Allergic
Love's Affliction: Allergic to Your Touch
Lyrics
Some women make me weak in the knees
Expressing vulnerability to certain women who have a strong effect on the speaker.
When I'm near you I start to sneeze
Describing a physical reaction (sneezing) that occurs when near the mentioned women.
Went to the Doctor told him what I got
Seeking medical advice for the condition caused by the women.
Threw up his hands and he gave me a shot
Doctor's reaction indicates confusion or inability to cure the speaker's ailment.
I'm allergic
Stating the central theme that the speaker is allergic to something related to the person addressed.
I'm allergic to your touch
Reiterating the allergic reaction to the person's touch.
I'm allergic baby
Emphasizing the allergic condition with the term "baby."
Don't get me wrong I like you too much
Acknowledging a liking for the person despite the allergic reaction.
You're easy on the eyes it's plain to see
Complimenting the person's appearance from a distance.
Only from a distance don't get near me
Warning against getting too close due to the allergic reaction.
When you first come up to me I fell so alive
Describing a positive initial feeling when the person approached.
Next thing I know I'm breaking out in hives
Unexpectedly experiencing a negative reaction, breaking out in hives.
I'm allergic
Reiterating the allergic nature of the speaker's response.
I'm allergic to your touch
Reaffirming the allergic reaction to the person's touch.
I'm allergic baby
Repeating the term "baby" to emphasize the allergic condition.
Don't get me wrong woman I like you too much
Expressing affection for the person despite the adverse physical response.
I've tried everything from thyme to jungle root
Describing attempts to find a remedy for the allergic reaction, indicating a struggle to cope.
But I break out when I get next to you
Confirming that the speaker experiences an allergic reaction when in close proximity to the person.
It's like you press the button on my remote
Using a metaphor to convey the immediate and strong impact the person has on the speaker.
I get a little scratchy in my throat
Describing a physical sensation (scratchy throat) as a result of the person's presence.
My eyes start to water and I feel like cryin
Detailing additional physical reactions (teary eyes) and emotional distress.
It sounds unlikely but I ain't lyin'
Asserting the truthfulness of the speaker's condition.
I'm allergic
Repeating the central theme of being allergic to the person's touch.
I'm allergic to your touch (to your touch)
Reiterating the allergic reaction to the person's touch.
I'm allergic baby
Emphasizing the allergic condition with the term "baby."
Don't get me wrong woman I like you too much
Expressing affection for the person despite the continued allergic response.
I'm allergic, allergic baby
Reaffirming the speaker's allergic nature to the person, using the term "baby."
I'm allergic to your touch
Reiterating the allergic reaction to the person's touch.
I'm allergic baby I'm allergic
Emphasizing the allergic condition with the term "baby."
Don't get me wrong woman I like you too much
Expressing affection for the person despite the persistent allergic response.
I'm allergic
Repeating the central theme of being allergic to something related to the person.
I'm allergic baby
Concluding with a reiteration of the speaker's allergic condition.
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