Lyrics
Girl, you've been on my mind
Expressing that the girl has been on the singer's mind.
But I don't know your name
Not knowing the girl's name despite thinking about her.
Barman says that you're a star
Barman mentioning the girl's celebrity status, which she doesn't like.
But you don't like the fame
The girl disliking fame despite being acknowledged as a star.
And I don't know anything that I could even say
Expressing the difficulty of finding something to say to the girl.
To you
Repetition of uncertainty in communicating with the girl.
To you
-Sunny with those big bright eyes
Describing the girl as "Sunny" with captivating eyes.
Blowing me away
The girl's attractiveness being overwhelming.
Always running up that tab
Noting the girl's habit of running up a bar tab without needing to pay.
But you don't got to pay
-Mama always told me that good girls don't run away
A reference to the singer's mother advising against running away, contrasting the girl's behavior.
But you
Reiteration of the girl's contrasting actions to societal norms.
But you
-And everybody talks about you
People talking about and desiring the girl without knowing her secret.
Everybody wants a taste
-But they don't know your secret, babe
The girl's mysterious and alluring nature being a twist of fate.
A sweet and simple twist of fate
-They take the bait and run
Others falling for the bait of the girl's charm.
Thinking they found someone
-But Sunny, you and I, baby, we both know the truth
The singer and the girl sharing a deeper understanding of the truth about themselves.
So hang low, Sunny Jones
Encouraging the girl, Sunny Jones, to remain low-profile and recalling their initial meeting.
Remind me how we met before
-Take me back
Expressing a desire to go back to the good old days when they first met.
Rewind to those good old days
-Hang low, Sunny Jones
Reflecting on how the girl, Sunny Jones, lost the singer's interest after saying hello.
You lost me when you said hello
-I hope I don't forget your name
The fear of forgetting the girl's name.
All I wanna do is have you stay for a while
Expressing a desire for the girl to stay and acknowledging the impact of her smile.
Don't know why I want it but it starts with your smile
-And baby, I'd run miles and miles for you
Willingness to go the distance for the girl.
For you
-'Cause I see it in your eyes
Perceiving something in the girl's eyes and feeling a connection.
I can feel it
-The night is still young
Emphasizing the early stage of the night and the opportunity to seize the moment.
We can steal it
-Flip a coin, why don't we take a chance?
Proposing to take a chance and run away together.
So baby, take the bait, let's run
-'Cause I think I found someone
Reiterating the shared understanding between the singer and Sunny Jones.
Sunny you and I, baby, we both know the truth
-So hang low, Sunny Jones
Repeating the advice to hang low and reminiscing about their initial meeting.
Remind me how we met before
-Take me back
Yearning to go back to the pleasant memories of the past.
Rewind to those good old days
-Hang low, Sunny Jones
Reflecting on how Sunny Jones lost the singer's interest upon the first encounter.
You lost me when you said hello
-I hope I don't forget your name
The singer expressing a commitment not to forget Sunny Jones' name.
I won't forget your name
Reassurance that Sunny Jones' name will not be forgotten.
So hang low, Sunny Jones
Reiteration of the advice to remain low-key and recalling their initial meeting.
Remind me how we met before
-Take me back
Expressing a desire to go back to the good old days when they first met.
Rewind to those good old days
-Hang low, Sunny Jones
Reflecting on how Sunny Jones lost the singer's interest upon the first encounter.
You lost me when you said hello
-I hope I don't forget your name
Expressing a hope not to forget Sunny Jones' name.
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