Either or Both
Love's Quirks: Embracing Imperfections in the Dance of Life
Lyrics
Sometimes these hands get so clumsy
Sometimes my hands are clumsy, leading to dropped things and laughter from others.
That I drop things and people laugh
Continuing the theme of occasional clumsiness, acknowledging the reactions of people around.
Sometimes these hands seem so graceful
Contrastingly, there are times when my hands appear graceful, perhaps in a skilled or elegant manner.
I can see them signin' autographs
During these moments of grace, I can visualize my hands, metaphorically, "signing autographs," suggesting a sense of accomplishment.
What I want to know from you
Posing a question to the listener about their response to the singer's plea or expression.
When you hear my plea
Asking whether the listener, upon hearing the plea, likes or loves the singer.
Do you like or love
Presents a choice between liking and loving, or perhaps a combination of both.
Either or both of me
Repetition of the question, emphasizing the uncertainty about the listener's feelings.
Do you like or love
Reiteration of the choice between liking and loving or a combination of both.
Either or both of me
Continued emphasis on the uncertainty of the listener's feelings toward the singer.
Sometimes this face looks so funny
Describing instances when the singer's face appears amusing, prompting the desire to hide it behind a book.
That I hide it behind a book
Continuing the theme of occasional facial awkwardness and the coping mechanism of hiding behind a book.
But sometimes this face has so much class
In contrast, there are times when the singer's face exudes class, inviting a second, admiring glance.
That I have to sneak a second look
Expressing the need to sneak a second look at the singer's face during moments of exceptional class.
Sometimes this life gets so empty
Acknowledging moments in life when it feels empty, possibly implying loneliness or lack of fulfillment.
That I become afraid
Admitting to feelings of fear during times of emptiness, reflecting vulnerability.
Then I remember you're in it
Finding comfort and a sense of purpose by remembering the presence of the listener in the singer's life.
And I think I might still have it made
Reflecting on the belief that having the listener in the singer's life contributes to a sense of fulfillment or success.
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