Can I get to know you better
Unlocking Hearts: Exploring the Soulful Yearning in 'Can I Get to Know You Better'
Lyrics
Everybody says "Be strong" but I just can't take it
Feeling overwhelmed by the expectation to be strong, unable to endure it.
Every time I look at you, I feel funny inside, yeah
Experiencing a unique and inexplicable sensation whenever looking at the person.
I've been meaning to ask you this for such a long long time
Expressing a desire to ask a significant question that has been on the mind for a long time.
CHORUS:
Beginning of the chorus section.
Can I get to know you better?
Pleading to become better acquainted with the person.
Got to get to know you better
Emphasizing the urgency to know the person better.
Can I get to know you better tonight?
Reiterating the request to get to know the person better, particularly tonight.
I know that you think of me as just a friend
Acknowledging the perception of being just a friend in the person's eyes.
But you don't know how friendly I can be, yeah
Asserting an unknown friendly side that the person might not be aware of.
I want so much to prove my love; baby, give me half a chance
Expressing a strong desire to prove love if given an opportunity.
Can I get to know you better?
Repetition of the request to get to know the person better.
Got to get to know you better
Reemphasizing the urgency to know the person better.
Can I get to know you better tonight?
Restating the request to get to know the person better, particularly tonight.
I know that you think of me as just a friend
Reiterating the perception of being just a friend in the person's eyes.
But you don't know how friendly I can be, yeah
Reasserting an unknown friendly side that the person might not be aware of.
I want so much to prove my love; baby, give me half a chance
Reiterating a strong desire to prove love if given an opportunity.
Now I don't think I can go another day without you (Without tou)
Expressing an inability to go another day without the person.
One little kiss will tell me what I wanna know 'bout you
Believing that one small gesture, like a kiss, can reveal important information about the person.
It ain't gonna hurt you; come on baby
Encouraging the person to take a step forward, reassuring that it won't cause harm.
Can I get to know you better?
Repetition of the request to get to know the person better.
Got to get to know you better
Reemphasizing the urgency to know the person better.
Can I get to know you better tonight?
Restating the request to get to know the person better, particularly tonight.
I know that you think of me as just a friend
Reiterating the perception of being just a friend in the person's eyes.
But you don't know how friendly I can be, yeah
Reasserting an unknown friendly side that the person might not be aware of.
I want so much to prove my love; baby, give me half a chance
Reiterating a strong desire to prove love if given an opportunity.
(repeat & fade)
Repeating the chorus and fading out.
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