Lyrics
I remember when I met you we had a right old gas
I recall the time when we first met, and it was a very enjoyable experience
(Gas, gas, gas, gas, gas)
(Repetition) Emphasizing the joyous nature of the initial meeting
And now I'm telling you the truth we should have made that last
Now I'm being honest, acknowledging that our relationship should have endured
(Last, last, last, last, last)
(Repetition) Reiterating the idea that the relationship should have lasted
Look at this picture (OK), how well it's framed
Reflecting on a picture, possibly a metaphor for the relationship, and appreciating how well it's presented
I'll need your credit card and maiden name (Alright)
Mentioning the need for personal information, possibly in a playful or joking manner
I remember when I met you we had a right old gas
(Repetition) Recalling the initial enjoyable experience of meeting
You and I have got to get back together
Expressing a desire to rekindle the relationship
Hey girl
Initiating communication with a woman
(Who me?)
(Response) Confirming the addressed person
Yeah you
(Acknowledgment) Affirming the woman's identity
I've been loving what I see you do at grad school
Expressing admiration for the woman's actions at grad school
(Oh)
(Response) Acknowledging the compliment
Perhaps you'd come to lunch with me
Suggesting a lunch invitation
(Huh?)
(Confusion) Woman's response indicating confusion or surprise
I'm sure I'll find some time inside my diary
Expressing the intention to find time in the schedule
Mmm, now let's see
Considering the available time slots in the diary
Yeah, Monday looks quite good to me
Proposing Monday as a suitable day
(Monday looks quite good to me too
(Response) Woman agrees that Monday is convenient
I'll see if I can book us a table
Suggesting the possibility of booking a table at a nice place
Someplace really, really good)
(Details) Considering a really good place for the meeting
You and I have got to get back together
Reiterating the desire to reconcile and get back together
You and I have got to get back together
(Repetition) Emphasizing the need to reunite
And even when I'm low on time
Committing to spend time together even when busy or stressed
I swear, I'll spend it with you boy
(Commitment) Pledging to prioritize spending time with the person
You needn't worry, it's alright
Assuring that there's no need to worry, expressing understanding
I swear, I'll spend it with you
(Repetition) Reiterating the commitment to spend time together
And even when I'm low on time
Reassuring the person that it's okay even when time is limited
I swear, I'll spend it with you boy
(Repetition) Reiterating the commitment to spend time despite constraints
You needn't worry, it's alright
Reiterating the assurance that there's no need to worry
I swear, I'll spend it with you
(Final Repetition) Reaffirming the commitment to spend time together
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