Lyrics
Your mother wanted to name you Aaron but her body billed you as a different man
Your mother intended to name you Aaron, but circumstances led to a different outcome.
And my friend if you want me to I'll call you Aaron
The singer is willing to address the person as Aaron if they desire.
I can, I can, I can, I can, I can, Aaron I can
Repeated affirmation of the singer's ability to call the person Aaron.
You sing your song with your back turned to me, your body's shaking, voice certain still
The person sings but is distant, with their back turned, yet their voice remains confident.
And if closing my eyes will love you turn around Aaron
The singer is willing to turn around and love the person, even if it means closing their eyes.
I will, I will, I will, I will, I will, I will
Repeated commitment to turning around and loving the person named Aaron.
I will, I will, I will, I will, I will, I will
-I will, I will, I will, I will, Aaron I will
-And the water's warm but it still stings your shins when you are wading in
Metaphorically, the warmth of the water contrasts with the discomfort experienced.
And it's rain that swim my feet so wet, the sweat of our bodies coming and filling it in
The rain and sweat suggest the mingling of emotions and physicality.
Your father wanted to take you shopping for something to wear on his wedding day
The father wanted involvement in dressing for his wedding, implying a familial connection.
And when I saw you standing there with your shirt tucked in well
The singer succumbed to something (possibly emotional) upon seeing the person dressed well.
I caved, I caved, I caved, I caved, I caved, I caved
Repeatedly caving in or giving in to something related to Aaron.
I caved, I caved, I caved, I caved, I caved, I caved
-I caved, I caved, I caved, I caved, Aaron I caved
-And the water's warm but it still stings your shins when you are wading in
Recurrence of the warm yet stinging water metaphor.
And it's rain that swim my feet so wet, the sweat of our bodies coming and filling it in
Continuation of the rain and sweat imagery, symbolizing emotional and physical elements.
You live your life with your back turned to me, your body's swaying, voice steady in stance
The person lives their life with distance from the singer, but their voice remains strong.
And if shutting my mouth will help you turn around Aaron
The singer is willing to shut down or stop speaking if it helps the person turn around.
I can, I can, I can, I can, I can, I can
Reiterated assurance of the singer's ability to aid the person named Aaron in turning around.
I can, I can, I can, I can, I can, I can
-I can, I can, I can, I can, I can, I can
-I can, I can, I can, I can, I can, I can
-I can, I can, I can, I can, I can, I can
-I can, I can, Aaron I can
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