my boyfriend looks like jesus
Divine Love Unveiled: My Boyfriend, a Resemblance to Jesus
Lyrics
My boyfriend looks like Jesus
Expressing the physical resemblance of the speaker's boyfriend to Jesus Christ.
He loves me for no reason
Highlighting the unconditional love the boyfriend provides without a specific cause or justification.
When we kiss the sun comes up
Describing a romantic moment where a kiss with the boyfriend seems to bring about a sense of renewal.
My boyfriend looks like Jesus
Reiteration of the physical resemblance of the boyfriend to Jesus.
He came to me like the warmth of spring
Describing the boyfriend's arrival as a comforting and warm presence, reminiscent of the arrival of spring.
He said "I promise to smile, if you promise to sing"
Expressing a commitment from the boyfriend to smile in exchange for the speaker promising to sing.
I said "those other boys have been so mean
Addressing past negative experiences with other boys and expressing a cautious attitude towards promises.
So please don't promise me anything
Requesting the boyfriend not to make promises, emphasizing a desire for authenticity.
I just want to see and be seen"
Emphasizing a desire for visibility and recognition in the relationship.
Man made love some flippant game
Commenting on the trivialization of love by some and the impact on the boyfriend's reputation.
He said "Babe please don't let them ruin my name"
Boyfriend's plea to protect his reputation from negative influences.
A callous heart does pump in vain
Reflecting on the presence of a callous or insensitive heart that may be disconnected from the boyfriend.
But maybe his is not same
Suggesting that the boyfriend's heart may be different or distinct from the perceived callousness.
I'll be his wild card if he wants to play
Offering to be a source of unpredictability and excitement for the boyfriend if he wishes to engage.
My boyfriend looks like Jesus
Reiteration of the physical resemblance of the boyfriend to Jesus.
He loves me for no reason
Reaffirming the boyfriend's unconditional love for the speaker.
When we kiss the son comes up
Repeating the romantic imagery associated with kissing and the sunrise.
My boyfriend looks like Jesus
Reiteration of the physical resemblance of the boyfriend to Jesus.
He layed me down like Lazarus
Drawing a parallel between being laid down by the boyfriend and the biblical story of Lazarus.
He said "Babe open up and let me in"
Boyfriend's request for emotional openness and vulnerability from the speaker.
With each tear I knew I'd live
Expressing the transformative power of tears and the assurance of life despite difficulties.
When I cry a river, he walks on it
Metaphorical imagery of the boyfriend walking on the speaker's tears, suggesting support and resilience.
He loves my rising tide and all my sin
Acknowledging the boyfriend's acceptance of the speaker's flaws and sins.
He knows the name of every star in space
Highlighting the boyfriend's knowledge and control over celestial elements, portraying him as a divine figure.
He said "I should know, I put them in their place"
Attributing the creation and arrangement of stars to the boyfriend, further emphasizing his divine qualities.
Sometimes in the clouds I see his face
Noting the presence of the boyfriend's face in the clouds, suggesting a spiritual connection.
And on my lips he's all I taste
Expressing the boyfriend's pervasive influence, especially in moments of intimacy.
Tobacco and angel food cake
Describing the taste of the boyfriend on the speaker's lips, using contrasting elements of tobacco and angel food cake.
My boyfriend looks like Jesus
Reiteration of the physical resemblance of the boyfriend to Jesus.
He loves me for no reason
Reaffirming the boyfriend's unconditional love for the speaker.
When we kiss the sun comes up
Repeating the romantic imagery associated with kissing and the sunrise.
My boyfriend looks like Jesus
Reiteration of the physical resemblance of the boyfriend to Jesus.
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