On Directing
Navigating Desire: Tegan and Sara's On Directing Revelations
Lyrics
You're directing me
The person being addressed is guiding or leading the speaker.
Your eyes focused like a microscope
The directed attention of the person is intense and scrutinizing.
Get the cuts you need
They're asking the person to take what they need from the situation, possibly implying a desire for a specific outcome.
Eyes focused like a microscope
Reiterates the intensity and focus of the person's gaze.
Go steady with me
Asking the person to maintain a stable and committed relationship.
I know it turns you off when I
Knowing that the person doesn't like it when the speaker talks in an immature or inexperienced way.
I get talking like a teen
The speaker's speech might sometimes sound youthful or inexperienced.
I get talking like a teen
Reiteration of speaking in a youthful or less mature manner.
You're directing me
The person is still leading or guiding the speaker.
You're dressed up I lose my grip, my focus
The person's appearance affects the speaker's ability to concentrate or stay focused.
Make those eyes at me
When the person makes certain expressions or gestures, the speaker loses their composure and focus.
I lose my grip, I lose my focus
Reiteration of losing composure and focus due to the person's actions.
Go steady with me
Requesting a committed and steady relationship.
I know it turns you off when I
Understanding that the person is put off when the speaker behaves immaturely.
I get talking like a teen
The speaker sometimes talks in a way that might seem juvenile or less experienced.
I get talking like a teen
Reiteration of speaking in a less mature way.
Go steady with me
Repeated request for a stable and committed relationship.
I know it turns you off when I
Understanding that the person is turned off when the speaker behaves immaturely.
I get talking like a teen
Reiteration of the speaker sometimes speaking in a less mature manner.
I get talking like a teen
Reiteration of speaking in an immature or less experienced way.
You're directing me (hold on to me)
The person continues to guide or direct the speaker while asking them to hold on or maintain closeness.
Your eyes focused like a microscope
Describing the intense and detailed focus of the person's gaze.
Get the cuts you need (hold on to me)
Asking the person to take what they require from the situation while requesting closeness.
Eyes focused like a microscope
Reiteration of the intense and focused gaze of the person.
You're directing me (hold on to me)
Continued guidance from the person with a plea for closeness or intimacy.
You're dressed up I lose my grip, my focus
The person's appearance affects the speaker's ability to concentrate or stay focused, alongside a request for closeness.
Make those eyes at me (hold on to me)
When the person makes certain expressions or gestures, the speaker loses their composure and focus, asking for closeness.
I lose my grip, I lose my focus
Reiteration of losing composure and focus due to the person's actions, alongside a request for closeness.
Go steady with me
Requesting a stable and committed relationship.
I know it turns you off when I
Understanding that the person is put off when the speaker behaves immaturely.
I get talking like a teen
The speaker sometimes talks in a way that might seem juvenile or less experienced.
I get talking like a teen
Reiteration of speaking in a less mature way.
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