We Got 'em Beat
Beyond Oysters and Manatees: The Deeper Meaning of 'We Got 'em Beat'
Lyrics
More than all the oysters in Apalachicola
Expressing love surpassing the abundance of oysters in Apalachicola.
More than all the manatees in the Springs of Wakulla
Emphasizing love exceeding the number of manatees in the Springs of Wakulla.
More than all that Sopchoppy honey
Highlighting the depth of affection beyond the sweetness of Sopchoppy honey.
More than all that oil rig money
Stating love greater than the wealth from oil rigs.
More than all the waves of the sea
Describing love more abundant than the waves of the sea.
We got 'em beat
Assertion that their love surpasses all mentioned comparisons.
If I had a nickel for every moment spent with you
Imagining collecting moments with a loved one, valuing them like nickels in a jar.
I'd collect them and keep them in a jar
Expressing a desire to preserve and cherish moments spent together.
Then I'd pour it out with interest to whoever is in charge
Suggesting a willingness to share those moments with others, possibly metaphorically.
Make it a double this time through
Expressing a desire for more moments, humorously requesting a double share.
More than all the oysters in Apalachicola
Reiteration of love surpassing oysters in Apalachicola.
More than all the manatees in the Springs of Wakulla
Reiteration of love exceeding manatees in the Springs of Wakulla.
More than all that Sopchoppy honey
Reemphasizing the depth of affection beyond Sopchoppy honey.
More than all that oil rig money
Reiterating love greater than wealth from oil rigs.
More than all the waves of the sea
Repeating that their love is more abundant than the sea waves.
We got 'em beat
Restating the overarching theme that their love surpasses all.
Every day is another day for us (We got 'em beat)
Affirming that each day brings more love for them, asserting superiority.
Won't take less what we're meant to take more of
Insisting on not settling for less in their relationship.
Every day is another day for us (We got 'em beat)
Reiterating the idea that each day adds to their love, claiming victory.
I'll take the verse and you take the chorus
Dividing roles humorously, one taking the verse and the other the chorus.
When it turns out true this land will break into the blue
Envisioning a positive future where their love will overcome challenges.
We won't be goners floating wide and far
Anticipating a resilient and enduring relationship, even in adversity.
You can throw on the spare tire and I'll get life vests for the dogs
Preparing for challenges together, using humor with spare tire and life vests.
Drifting is growing with me and you
Celebrating the growth of their relationship through drifting, a metaphor for life.
More than all the oysters in Apalachicola
Reiteration of love surpassing oysters in Apalachicola.
More than all the manatees in the Springs of Wakulla
Reiteration of love exceeding manatees in the Springs of Wakulla.
More than all that Sopchoppy honey
Reemphasizing the depth of affection beyond Sopchoppy honey.
More than all that oil rig money
Reiterating love greater than wealth from oil rigs.
More than all the waves of the sea
Repeating that their love is more abundant than the sea waves.
We got 'em beat
Reaffirming the overarching theme that their love surpasses all.
Every day is another day for us (We got 'em beat)
Emphasizing the ongoing nature of their love, claiming superiority.
Won't take less what we're meant to take more of
Insisting on not settling for less in their relationship.
Every day is another day for us (We got 'em beat)
Reiterating the idea that each day adds to their love, claiming victory.
I'll take the verse and you take the chorus
Humorous repetition of roles, one taking the verse and the other the chorus.
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