Who Are You When I'm Not Looking
Unveiling the Hidden You: Who Are You When Unseen
Lyrics
My, oh, my, you're so good looking
Expressing admiration for the physical appearance of the person being addressed.
Hold yourself together like a pair of bookends
Describing the person as composed and self-contained, like bookends holding things together.
But I've not tasted all you're cooking
Expressing curiosity about unexplored aspects of the person's character or life.
Who are you when I'm not looking
Posing a direct question about the true identity or behavior of the person when not under observation.
Do you pour a little something on the rocks
Asking about the person's drinking habits, specifically if they add something to their drinks.
Slide down the hallway in your socks
Imagining a playful scene where the person slides down a hallway wearing socks.
When you undress, do you leave a path
Inquiring whether the person leaves a trail or mess when undressing.
Then sing through your nose in a bubble bath
Suggesting a whimsical scenario of the person singing through their nose while in a bubble bath.
My, oh, my, you're so good looking
Reiterating admiration for the person's physical appearance.
Hold yourself together like a pair of bookends
Comparing the person to bookends again, emphasizing their composed and put-together demeanor.
But I've not tasted all you're cooking
Repeating the desire to explore uncharted aspects of the person's personality.
Who are you when I'm not looking
Repeating the question about the person's true self when not being observed.
I want to know, I want to know, I want to know
Expressing a strong desire to uncover more about the person.
Do you break things when you get mad
Asking about the person's behavior when angry, specifically if they break things.
Eat a box of chocolate cause you're feeling bad
Wondering if the person indulges in comfort eating, such as consuming chocolate, when feeling down.
Do you paint your toes cause you bite your nails
Asking about a potential habit of painting toenails, possibly as a nervous habit like biting nails.
And call up mama when all else fails
Suggesting that the person may seek comfort by calling their mother in challenging situations.
Who are you when I'm not around
Pondering about the person's actions and identity when not physically present.
When the door is locked and the shades are down
Describing a scenario where the person is alone with doors locked and shades down, emphasizing privacy.
Do you listen to your music quietly
Asking about the person's listening habits, specifically if they enjoy music quietly.
And when it feels just right or you're thinking of me
Connecting music enjoyment with thoughts of the speaker, suggesting a romantic aspect.
I want to know, I want to know, I want to know
Reiterating the strong desire to learn more about the person.
My, oh, my, you're so good looking
Again expressing admiration for the person's physical appearance.
But who are you when I'm not looking
Posing the central question of the song once more: Who is the person when not being observed?
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