Lyrics
When Charlie speaks, she barely moves her mouth
Charlie speaks with minimal mouth movement, requiring close attention to grasp her words.
Gotta listen close, or you're gonna miss out
Emphasizes the need to pay close attention to Charlie to avoid missing out on something important.
When you catch her, what you get is more than words
When you engage with Charlie, the experience goes beyond mere words.
She'll open up your mind to a whole new world
Charlie has the ability to broaden one's perspective, opening the mind to new possibilities.
Never thought we'd have a chance to make it out
Expresses surprise at the opportunity to escape a difficult situation.
Told a joke to cheer them up, and they're all crying now
A humorous attempt to lift others' spirits, resulting in unexpected emotional reactions.
Her mood is nice and easy like a breeze
Charlie's mood is described as calm and effortless, akin to a gentle breeze.
I like it when she presses close up on me in the heat
The narrator appreciates physical closeness with Charlie in warm conditions.
It's cold, and it's nice
Contrasts the cold environment with a positive and enjoyable experience.
And it feels so good to stay up all night
Expresses the joy of staying awake throughout the night.
Just to hear what she'll say
The anticipation of Charlie's words becomes a motivation to stay awake.
And her words stick like glue to the walls of my brain
Charlie's words have a lasting impact, sticking to the narrator's thoughts.
When we take our Hawks in the park, we run
Describes an energetic and fleeting experience of running in the park with someone named Hawks.
And it feels like it's over before it's begun
The joyful experience feels short-lived and concludes quickly.
When we're done, we clarify it's all for fun
Clarifies that the activities are done for fun after completion.
Look off to the side, shade our eyes, avert the sun
After the activity, the focus shifts to the surroundings, avoiding the sun's gaze.
Never thought we'd have a chance to make it out
Reiterates the unexpected opportunity to escape a challenging situation.
Told a joke to cheer them up, and they're all crying now
Humorously mentions the unintended emotional impact of a joke.
I'd give her whatever that she needs
The narrator expresses a willingness to provide whatever Charlie needs.
I'll sit patiently and I'll wait for the day she leaves
Expresses patience and readiness to wait for the day Charlie decides to leave.
Come on Charlie, a little louder
The narrator encourages Charlie to sing louder, possibly reflecting a desire for more expression.
I say as I hear her singing out from the shower
Charlie is heard singing from the shower, indicating a private but audible expression.
Come on Charlie, we all know that song
Encourages Charlie, referencing a familiar song that symbolizes moving on.
It's the sound of someone moving on
Suggests that the sound of someone moving on is associated with Charlie's singing.
And it comes, and it begs, like the movie in my head
Introduces a metaphorical movie in the narrator's head, possibly related to Charlie's departure.
When you said your options were all fed
Refers to Charlie's choices being exhausted, leading to her departure.
So you left, and the trail you left's a mess
Charlie's departure leaves a messy trail, but the narrator appreciates it as her personal space.
But it's your nest, and I like it the best
The messy trail left by Charlie is considered the best by the narrator.
The best mess
Emphasizes the positive aspect of Charlie's mess as the best kind.
'Cause your mess is the best, oh, yes, yes
Reiterates the idea that Charlie's mess is the best and expresses approval.
I know it has to end
Acknowledges the inevitability of an end to the situation with Charlie.
We'll just play pretend, pretend
Acknowledges the use of pretense to cope with the forthcoming end of the situation.
Yeah, I think that's fine
Expresses acceptance of the situation, suggesting that pretending is acceptable.
'Cause you and I had a very nice time
Reflects on the positive experience shared with Charlie, acknowledging it as a pleasant time.
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