Love to the Test
Embracing Love's Awakening: Niki & The Dove's Musical Invitation
Lyrics
Oh baby baby come along let’s make a start
Invitation for someone to start something new together.
Let’s give them all something to talk about
Let's do something that will create discussion or gossip among people.
You wanna settle down, me too, you see?
Expressing a mutual desire for commitment.
You wanna make it good, make that with me here
Desire to create a good relationship specifically with the singer.
I waited ‘til I was somewhat mature babe
The singer waited until they felt emotionally ready.
I waited ‘til I couldn’t wait no more babe
They waited until they reached a point of urgency or impatience.
I waited but I’m knocking on your door now
The singer is now actively pursuing the person they're interested in.
All because the first time that I saw you
The singer's attraction to the person made a significant impact from the first encounter.
The first time, I saw you, I saw you
Recalling the initial encounter with the person of interest.
I thought, baby can I hold you, ho-ho-hold you
Questioning if they could physically embrace the person.
And what’s the time, and what’s your number boy
Inquiring about the time and contact information of the person.
I can’t wait to get to know you, to know you more,
Excited about getting to know the person better.
The first time, I saw you, I saw you
Reflecting again on the impact of the initial encounter.
I thought, baby can I hold you, ho-ho-hold you
Reiterating the desire to physically hold the person.
And touch down the first time, the first time
Referencing the touchdown moment or connection during the first encounter.
Are you ready for this woman, this woman
Asking if the person is prepared for a relationship with the singer.
I knew it from the start and that’s no lie
The singer knew their feelings for the person were genuine from the beginning.
? now you think twice
Unclear lyrics, possibly suggesting hesitation or reconsideration by the person of interest.
I tried to run away, I stopped to catch my breath
Attempted to distance oneself but halted to reevaluate.
Just to find out the world was still
Realization that everything remained the same despite the attempt to distance.
The first time, I saw you, I saw you
Recollection of the initial impactful meeting.
I thought, baby can I hold you, ho-ho-hold you
Similar repetition of the desire to physically hold the person.
And what’s the time, and what’s your number boy
Asking for the time and contact information again, emphasizing interest.
I can’t wait to get to know you, to know you more,
Reiterating excitement about getting to know the person better.
The first time, I saw you, I saw you
Reflecting again on the impact of the initial encounter.
I thought, baby can I hold you, ho-ho-hold you
Repeating the desire to physically hold the person and emphasizing it.
And touch down the first time, the first time
Recalling the significant moment of connection during the initial meeting.
Are you ready for this woman, this woman
Asking if the person is ready for a relationship with the singer (repeated).
The first time I saw you
Reiteration of the impact of the first encounter.
Uh, the first time
Repeating the significance of the first encounter.
The first time I saw you
Reiteration of the impact of the first encounter.
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