Lyrics
She caught her flight at 10am
Refers to a woman catching a morning flight at 10 am.
And checked her face at Amsterdam
She checked her appearance in Amsterdam, suggesting a focus on image and self-presentation.
Oh, it's just what it's like
Describes the experience as just the way it is.
When you're only seen at night
Highlights the idea of being visible primarily during the night, possibly alluding to a nocturnal lifestyle or nightlife.
She left her love somewhere at home
Indicates she left her love or partner behind.
And now she's dancing on her own
Suggests she is now enjoying herself dancing alone.
To the kind of disco sound
She's dancing to a disco sound that contrasts with the partner's absence, implying a sense of liberation.
That makes her glad he's not around
Expresses relief that he's not around during this moment.
She's looking at you
Addresses the listener directly, implying someone observing her.
So maybe you're looking too
Suggests a mutual exchange of looks between the woman and the observer.
Do you want to be her
Presents a choice for the observer to either aspire to be like her or not.
Or don't you?
Raises the question of whether the observer desires to be like her or not.
Of course you do
Asserts that the desire to be like her is natural or expected.
But would she be you?
Ponders whether she would want to be in the observer's position.
He doesn't dance as good as she
Compares the dancing skills of a male figure to the woman, suggesting he is not as skilled.
Why don't you save a seat for me
Asks the observer to save a seat, implying an invitation to join or observe.
As the sun came and went
Describes the passing of time as the sun comes and goes.
From the safety of a jet
Describes the observer's perspective from the safety of a jet, possibly indicating detachment.
He gave Atlanta one last look
The male figure gives one last look to Atlanta, indicating a departure or farewell.
Then dropped his head inside the book
He puts his head inside a book, suggesting a retreat into personal space or a distraction.
That he never gets to read
Refers to a book he never gets to read, indicating a lack of time or focus on other matters.
Maybe he'll just get some sleep
Suggests the possibility of him choosing to sleep instead of engaging in the social scene.
She's looking at you
Repeats the theme of being observed and possibly admired by the listener.
So maybe you're looking too
Reiterates the idea of a mutual gaze or interaction between the woman and the observer.
Do you want to be her
Repeats the question of whether the observer desires to be like her.
Or don't you?
Reiterates the choice presented to the observer regarding aspiring to be like her or not.
Of course you do
Restates the expectation that the desire to be like her is natural.
But would she be you?
Ponders whether she would want to be in the observer's position, completing the loop of the narrative.
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