Lyrics
After dinner, baby we gotta talk
After dinner, the speaker wants to have a serious conversation.
I've been hearing strange things around the block
Rumors or gossip about the speaker are circulating in the neighborhood.
And what they're saying is really creeping my style
The speaker is bothered by the rumors, as they are affecting their image.
That you've been wanting to leave me, for awhile
There is a suspicion that the partner has been considering ending the relationship for some time.
So tell me now, I'm tired of waiting
The speaker is growing impatient and wants to know the truth now.
Is there someone else you'd rather be dating?
The speaker questions if there is someone else the partner prefers to date.
So tell me now, I'm ready for the truth
Reiteration of the speaker's readiness to hear the truth.
Is there someone else you'd rather be with you?
The speaker wonders if there is someone else the partner would rather be with.
Baby, I got a brand new car
The speaker mentions having a new car, possibly trying to highlight their success.
One day I'm gonna be a big movie star
Expresses a desire to become a famous movie star in the future.
Driving down the sunset boulevard
Imagery of driving down Sunset Boulevard, associating it with success and glamour.
Do you wanna miss out on me and my guitar?
Asks if the partner wants to miss out on the speaker's potential success and talents.
So tell me now, I'm tired of waiting
Repetition of impatience, demanding the truth immediately.
Is there someone else you'd rather be dating?
The speaker repeats the question about someone else the partner might prefer dating.
So tell me now, what am I gonna do?
Expresses uncertainty about what to do next after hearing the potential truth.
Is there someone else you'd rather be with you?
The speaker inquires if there is someone else the partner would rather be with.
You know, sometimes
A general statement about feeling lonely at times.
I feel kinda lonely
The speaker expresses the need for the partner during lonely moments.
That's when I need you, need you
Reiteration of needing the partner during times of loneliness.
T-t-t-t-tell me now, I'm tired of waiting
Repeats the impatience and the demand for the truth.
Is there someone else you'd rather be dating?
The speaker repeats the question about someone else the partner might prefer dating.
So you're saying to me
The partner responds, suggesting the possibility of someone else filling the speaker's role.
You really think somebody can fill my shoes
The speaker questions if the partner truly believes someone else can replace them.
Is there someone else you'd rather be next to?
Asks if there is someone else the partner would rather be close to.
Ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh
A vocalization expressing emotional distress or contemplation.
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