Oh Juliet
Torn Between Desire and Innocence: Oh Juliet by Joel Crouse
Lyrics
A couple of drinks makes it all so easy
A few drinks make everything seem easier.
Strangers become lovers every night
Strangers often become intimate partners during the night.
I could tell you're wounded because you cry so freely
The person is perceptive of your emotional pain, evident through your tears.
As you tell your story with those lonely eyes
You share your story with a sense of loneliness in your eyes.
Oh Juliet, You're so beautiful and yet
Addressing someone named Juliet, acknowledging her beauty.
I don't have the heart to break your heart
Expressing reluctance to hurt Juliet emotionally.
I can't believe I'm saying this
The speaker is surprised by their own admission.
'Cause I can almost taste your kiss
Despite temptation, the speaker can't proceed with a romantic involvement.
But I can't finish what you want to start
Unable to fulfill Juliet's desires to start a romantic relationship.
Oh Juliet, stay innocent
Encouraging Juliet to maintain her innocence.
You're looking at me like I must be crazy
Juliet perceives the speaker as possibly irrational.
'Cause you know I know how good this would be
Acknowledging the potential for a great romantic connection.
For a superman or a savior you're a sweet dream
Comparing Juliet to a dream, hinting at her ideal qualities.
How about I start by saving you from me
The speaker suggests protecting Juliet by avoiding a relationship with them.
Oh Juliet, You're so beautiful and yet
Reiterating Juliet's beauty and expressing hesitation to cause her emotional pain.
I don't have the heart to break your heart
Continued reluctance to hurt Juliet emotionally.
I can't believe I'm saying this
The speaker remains surprised by their own feelings.
'Cause I can almost taste your kiss
Despite the desire, the speaker can't initiate a romantic connection.
But I can't finish what you want to start
The inability to fulfill Juliet's desire for a romantic start.
Oh Juliet, stay innocent
Encouraging Juliet to preserve her innocence.
I can't believe I'm saying this
Repeating the speaker's disbelief in expressing these feelings.
'Cause I can almost taste your kiss
The temptation of Juliet's kiss is almost tangible.
But I can't finish what you want to start
Despite the desire, the speaker can't act on starting a romantic relationship.
Oh Juliet, stay innocent
Reiterating the encouragement for Juliet to maintain her innocence.
Oh Juliet
A final address to Juliet, repeating the plea for her to stay innocent.
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