You Tickle Me
Tickled Hearts: Jesse Winchester's Playful Ode to Love and Laughter
Lyrics
I can see that you like a good party
Observation of the person's enjoyment of parties.
Gee it shows in a person's face
The joy is evident in the person's facial expression.
I can see that you like a good laugh
Recognition of the person's appreciation for laughter.
More than you like good taste
Preference for laughter over refined taste.
O and I can't help but love you
Expressing affection despite the preference difference.
Cause baby don't you see
Highlighting the source of affection.
That darling you tickle me
Noting the endearing quality of tickling.
Baby you tickle me
Reiteration of the affectionate impact.
Oo whee, baby but you tickle me
Exclamation of joy and the impact of tickling.
Well you know how I love Lucy
Comparing the laughter shared with the love for Lucy.
And I believe she loves me, too
Belief in reciprocal affection with Lucy.
But I don't laugh half as much
Less laughter with Lucy than with the current company.
As I do when I'm with you
Highlighting the abundance of laughter in the current relationship.
Hey maybe I could be your straight man
Suggesting a role reversal for humor's sake.
And I'll set Lucy free
Willingness to set Lucy free for the current joy.
Cause baby you tickle me
Reaffirmation of the delight from tickling.
O darling you tickle me
Reiteration of the endearing quality.
Oo whee, baby but you tickle me
Expression of joy and impact through tickling.
You're gonna go too far one day
Warning about potential consequences of excessive joy.
You're gonna get so carried away
Predicting an imminent loss of control due to excessive joy.
Before you know it you will say “I do”
Anticipation of a serious commitment, marriage.
And gee, baby, now the joke's on you
Realization that the person may become the subject of the joke.
Tickle me
Reiteration of the joy from tickling.
That would definitely tickle me
Expressing the extreme joy if the person were to commit.
Baby that would tickle me
Reaffirmation of the joy from tickling.
Say hey, is that a real flower
Questioning the authenticity of a symbol of love.
That you're wearing on your heart?
Playful inquiry about potential emotional impact.
Or am I gonna get my face all wet
Humorous anticipation of emotional separation.
When you tell me we must part
Expectation of tears or emotional response.
Let's get serious here a minute
Call for seriousness in exploring genuine love.
And show me how real love can be
Desire to experience authentic love.
And then you can tickle me
Linking genuine love with the joy of tickling.
Baby you tickle me
Reaffirmation of the joy from tickling.
Oo whee, baby but you tickle me
Expression of extreme joy through tickling.
Oo whee, baby but you tickle me
Reiteration of the impact of tickling.
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