Shouldn't
Love's Unyielding Call: Should I, Shouldn't I?
Lyrics
I know I probably shouldn't But darlin' I'm been love and you know it
Expresses awareness that the speaker may be making a mistake but asserts their love for the person.
Love ain't rational you belong with me
Love is described as irrational, and the speaker believes the person belongs with them.
And your father's probably happy right now
Suggests the person's father is pleased that they avoided a man who behaves irresponsibly.
That you dodged a man that runs around
Further emphasizes that the person made a wise choice in avoiding a man who is promiscuous.
But you and I both know it, you're the reason
Implies that the person is the reason the speaker returns to town, indicating a strong connection.
I come back to town
Acknowledges the likelihood that the person may be in a relationship currently.
And you probably got a man right now
Suggests the person may believe they found their ideal partner.
And you're probably thinkin' that you found
Reiterates the speaker's belief that the person truly belongs with them, not their current partner.
The man of your dreams, but baby you belong with me
Expresses the speaker's desire for the person to be with them despite potential complications.
And I want to but I probably shouldn't
Admits the speaker's internal struggle, acknowledging that advising the person to leave their current partner might be inappropriate.
Tell you to dump his ass and look at
Encourages the person to reconsider their current relationship and reflects on the past shared with the speaker.
All the things we had, baby you belong with me
Emphasizes the speaker's belief that the person truly belongs with them, reminiscing about their shared experiences.
Well do you remember the ways
Presents a question about whether the person remembers the joyful moments shared in the past.
We would laugh at everything
Recalls the lightheartedness of the past relationship, suggesting a deep connection.
I can't just forget it, I hope you feel the same
Expresses difficulty in forgetting the past and hopes the person feels the same way.
Cause if love was something we had
Raises a question about the nature of their past love and why it turned out badly.
Then how does it turn out so bad
Comments on the unpredictable and complex nature of love, alluding to its tendency to coexist with hate.
Well love runs with hate and you don't know how to hate
Suggests the person struggles with negative emotions but lacks the knowledge or ability to express hatred.
And you probably got a man right now
Reiterates the possibility that the person is currently in a relationship.
And you're probably thinkin' that you found
Implies the person may believe they found their ideal partner, reiterating the speaker's disagreement.
The man of your dreams, but baby you belong with me
Asserts the speaker's belief that the person truly belongs with them, despite potential obstacles.
And I want to but I probably shouldn't
Acknowledges the internal conflict of advising the person to leave their current partner.
Tell you to dump his ass and look at
Encourages the person to reconsider their current relationship and reflects on the past shared with the speaker.
All the things we had, baby you belong with me
Emphasizes the speaker's belief that the person truly belongs with them, reminiscing about their shared experiences.
I know I probably shouldn't But darlin' I've been lovin' you, you know
Repeats the idea that the speaker may be making a mistake but affirms their enduring love for the person.
Love ain't rational, you belong with me
Reiterates the concept that love is irrational and asserts the person belongs with the speaker.
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