Blindsided
Unexpected Love Strikes: Blindsided by Emotions
Lyrics
Walking down the street
Describing a casual walk down the street.
Minding my business
Engaged in personal affairs or concerns.
Never saw it coming
Unexpectedly taken by surprise.
God as my witness
Asserting the truthfulness of the experience with a divine reference.
But you were there
Referring to the presence of someone significant.
Like a shot of green in the grey of the city
Comparing the person to a vibrant, positive force in a dull environment.
And I was unprepared
Expressing a lack of readiness for what follows.
for the way it hit me
Highlighting the impact and surprise of the encounter.
Blindsided
Using the term "Blindsided" to emphasize the unexpected nature of the situation.
Blindsided
Reiteration of being caught off guard emotionally.
(I was) Blindsided
Emphasizing the surprise and impact of the experience.
By your love
Stating that the unexpected event is caused by love.
Love can set you free
Acknowledging the dual nature of love, either liberating or confining.
Or love can be your prison
Describing the potential for love to become a restrictive force.
Mama tried to warn me
Referencing a maternal figure warning about the pitfalls of love.
But I wouldn't listen
Indicating a lack of heed to maternal advice.
She said you can try to keep
Advising on attempting to protect oneself emotionally.
your heart protected
Highlighting the persistence of love despite protective measures.
It will still creep up
Suggesting that love can unexpectedly manifest.
when you least expect it
Emphasizing the unpredictability of love.
Blindsided
Repeating the term "Blindsided" for emphasis.
Blindsided
Continued emphasis on the unexpected nature of the emotional experience.
(I was) Blindsided
Reiterating the surprise caused by love.
By your love
Summarizing that the emotional impact is a result of love.
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