Something Just Like This
Quest for Love's Simplicity: A Modern Myth Unveiled
Lyrics
I've been reading books of old
The speaker has been reading old books.
The legends and the myths
These books contain legends and myths.
Achilles and his gold
Reference to Achilles and his wealth.
Hercules and his gifts
Reference to Hercules and his abilities/gifts.
Spiderman's control
Mention of Spiderman's control over situations.
And Batman with his fists
Reference to Batman's use of fists.
And clearly I don't see myself upon that list
The speaker doesn't see themselves fitting into these heroic tales.
But she said, where'd you wanna go?
A question from someone (presumably a partner) about desires and risks.
How much you wanna risk?
Asking about the level of risk the speaker is willing to take.
I'm not looking for somebody
The speaker isn't seeking someone with extraordinary abilities.
With some superhuman gifts
Specifically not looking for a superhero figure.
Some superhero
Reiteration of not wanting a fairytale-like superhero.
Some fairytale bliss
Desire for something real and relatable.
Just something I can turn to
The speaker wants someone they can turn to for support.
Somebody I can kiss
Expressing a desire for a genuine connection and intimacy.
I want something just like this
Summary: The speaker wants a relationship that is not extraordinary but grounded and real.
Doo-doo-doo, doo-doo-doo
Repetition of the desire for something 'just like this.'
Doo-doo-doo, doo-doo-doo
-Doo-doo-doo, doo-doo-doo
-Oh, I want something just like this
-Doo-doo-doo, doo-doo-doo
-Doo-doo-doo, doo-doo-doo
-Doo-doo-doo, doo-doo-doo
-Oh, I want something just like this
Reiteration of the desire for a specific type of relationship.
I want something just like this
Repetition of the speaker's wish for a relationship 'just like this.'
I've been reading books of old
Similar to the first stanza, mentioning more legends and myths.
The legends and the myths
-The testaments they told
-The moon and its eclipse
-And Superman unrolls
-A suit before he lifts
-But I'm not the kind of person that it fits
-She said, where'd you wanna go?
A repeat of the partner's question about preferences.
How much you wanna risk?
Reiteration of asking about the level of risk the speaker is willing to take.
I'm not looking for somebody
The speaker emphasizes they don't want someone with superhuman abilities.
With some superhuman gifts
Restating the rejection of a superhero figure.
Some superhero
Repetition of not desiring a fairytale-like relationship but something relatable.
Some fairytale bliss
-Just something I can turn to
-Somebody I can miss
-I want something just like this
Reiteration of the desire for a relationship 'just like this.'
I want something just like this
-I want something just like this
Repetition of expressing the desire for something specific in a relationship.
Doo-doo-doo, doo-doo-doo
-Doo-doo-doo, doo-doo-doo
-Doo-doo-doo, doo-doo-doo
-Oh, I want something just like this
Reiteration of the speaker's wish for a relationship 'just like this.'
Doo-doo-doo, doo-doo
-Doo-doo-doo, doo-doo-doo
-Doo-doo-doo, doo-doo-doo
-Where'd you wanna go?
Repetition of the partner's questions and the speaker's responses.
How much you wanna risk?
-I'm not looking for somebody
-With some superhuman gifts
-Some superhero
-Some fairytale bliss
-Just something I can turn to
-Somebody I can kiss
-I want something just like this
Reiteration of the desire for a relationship 'just like this.'
Oh, I want something just like this
Final repetition of the speaker's wish for a specific type of relationship.
Oh, I want something just like this
-Oh, I want something just like this
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