Type of Way
Embracing Desire: Karina Naime's Intimate Revelations in 'Type of Way'
Lyrics
I don't recognize the way I've been dressing
The speaker feels unfamiliar with their recent choice of clothing/style.
God me boy want to feel a little sexy
The speaker's partner desires them to appear more attractive or sensual.
I don't wanna play pretend
The speaker doesn't want to engage in pretend or false behavior.
If I'm more than just a friend
Expresses the hope of being more than just a friend to someone.
More than just a phase of a one night stand
Desires a deeper connection beyond a fleeting encounter or temporary relationship.
I don't want to be another game
The speaker wants to avoid being treated like a game or played with.
Light the truth and it'll start some flames
Suggests that speaking the truth might lead to emotional intensity or conflict.
Are you ready for the ride
Asks if the person is prepared for what's to come.
Or will you slip and run and hide
Raises the possibility of the other person fleeing when things get serious.
I don't wanna get real with you but I do but I'm afraid
Expresses the speaker's fear of getting emotionally invested while desiring authenticity.
You got me feeling all different kind of ways
Describes experiencing a range of emotions due to the other person's impact.
All tongue tied trippin on my face
Feeling flustered or unable to express oneself clearly due to emotions.
Feeling some type of way
The speaker is experiencing an undefined emotional state.
Way what a way what a way what a
An emphasis on the intensity of the emotional experience.
You getting closer
Describes the other person approaching or getting closer physically or emotionally.
You got me feeling like a toaster
Metaphorically compares feeling excited or ready to being heated up like a toaster.
All warmed up ready to get closer to you
Expresses readiness to become closer to the other person.
Way what a way what a way what a
Reiterates the intensity of the emotional experience.
Rub my shoulders
Desires physical closeness through a gesture like a shoulder rub.
Slip your hand through my hair and get closer
Invites closer physical contact, indicating intimacy.
Oh get closer, feeling some type of way
Reiterates the desire for increased closeness and emotional connection.
You got me so high I don't believe in stressing
Feeling euphoric and free from stress due to the impact of the other person.
Got me wrapped up I started believe in blessings
Feeling positively affected and attributing it to blessings or positive occurrences.
Wanna tie up lose ends get you knotted my friend
Metaphorically wants to resolve issues or uncertainties in the relationship.
Say you in love with me get you wrapped in my hands
Expresses a desire for the other person's commitment or affection.
I don't want to be another game
Reiterates the desire not to be played or treated as a game.
Light the truth and it will start some flames
Repeats the idea that truthfulness might lead to intense emotions.
Are you ready for the ride
Asks again if the person is prepared for what's to come.
Or will you slip and run and hide
Repeats the concern that the other person might run away when things get serious.
I don't wanna get real with you but I do but I'm afraid
Reiterates the speaker's fear of emotional involvement despite their desire for authenticity.
You got me feeling all different kind of ways
Reiterates the emotional impact caused by the other person.
All tongue tied tripping on my face
Describes feeling emotionally overwhelmed or unable to articulate thoughts clearly.
Feeling some type of way
Reiterates the experience of an undefined emotional state.
Way what a way what a way what a
Emphasizes the intensity of the emotional experience.
You getting closer
Describes the other person approaching or getting closer physically or emotionally.
You got me feeling like a toaster
Metaphorically compares feeling excited or ready to being heated up like a toaster.
All warmed up ready to get closer to you
Expresses readiness to become closer to the other person.
Way what a way what a way what a
Reiterates the intensity of the emotional experience.
Rub my shoulders
Desires physical closeness through a gesture like a shoulder rub.
Slip your hand through my hair and get closer
Invites closer physical contact, indicating intimacy.
Oh get closer, feeling some type of way
Reiterates the desire for increased closeness and emotional connection.
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