Problem Child
Heartbeat of Rebellion: Decoding the Meaning Behind Roy Orbison's 'Problem Child'
Lyrics
Well my heartbeat is running wild
Expressing a heightened and erratic heartbeat, likely due to emotional turbulence.
Because of you my problem child
Referring to someone as a "problem child," suggesting they bring challenges or difficulties.
Oh-oh baby, don't be running wild
Advising the person not to behave recklessly or impulsively.
Well cool off baby, don't be a problem child
Encouraging the person to calm down and not be a source of trouble.
Well don't you see this shakin' spree
Describing a situation or behavior causing a disturbance or commotion.
Is bound to be the death of me
Conveying that the shaking spree is potentially harmful and could lead to negative consequences.
Oh baby, don't be running wild
Repeating the plea for the person not to act impulsively or without control.
Well cool off baby, don't be a problem child
Reiterating the need for the person to calm down and avoid causing problems.
Well my heartbeat is runnin' wild
Reiterating the impact of the person on the speaker's emotional state, emphasizing the problematic nature.
Because of you my problem child
Continuing to attribute emotional turbulence to the presence of the "problem child."
Oh baby, don't be running wild
Repeating the plea for the person not to act recklessly or without restraint.
Control yourself, don't be a problem child
Advising the person to exercise self-control and not become a source of trouble.
Well don't you see this shakin' spree
Reiterating the potential harm caused by a disruptive and uncontrollable situation.
Is bound to be the death of me
Emphasizing the serious consequences that may result from the shaking spree.
Oh baby, don't be running wild
Restating the plea for the person not to act recklessly or impulsively.
Well cool off baby, don't be a problem child
Reiterating the call for the person to calm down and avoid causing problems.
Well then i'm gone, that's all she wrote
Indicating the speaker's departure, possibly due to the challenges posed by the "problem child."
You'll sing this same song
Suggesting that others will experience the same challenges with the "problem child."
Oh baby, don't be running wild
Repeating the plea for the person not to act recklessly or without restraint.
Control yourself, you're a problem child
Stating that the person is a problem child, emphasizing the need for self-control.
Ooh, problem child, running wild
Reiterating the characterization of the person as a "problem child" who acts recklessly.
Problem child, running wild
Further emphasizing the person's problematic behavior, which is running wild.
Problem child, running wild
Continuing to highlight the disruptive and uncontrollable nature of the "problem child."
Problem child, running wild
Repeating the idea that the person is causing trouble and acting without restraint.
Oh baby,you're a problem child
Addressing the person directly, confirming their status as a problematic individual.
Slow down girl, down
Advising the person to slow down and exercise caution or restraint.
Slow down girl, down
Repeating the plea for the person to slow down and avoid impulsive actions.
Down girl, down
Emphasizing the need for the person to calm down and exercise self-control.
Slow down girl, down...
Reiterating the call for the person to slow down and avoid reckless behavior.
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