Lyrics
Girl, where'd you get that frown?
Asking about the source of the girl's sadness or discontent.
Don't tell me baby
Advising the girl not to disclose the reason for her sadness just yet.
And who would let you down?
Questioning who would disappoint or betray her.
Don't tell me baby, come on now
Reiterating the advice not to share the disappointment just yet.
We've been talkin' bout
Referencing ongoing discussions about familiar topics.
The same old things like whether
Discussing repetitive subjects, possibly related to their relationship.
We'd be worrying about
Speculating about potential worries if they were together.
It if we were together, yeah
Expressing uncertainty about potential concerns in a relationship.
And who woulda broke your heart?
Questioning who might have caused emotional pain or heartbreak.
Don't tell me, baby
Advising against sharing details about the broken heart just yet.
About well my favorite part
Referencing a favorite part, possibly from a past relationship.
Don't tell me baby, child
Reiterating the advice not to reveal certain details.
In the time it takes for you to think it over, yeah
Highlighting the short time it takes for the girl to think things over.
I'll be closer than the seat belt on your shoulder
Expressing proximity and closeness, likening it to a seat belt.
So, won't you come on over, girl?
Inviting the girl to come over despite the situation.
I'm a repo man, it's sad but I'll have to do
Describing oneself as a repo man, suggesting a role in reclaiming or salvaging.
You know I know girl, you can't keep me guessing
Acknowledging an understanding that the girl can't keep the speaker guessing.
It's the same old plan but your name's been engraved in blue
Referring to a recurring plan with the girl's name symbolically engraved in blue.
You know my way girl, I've learned my lesson
Expressing familiarity with a particular way of dealing with situations, having learned a lesson.
Girl, I can see you cry
Observing the girl's tears and expressing a desire not to know the reason just yet.
Don't tell me baby
Reiterating the advice not to disclose emotional confidences.
And girl, if you must confide
Encouraging the girl to keep her secrets or confidences.
Don't tell me baby, closer
Emphasizing proximity and closeness, using sequins as a metaphor.
In the time it takes for you to think it over
Repeating the theme of quick decision-making and urging the girl to think it over.
I'll be closer than the sequins on your shoulder
Highlighting extreme closeness, likening it to sequins on the girl's shoulder.
But won't you think it over, girl
Asking the girl to reconsider the situation.
Don't tell me baby
Reiterating the advice not to reveal certain information or emotions.
Don't tell me baby
Repeating the refrain of not telling certain things to the speaker.
Don't tell me baby, girl
Continuing the refrain and emphasizing not sharing specific details.
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