I Second That Emotion
Love's Dilemma: Embracing or Evading Affection
Lyrics
Maybe you'll wanna give me kisses sweet
Expressing the possibility of receiving affectionate kisses.
But only for one night with no repeat.
Desiring brief affection without a commitment for repetition.
And maybe you'll go away and never call,
Suggesting the potential of the person leaving without communication.
And a taste of honey is worse that none at all.
Comparing a fleeting taste of sweetness to the emptiness of none.
Oh little girl!
A term of endearment or a playful address to the subject.
In that case I don't want nobody
Declaring a preference for solitude if reciprocation is insincere.
I do believe that that would only break my heart
Believing that insincere affection would cause emotional pain.
Oh, but if you feel like lovin' me
Expressing openness to love if it is genuine.
If you got the notion,
Acknowledging the possibility of reciprocated feelings.
I second that emotion.
Formally endorsing or agreeing with the emotion of love.
So, if you feel like giving me a lifetime of devotion
Openness to a committed, lifelong relationship.
I second that emotion.
Reiterating the endorsement of long-term emotional commitment.
Maybe you'll think that love will tie you down
Suggesting concerns about the perceived constraints of love.
And you don't have the time to hang around.
Expressing a lack of time for a committed relationship.
Or maybe you'll think that love will make us fools,
Speculating that love might be perceived as foolishness.
And so it makes you wise to break the rules.
Suggesting the wisdom in breaking conventional rules regarding love.
Oh little girl!
A term of endearment or a playful address to the subject.
In that case I don't want nobody
Reiterating a preference for solitude if love is insincere.
I do believe that that would only break my heart
Emphasizing the emotional pain caused by insincere affection.
Oh, but if you feel like lovin' me
Expressing openness to love if it is genuine.
If you got the notion,
Acknowledging the possibility of reciprocated feelings.
I second that emotion.
Formally endorsing or agreeing with the emotion of love.
So, if you feel like giving me a lifetime of devotion
Openness to a committed, lifelong relationship.
I second that emotion.
Reiterating the endorsement of long-term emotional commitment.
In that case I don't want nobody
Reiterating a preference for solitude if love is insincere.
I do believe that that would only break my heart
Emphasizing the emotional pain caused by insincere affection.
Oh, but if you feel like lovin' me
Expressing openness to love if it is genuine.
If you got the notion,
Acknowledging the possibility of reciprocated feelings.
I second that emotion.
Formally endorsing or agreeing with the emotion of love.
So, if you feel like giving me a lifetime of devotion
Openness to a committed, lifelong relationship.
I second that emotion.
Reiterating the endorsement of long-term emotional commitment.
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