Lyrics
She
Introduction of the subject, likely a significant person referred to as "She."
Lit up my life like no other
Describing the positive impact "She" had on the speaker's life, suggesting a unique brightness.
Could turn life
Implies "She" had the ability to transform the speaker's life.
From black and white
Metaphorical expression, contrasting a dull life ("black and white") with a vibrant one ("technicolour").
Into technicolour
Continuation of the metaphor, highlighting the enriching influence of "She."
She
Reiteration of the subject, emphasizing her significance.
Knew all of my airs and graces
Indicates familiarity with the speaker's personality traits, both positive ("airs and graces") and negative ("big mouth" and "two-faces").
Would be calling out
Suggests that "She" would point out the speaker's flaws or contradictions.
My big mouth
Further emphasizing the potential criticism or calling out of the speaker's behavior.
And all my two-faces
Acknowledgment of personal imperfections and mistakes the speaker might make.
Maybe I would make mistakes
Admitting the likelihood of making errors in the relationship.
Would not know the right words to say
Expressing uncertainty about finding the right words to communicate.
But She'd disarm me with her mind
Highlighting the ability of "She" to disarm the speaker with her intelligence.
With questions of the English kind
Reference to engaging conversations or inquiries characterized by the "English kind."
Despite all that I say
Despite the speaker's statements, "She" seems to understand and accept him.
I'll not take it any other way
Reaffirming the speaker's acceptance of "She's" understanding.
She
Reiteration of the importance of "She" in the speaker's life.
(Don't go changing)
Reference to the famous line "Don't go changing," suggesting a desire for constancy in the relationship.
She had her ways
Emphasizes that "She" had her unique methods or characteristics.
(To try to please me)
Suggests that these unique traits were intended to please the speaker.
And we
Introduces the collective experience of "we" in the relationship.
(Can I just say)
Possibly a plea or expression of gratitude, asking if the speaker can acknowledge something.
We had our days
Reflects on shared moments and experiences in the relationship.
(Loving is easy)
Statement suggesting that love or affection is easy in the relationship.
When I was dancing by myself
Describing a moment of solitude where the speaker was dancing.
She was checking on my health
Indicates "She's" concern for the speaker's well-being during the mentioned moment.
And when we slept under the stars
Describing a shared intimate moment of sleeping under the stars.
I saved that memory in a jar
Symbolic preservation of a cherished memory.
Maybe I just made mistakes
Repetition of the admission of potential mistakes in the relationship.
Would not know the right words to say
Reiteration of the challenge in finding the right words in communication.
But She'd disarm me with her mind
Restatement of "She's" ability to disarm the speaker with her intellect.
With questions of the English kind
Recurrence of questions, possibly reflecting the depth and quality of conversations.
Despite all that I say
Despite the speaker's actions or statements, "She" accepts him without judgment.
I'll not take it any other way
Confirmation of the speaker's acceptance of "She's" understanding.
But not anymore
Signifies a change in the relationship or the end of it.
No not anymore
Repetition emphasizing that the changes are irreversible.
She's not anymore
Finality in stating that "She" is no longer a part of the speaker's life.
Anymore
Reiteration of the irreversible absence of "She."
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