Lyrics
Some days it's easy to talk
Expressing that communication is sometimes effortless.
Some days it's not
Contrasting with line 1, acknowledging that communication can be difficult on certain days.
But you are the man that you are for me
Affirming the partner's identity and importance in the speaker's life.
Some days it's easy to talk
Repetition of the idea from lines 1-2, emphasizing the fluctuating nature of communication.
Some days it's not
Reiterating the challenges of communication but from the speaker's perspective.
I am the girl that I am for you
Asserting the speaker's identity and commitment in the relationship.
And it helps that we are
Highlighting the mutual support and understanding between the partners.
And it helps that we are
-Ahhh
Repetition of vocalizations (Ahhh), possibly indicating emotional intensity or a shared experience.
Ahhh
-Ahhh
-Ahhh
-You just keep holdin’ on
Encouragement to persevere and hold on in the face of challenges or difficulties.
Oh you keep holdin’ on
-You just keep holdin’ on
-Oh you keep holdin’ on
-When you bite your tongue
Metaphorically describing the aftermath of suppressing one's feelings or thoughts—resulting in a metaphorical taste of blood.
All you taste is blood
-When you bite your tongue
-All you taste is blood
-When you bite your tongue
-All you taste is blood
-When you bite your tongue
-All you taste is blood
-You just keep holdin’ on
Repeating the encouragement to hold on, suggesting the importance of endurance.
You just keep holdin’ on
-You just keep holdin’ on
-You just keep holdin’ on
-Well you keep holdin’ on
Further emphasis on the idea of holding on, possibly escalating in intensity.
You just keep holdin’ on
-Well you keep holdin’ on
-Well you keep holdin’ on
-You just keep…
Repetition of "keep," reinforcing the message of perseverance and endurance.
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