Some Other Time
Echoes of Love's Uncertainty in Jill Scott's 'Some Other Time'
Lyrics
About another time, some other time
About considering another time, a different occasion.
How 'bout you call next week,
Suggesting making plans for the next week.
We'll get something to eat.
Planning to share a meal together.
We'll just hang and chill,
Expressing the idea of hanging out casually.
Just to keep the thrill.
Emphasizing the importance of keeping the excitement alive.
How about another time, some other time
Reiterating the concept of considering another time.
Oh my God, I really had a good time tonight.
Reflecting on the enjoyable time just experienced.
It was fun.
Expressing that the recent experience was fun.
I had stars in my eyes.
Describing the feeling of being enchanted or impressed.
Oh my God, he was witty and sweet,
Highlighting positive qualities of the person, witty and sweet.
Relaxed and comfortable.
Feeling at ease and comfortable in the company of the person.
Conversation was nice and easy,
Appreciating the ease of conversation.
Steady moving, (sense of humor), smart.
Describing the person as humorous and intelligent.
There was a kind of dignitary vibe
Sensing a dignified vibe, possibly referring to a sense of importance.
Like an original hip hop melody break dance, if that makes sense, Soul Train.
Drawing a comparison to hip hop culture and Soul Train, suggesting a cool and rhythmic atmosphere.
He was kinda Don Cornelius to me
Comparing the person to Don Cornelius, emphasizing coolness.
(Cooler than a fan)
Reiterating the person's coolness.
(Cooler than a fan)
Emphasizing the person's coolness once again.
But it's only been two weeks.
Highlighting the short duration of the relationship, only two weeks.
How about another time, some other time
Repeating the idea of considering another time.
He can be a snake in the grass
Expressing a concern about the person possibly being deceitful or untrustworthy.
Deceptively hiding, waiting to spill his venom on my ass.
Using metaphorical language about hidden dangers or betrayal.
He could be cold blooded
Suggesting the person may be emotionally detached or ruthless.
With another woman behind another door
Imagining the person having a secret relationship with another woman.
Another couple of kids, three or four
Speculating about the person having multiple children with someone else.
He could be lying about his money
Questioning the person's honesty about financial matters.
Ain't got nothing to show
Suggesting the person may not have tangible achievements or success.
He could be be a lotta things, a lotta things
Contemplating various possibilities about the person's true nature.
He could be a lotta things.
Reiterating the uncertainty about the person's identity and character.
I just wanna see (spirit of the sun dance) about a
Expressing a desire to understand the person's true essence through a spiritual dance metaphor.
I just wanna see (spirit of the sun dance) about a
Repeating the desire to uncover the person's true self through a spiritual dance.
I just wanna see (spirit of the sun dance) about a
Reiterating the longing to discover the person's true nature through a symbolic sun dance.
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