Lyrics
My sweetheart's piano is rat filled
Describing a piano belonging to the speaker's sweetheart as being infested with rats.
And mine is infested with bugs
Stating that the speaker's own piano is plagued with bugs.
The music we make is unnatural
Referring to the unconventional or discordant nature of the music created by the couple.
But it sounds just like falling in love
Despite the unusual music, it captures the essence of falling in love.
This butch
Repetition emphasizing the term "butch," possibly representing a masculine or strong-willed individual.
This butch
-This butch
-This butch
-She makes me go weak in the knees
The mentioned "butch" evokes a strong emotional response in the speaker.
But I can't let her see me swoon
The speaker conceals their admiration for the "butch" to avoid appearing vulnerable.
Or else she will think I am weak
Fear of being perceived as weak if the speaker expresses their feelings openly.
Tomorrow we'll dig through the garbage
Planning to sift through garbage together, suggesting a shared unconventional activity.
And we'll fish out all kinds of neat trash
Anticipating finding interesting items while scavenging.
And when we go back to my apartment
Returning to the speaker's apartment after the activity with a playful expectation of physical interaction.
She'll probably kick my fucking ass
An acknowledgment that the "butch" might engage in rough or aggressive behavior.
This butch
Repetition reinforcing the impact of the "butch" on the speaker's emotions.
This butch
-This butch
-This butch
-She makes me go weak in the knees
The "butch" induces a physical and emotional response in the speaker.
But I can't let her see me swoon
Continued effort to conceal vulnerability and maintain a tough exterior.
Or else she will think I am weak
Concern about potential negative perceptions if the speaker reveals their true feelings.
We sing her songs in my garage
Describing a shared activity of singing songs in the garage to win the "butch" over.
And make her fall in love with me
Expressing a desire to make the "butch" fall in love through musical expression.
And when we're done
Reflecting on the passage of time during their interaction, possibly after singing.
The sun is gone
-Wе both just sit so nervously
Both individuals feeling nervous after the music session.
I talk real slow
Describing the speaker's cautious and deliberate communication in the hope of physical closeness.
And speak rеal low
-Hoping she'll lean into me
Expressing a wish for the "butch" to lean into the speaker during the conversation.
But we just laugh cause
Humorous realization that they struggle to take themselves seriously in romantic situations.
What was that
-We can't take ourselves seriously
-This butch
Repetition emphasizing the impact of the "butch" on the speaker's physical and emotional state.
This butch
-This butch
-This butch
-She makes me go weak in the knees
Reiteration of the physical effect the "butch" has on the speaker.
But I can't let her see me swoon
Continued effort to hide vulnerability by not letting the "butch" see the speaker swoon.
Or else she will think I am sweet
Concern about being perceived as sweet if the speaker openly expresses their emotions.
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