New Thing
Eternal Yearning: Unveiling the Meaning Behind Saint Etienne's 'New Thing'
Lyrics
Our Father, who art in Heaven
Expressing a connection with a higher power, invoking the presence of God as a reference.
Please, stay there
Humorous plea for God to stay in Heaven, suggesting a desire for independence or self-reliance.
New thing, it's such a new thing
Introducing a new experience or situation, possibly a relationship or change in life.
You got me where you want me
Acknowledging vulnerability, being in a position where someone else has control.
You got me where you want me, ooh yeah
Reiteration of vulnerability, emphasizing the captivation or influence of another person.
New thing, it's such a new thing
Continuation of the theme of a novel experience, emphasizing its newness.
You got me where you want me
Reiterating the idea of being under someone's control or influence.
You got me where you want me, ooh yeah
Emphasizing the impact or power the other person holds in the situation.
Could it be we'll stay together, will I ever know?
Raising questions about the possibility of a lasting connection and expressing uncertainty.
If this night could last forever, maybe then I'll know
Desiring an eternal moment, possibly reflecting on the transient nature of time.
Could it be we'll stay together, will I ever know?
Repeating the uncertainty about the future of the relationship, seeking clarity.
If this night could last forever, maybe then I'll know
Expressing a wish for a timeless experience, indicating a longing for permanence.
New thing, it's such a new thing
Reiteration of the newness of the experience, highlighting its freshness or uniqueness.
You got me where you want me
Restating the vulnerability and being in the desired position of the other person.
You got me where you want me, ooh yeah
Reaffirming the power or control the other person holds in the dynamic.
New thing, it's such a new thing
Repeating the theme of a new and significant experience, emphasizing its impact.
You got me where you want me
Reiterating the idea of being in a desired or controlled state.
You got me where you want me, ooh yeah
Emphasizing the continuing influence or control the other person has in the situation.
New thing, it's such a new thing
Repeating the notion of a new and impactful experience, reinforcing its novelty.
New thing, it's such a new thing
Further emphasis on the novelty of the experience, suggesting its significance.
New thing
Repeating the phrase "New thing" as a concluding remark, possibly underscoring its importance.
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