The Stalker
In the Shadows of Love: Unveiling Phantom Planet's Stalker Tale
Lyrics
I see you runnin'
I observe you running
Right up the stairs
Heading up the stairs
Don't mean to pry into your affairs
Expressing a reluctance to intrude into your private matters
But you get in at all hours of the night
Noting your late-night arrivals
Just making sure that you got in alright
Checking to ensure your safe entry
Well call me crazy, but I think I'm in love
Admitting a possible infatuation, claiming to be in love
You're the only girl that I've been thinking of
Emphasizing that you are the sole focus of romantic thoughts
I told you the truth and you got up and ran
Disclosing honesty, recounting a situation where you confessed feelings and the person left abruptly
I speak of true love, which you love
Referencing genuine love, but lamenting a lack of comprehension
But you don't understand
Expressing a lack of understanding on the other person's part
I wear you perfume, I read your mail
Engaging in intrusive behaviors like wearing perfume and reading mail
If I get one more strike I go to jail
Noting a potential legal consequence for your actions
Is it weird I made a doll out of strands of your hair? (uh-huh, uh-huh)
Admitting to creating a doll using strands of the person's hair
I just wanted to show you how much I really care
Explaining the doll as a gesture to express deep care
Well call me crazy, but I think I'm in love
Reiterating the belief of being in love
You're the only girl that I've been thinking of
Re-emphasizing that the person is the sole romantic interest
I told you truth and you got up and ran
Recalling a previous instance of honesty leading to the person leaving
Oh I am not a stalker, I'm just your biggest fan
Denying being a stalker and claiming to be the person's biggest fan
(I'm just your biggest fan, but you don't understand)
Repeating the assertion of being a fan and expressing frustration at the lack of understanding
I'm just your biggest fan, I'm just your biggest fan
Repeating the claim of being the person's biggest fan
The stalker
Summarizing the theme of the song as "The Stalker"
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