Lyrics
Take me to the river
Desire to experience something profound and transformative.
Take me to the top of the world
Yearning for reaching the pinnacle of success or happiness.
Take me to the ocean
Seeking vastness and depth, possibly metaphorical for emotional intensity.
Gonna take you down in
Expressing determination to bring someone down, contrasted with beauty ("Diamonds and pearls").
Diamonds and pearls
Referencing precious and valuable elements, possibly symbolizing love.
(*)
Marked for later interpretation or left open-ended (*).
And your love's driving me insane
Experiencing intense emotions due to love, bordering on madness.
Make me smile in the pouring rain
Finding joy and happiness even in challenging situations.
Lay me down in the bed of roses
Desiring a romantic and comfortable setting ("bed of roses").
But never never let me go
Requesting not to be abandoned despite challenges.
CHORUS
Repetition of the plea to stay connected.
Standing on the edge of a heartache
Expressing a precarious position on the brink of emotional pain.
Standing on the edge of my life
Highlighting a critical moment in the speaker's life.
Everybody needs some loving
Recognizing the universal need for love and affection.
Deep inside I need you over and over (again)
Stressing the continuous need for the mentioned love.
Chorus
Reiteration of the crucial chorus.
Try me in the morning
Suggesting availability for testing or exploration in the morning.
Try me late at night on the phone
Inviting connection during nighttime, possibly emphasizing intimacy.
Try a little harder
Encouraging greater effort in the pursuit of romance.
I try to rock you down to the bone
Expressing a strong effort to deeply impact the other person emotionally.
(*) & Chorus 2X
Repetition of the marked or open-ended section, emphasizing its importance.
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