaking.
We got caught up in the feeling
Admitting being carried away by emotions or the moment.
If they ask you then just tell 'em the truth
Suggesting honesty when questioned about the situation.
Truth
Emphasizing the importance of truthfulness.
Your phone is going off
Repeating the scenario of the girl's phone ringing and the speaker's reluctance to check it.
You're scared to check it
Reiterating the girl's fear or hesitation to view the message.
'Cause you already know who sent the message
Restating the expectation of a message from a specific sender.
I know you gotta go, my phone is ringing too
Acknowledging the simultaneous need for both individuals to leave.
But what's another five more minutes gon' do?
Questioning the significance of a brief additional delay.
I know it's getting dark
Acknowledging the increasing darkness but maintaining a protective stance.
But I won't let nothin' hurt you
Reaffirming the commitment to prevent harm.
I don't wanna break your heart
Expressing the intention not to cause emotional pain.
I just wanna break your curfew, your curfew
Repeating the desire to break the curfew rather than the person's heart.
I just wanna break your curfew, your curfew
Reiterating the focus on breaking the curfew rather than causing emotional distress.
I don't wanna break your heart
Stating again the intention not to break the person's heart.
I just wanna break your curfew, your curfew
Repeating the desire to break the curfew, underscoring the central theme of the song.
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