Lyrics
when you look my way
Expressing the desire for attention or acknowledgment when the subject looks in the speaker's direction.
girl I'd like to say
Indicating the speaker's wish to convey a message to the girl they are addressing.
that I've found somebody to love
Claiming to have found someone to love, suggesting a positive romantic development.
But how can I tell you that I do
Expressing difficulty in expressing love or making it known to the girl in question.
you know it's true
Reaffirming the truth of the speaker's feelings for the girl.
Nearly all the time
Implying constant thoughts of the girl, emphasizing a strong attraction or infatuation.
girl you're on my mine
Continuing the theme of persistent thoughts about the girl.
And I can't stop thinking of you
Expressing the difficulty in stopping thoughts about the girl, indicating a preoccupation with her.
I wish there was something I could do
Expressing a desire to take action or make a positive change in the situation.
what can I do
Expressing frustration and a sense of helplessness about the situation.
You're breaking me up
Describing the emotional impact of the situation, suggesting a sense of being emotionally hurt.
You're bringing me down
Expressing a negative emotional state and a lowering of spirits.
Sometimes I see no sense in hanging around
Expressing a feeling of hopelessness or a lack of purpose in continuing the current state of affairs.
though it should be easy,
Expressing the belief that communication with the girl should be straightforward and simple.
just to talk to you
Affirming the ease of talking to the girl.
and I know there's nothin' to lose
Acknowledging that there is nothing to lose in attempting to communicate with the girl.
But you're somethin' special in my eyes
Highlighting the girl's special significance or uniqueness in the speaker's eyes.
In my eyes
Reiterating the special nature of the girl in the speaker's perception.
You're breaking me up...
Repeating the emotional impact of the situation, emphasizing the breaking or hurtful aspect.
Like I said before, you know I love you more
Reaffirming the speaker's love for the girl.
Every time I see your face
Expressing the positive impact of seeing the girl's face.
Better take my chance, before it's too late
Encouraging the idea of taking a chance in expressing feelings before it becomes too late.
It's too late
Emphasizing a sense of urgency or limited time to act on one's feelings.
You're breaking me up...
Repeating the emotional impact of the situation, reinforcing the idea of being broken up or hurt.
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