Lyrics
The first time I saw you, I thought pretty and perfect
The singer's initial impression of the person is positive, describing them as pretty and perfect.
Mark introduced us, but you didn't realize it yet
Introduction by a mutual acquaintance (Mark), but the person is not yet aware of it.
I was so nervous
The singer felt nervous during their first encounter.
The next time we played all those games at my house
Recollection of playing games together at the singer's house.
I was embarrassed but showed you around
The singer felt embarrassed but still gave a tour to the person.
I couldn't help but think
Expressing the singer's thoughts during the initial interaction.
Why would you even talk to me
The singer questions why the person would talk to them, suggesting self-doubt.
I met your mom on our first date, and I was afraid
The singer met the person's mom on their first date and worried about scaring them away with their sense of humor.
That my sense of humor would scare you away
The singer is relieved to be proven wrong about their concerns.
I'm happy to be wrong again
The singer can't stop thinking about the person.
I can't get you out of my head
The person's presence is lingering in the singer's mind.
All those stupid, cliché songs make perfect sense now
Reference to cliché love songs gaining personal significance.
I'd spend every dollar I had to see you smile
The singer expresses willingness to spend money to see the person happy.
I'm driving for hours to see you for minutes
The singer is willing to travel long distances to spend a short time with the person.
I'm driving myself mad, but I couldn't care less
Despite the challenges, the singer is unconcerned about the difficulties.
I'm happily and hopelessly, head over heels for you
The singer is deeply in love and acknowledges their emotional state.
When you moved to Oxford, you were concerned
Addressing concerns when the person moved to Oxford, but the relationship survived.
That things would be different, but we made it work
The singer is glad that initial worries were unfounded.
I'm glad you were wrong back then
The singer never doubted the relationship.
But I never doubted a bit
Confidence in the stability of the relationship.
All those stupid, cliché songs make perfect sense now
Reiteration of the impact of love songs on the singer's perspective.
I'd spend every dollar I had to see you smile
Reaffirmation of the singer's willingness to spend for the person's happiness.
I'm driving for hours to see you for minutes
Emphasizing the effort and time spent on traveling for a brief meeting.
I'm driving myself mad, but I couldn't care less
The singer acknowledges the emotional toll but remains indifferent.
I'm happily and hopelessly, head over heels for you
Reiteration of the singer's deep and contented love.
You worked at my church in the summer
The person worked at the singer's church during the summer.
I saw you a handful of times
The singer sporadically saw the person during this time.
We lived twenty minutes from each other
Geographical proximity throughout most of their lives.
Most all of our lives
Highlighting shared history and experiences.
Coincidence, or God's perfect time
Contemplation on whether their connection is coincidental or divinely timed.
I really don't care
The singer is indifferent to the timing, expressing contentment.
Seems it worked out for me alright
Reflection on the positive outcome of the relationship.
Yeah, it worked out for me just fine
A positive affirmation that things worked out well.
All those stupid, cliché songs make perfect sense now
Reiteration of the impact of love songs on the singer's perspective.
I'd spend every dollar I had to see you smile
Reaffirmation of the singer's willingness to spend for the person's happiness.
I'm driving for hours to see you for minutes
Emphasizing the effort and time spent on traveling for a brief meeting.
I'm driving myself mad, but I couldn't care less
The singer acknowledges the emotional toll but remains indifferent.
I'm happily and hopelessly, head over heels for you
Reiteration of the singer's deep and contented love.
I'm happily and hopelessly, head over heels for you
Final affirmation of the singer's profound and joyful love for the person.
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