Somebody Else's Guy
Unrequited Desires: Yearning for Somebody Else's Guy
Lyrics
Well, I met somebody the other night
Expressing the speaker's recent encounter with someone.
I can't stop thinking about him
Indicating the persistent thoughts about the person from the encounter.
He's like Romeo meets Mr. Nice
Describing the person as a combination of Romeo's romantic qualities and Mr. Nice's kindness.
All wrapped up in one man
Summarizing the appealing qualities in one individual.
The sweetest face I've ever seen
Complimenting the person's attractive facial features.
I loved the way he smiled at me
Recalling the positive impact of the person's smile.
He's everything I hoped to find
Expressing that the person embodies the speaker's desired qualities.
And he's somebody else's guy
Revealing the challenge that the person is already in a relationship.
Yeah, I guess somebody's a lucky girl
Acknowledging that someone else is fortunate to be with the person.
I'm sad to say it's not me
Conveying the speaker's sadness for not being the fortunate one.
But I bet he means the world to her
Recognizing the significant value the person holds for their current partner.
And I wouldn't steal a man that's not free
Committing not to interfere in a relationship that's not open or free.
I have to constantly remind myself
Acknowledging the need for constant self-reminder about the person's relationship status.
That he belongs to someone else
Acknowledging the importance of respecting the person's commitment to someone else.
I can't keep dreaming someday he'll be mine
Recognizing the futility of dreaming about a future with the person.
'Cause he's somebody else's guy
Reiterating the fact that the person is already taken.
I don't know why I feel this way about him
Expressing confusion or frustration about the strong feelings towards the unavailable person.
I have no right
Acknowledging the lack of right or justification for pursuing the person.
The right one is so hard to find
Highlighting the difficulty in finding the right person.
And finally after all this time
Reflecting on the unexpected entrance of the person into the speaker's life.
I can't believe he walks into my life
Expressing disbelief or surprise at the person's presence.
And he's somebody else's guy
Reiterating the reality that the person is committed to someone else.
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