Lyrics
I'd like to see you before I go
The speaker expresses a desire to meet with someone before leaving.
There's a few things I'd like to do
The speaker has specific things they want to accomplish or experience before departing.
And when you're gone, you'll be gone for long
Anticipating a prolonged absence when the other person will be gone.
And soon I'll be gone too
The speaker acknowledges their imminent departure as well.
But don't sweat it, don't sweat it, don't sweat it, ooh
The repeated refrain "Don't sweat it" suggests a message of reassurance, advising against worrying or stressing about the situation.
Don't sweat it, don't sweat it, don't sweat it
-Are you happy with the color of your tea
A random question about the person's satisfaction with the color of their tea, possibly a metaphor for contentment with life's details.
Could you use some sugar now?
Suggesting the addition of sweetness to life, metaphorically represented by sugar in tea.
You're satisfied with your boy or your girl
Asking if the person is content with their romantic relationship.
Your little butter cup
Endearing term ("butter cup") for the person, possibly implying a close relationship.
But don't sweat it, don't sweat it, don't sweat it
Reiteration of the refrain, emphasizing the message of not worrying or stressing.
Don't sweat it, don't sweat it, don't sweat it.
-I'd like to see you before I go
Repetition of the desire to see the person before departing.
There's a few things I'd like to do
Repetition of the speaker's specific desires before leaving.
And when you're gone, you'll be gone for long
Reiteration of the expected prolonged absence of the person.
And soon I'll be gone too
Confirmation of the speaker's imminent departure.
But don't sweat it, don't sweat it, don't sweat it
Final emphasis on the message of not worrying or stressing, repeating the refrain.
Don't sweat it, don't sweat it, don't sweat it
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