Lyrics
Maybe one day I'll call you 'round
Expressing the possibility of reaching out to someone in the future.
When I'm not so upside down
Describing a current state of emotional turmoil or confusion.
Baby
Addressing the person as a term of endearment.
Ba-baby
Repetition of the term of endearment, possibly emphasizing the emotional connection.
Baby
-Ba-baby
-This is an ode for you, baby
Declaring that the following words constitute an ode for the addressed person.
Please sing with me too, baby
Inviting the person to join in singing the ode together.
This is an ode for you, my boy
Reiterating that the ode is dedicated to the person, referred to as "my boy."
This is an ode for joy 'cause there's no joy
Contrasting the expected joy of an ode with the absence of joy in the situation.
Can we talk it through, like adults?
Proposing a conversation to resolve issues maturely.
Adults seem to do things that work
Noting that adults handle things better than they have in their relationship.
Better than we've done these deeds
Acknowledging past mistakes or difficulties in their actions.
I'd like to still grow up with you, please
Expressing a desire to continue growing and evolving together.
Hope you're somewhere safe, baby
Wishing for the person's safety in their current location.
So I can safely sail there, maybe
Expressing a desire to join the person, suggesting a journey or reunion.
You'll be on your way back soon
Anticipating the person's return and seeking confirmation.
Say it's true 'cause you know I love you
Expressing love and seeking affirmation of the person's feelings.
My boy, My boy
Repetition of endearing terms and affirmation of love.
Ba-baby
-My boy, my boy
-Ba-baby
-I love you
Repeated declaration of love.
I love you
-Say yes, say yes, say yes, say yes
Seeking a positive response to the proposal made in line 1.
When I'm not so upside down
Reiterating the hope for a future time when the emotional state is more stable.
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