Lyrics
First time that I saw you
Expressing the initial encounter with the subject of the song.
Standing across the room
Describing the physical distance between the speaker and the person of interest.
Didn't know what to do
Conveying uncertainty or hesitation in response to the newfound attraction.
Baby you were so cool
Complimenting the person, emphasizing their appealing qualities.
You looked like
Continuing the description of the person's appearance with an angelic metaphor.
An Angel
Explicitly likening the person to an angel, suggesting purity or beauty.
From afar
Highlighting the angelic quality from a distance.
Perfect pomona green
Specifying the color of the person's eyes as a distinctive feature.
Eyes like I'd never seen
Expressing admiration for the uniqueness of the person's eyes.
Dancing around my dreams
Imagery of the person influencing the speaker's dreams.
Like some modern love machine
Comparing the person's impact to that of a modern love machine.
Cause' you looked like
Reiterating the angelic comparison with visual emphasis.
An Angel
Strengthening the image of the person as an angel.
From afar
Repeating the angelic comparison for emphasis.
Yeah you looked like
Affirming the angelic resemblance.
An Angel
Reiterating the angelic comparison.
From afar
Emphasizing the consistent perception of the person as an angel.
Only heaven knows
Introducing a sense of mystery and the unknown in relation to the person.
What i'd do
Expressing a willingness to do anything for the person, guided by heavenly sentiments.
Got so many dreams
Having numerous aspirations or fantasies involving the person.
For you
Inviting the person to take flight and illuminate the speaker's life.
Won't you fly tonight
Using metaphorical language to convey a strong emotional attachment or desire.
Shine your light
Asking the person to bring their positive influence into the speaker's life.
Over me
Expressing a desire for the person to shine metaphorical light upon the speaker.
So put me in quarantine
Employing quarantine as a metaphor for being isolated due to the intense feelings for the person.
Cause I've got a bad disease
Describing the intense nature of the speaker's emotions, comparing it to a "bad disease."
Gives me jelly in the knees
Expressing physical reactions to the overwhelming emotions, such as jelly knees.
And my eyes turn to opaline
Describing a change in the speaker's eyes, possibly due to the intensity of the emotions.
Cause I'm in love
Affirming the speaker's state of being in love.
I'm in love
Repeating the declaration of being in love for emphasis.
I'm in love
Further emphasizing the overwhelming emotion of being in love.
I'm in love
Repeating the affirmation of being in love to conclude the song.
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