Dahlia

Shoobies' 'Dahlia': A Dark Ode to Love, Conflict, and Not Pulling the Trigger
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Lyrics

My girl's two times the sun

Expressing admiration for the speaker's significant other, emphasizing her radiant qualities being compared to the sun.

But she's got three times the shine

Highlighting the exceptional brilliance or charisma of the girl, using a metaphor of shine.

It's a quarter past one

Indicating the late hour and implying that thoughts of the girl persist in the speaker's mind.

And girl you're still on my mind

Reiterating the lingering presence of the girl in the speaker's thoughts.

Am I trying too hard?

Expressing concern or self-doubt about the speaker's efforts to impress or connect with the girl.

Me say black, she say white, it's no good

Describing a disagreement or difference in perspectives between the speaker and the girl.

You hold your switchblade in your jet black dress

Painting a vivid image of the girl holding a switchblade, possibly suggesting a sense of danger or edginess.

And I'll tat your name to my chest

Symbolizing commitment by suggesting the speaker would tattoo the girl's name on their chest.

I keep it rolling off the tongue

Emphasizing the ease with which the speaker expresses love or affection.

Always on the run

Suggesting a restless or nomadic lifestyle, always on the move.

Finger on the gun

Introducing an element of danger or risk, possibly related to the girl or the speaker's lifestyle.

Pop!

Imitating the sound of a gunshot, adding intensity to the narrative.

Because I keep it loaded baby

Affirming a readiness for action or confrontation.

Yeah, I keep it loaded baby

Reiterating the speaker's preparedness for any situation.

But I ain't gotta shoot

Asserting that despite being prepared, the speaker hopes to avoid conflict.

No, I ain't gotta shoot

Repeating the sentiment of not wanting to resort to violence.

Because she says I'm bad

Reflecting the girl's perception of the speaker as "bad," possibly implying a rebellious or unconventional nature.

She says I'm bad

Repeating the girl's negative perception of the speaker for emphasis.

She says I'm bad

Continuing to emphasize the girl's judgment of the speaker's character.

But I ain't gotta shoot

Reiterating the speaker's preference for avoiding violence despite the negative perception.

Well ever since you...

Introducing a shift in the narrative, possibly referencing a significant event or change.

(Drop dead!)

Using the phrase "Drop dead!" as a dramatic expression, possibly marking a turning point in the story.

Girl you get your money by yourself

Empowering the girl for being independent and earning her own money.

Think it's funny? Don't you, hunny

Suggesting a sarcastic or ironic tone regarding the girl's financial independence.

Mother fucker stare I dare you to come in close

Confronting a potential threat with defiance, daring someone to approach.

Watch your step or you'll go ghost

Warning of potential consequences for getting too close, using the metaphor of going ghost.

She ain't no joke

Affirming the seriousness of the girl, dismissing any notion of her being a joke.

I've got my girl, my smoke

Listing personal possessions, possibly signifying the speaker's contentment or completeness.

But I ain't gotta shoot

Reiterating the speaker's reluctance to resort to violence.

No I ain't gotta shoot

Repeating the sentiment that the speaker doesn't want to use force.

Yeah, she go'n hurt you babe

Predicting that the girl will cause harm to others, possibly emotionally.

I know she go'n hurt you babe

Emphasizing the expectation of the girl causing pain to others.

Oh yeah, she go'n hurt you babe

Repeating the anticipation of the girl causing harm, reinforcing the warning.

So I ain't got to

Asserting the speaker's choice not to resort to violence despite the anticipated harm.

No I ain't gotta shoot

Reiterating the speaker's stance of avoiding violence despite being labeled as "bad."

Because she says I'm bad

Repeating the girl's judgment of the speaker as "bad."

She says I'm bad

Continuing the repetition of the girl's negative perception of the speaker's character.

She says I'm bad

Emphasizing the girl's view of the speaker as "bad."

But I ain't gotta shoot

Reiterating the speaker's choice not to resort to violence despite being labeled as "bad."

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