I Keep It to Myself
Secrets of Love Unveiled: I Keep It to Myself
Lyrics
Well wait a minute baby, Ah, what ya gonna do
Expressing impatience or curiosity about the listener's actions.
You can call me crazy, Well, I warrnnn d you
Suggesting that the listener might perceive the speaker as crazy, with a warning.
Don't wanna get turned down
Desire to avoid rejection or disappointment.
Don't wanna frisk nobody 'round now
Expressing a reluctance to be suspicious or overly cautious.
Honey how can you ever
Questioning the listener's need for another person's affection.
Want another man's lovin'
Expressing confidence in the speaker's own ability to provide love.
When he be no better than mine?
Comparing the speaker's love to others and asserting its superiority.
Well I don't need help from anybody else I'
Declaring independence, not seeking assistance from others.
M gonna be your lover want
Expressing a commitment to being the listener's lover.
To keep it to myself
Stating the intention to keep the relationship private.
Here come another girl, ringing on a bell
Noting the arrival of another potential romantic interest.
This girl, that girl well, well
Observing multiple girls vying for attention.
Don't follow no footsteps
Encouraging independence, not wanting to follow someone else's path.
Don't wanta track nobody down, now
Rejecting the idea of pursuing or chasing after someone.
One girl sitting on a train or standing on p
Describing a girl in a specific location, possibly referencing a personal connection.
Latform number 9
Referring to a train platform and suggesting a specific context for the girl.
I ain't gonna tell anybody else
Committing to keeping certain information confidential.
That she lives on the corner
Revealing a detail about the girl's residence.
Gonna keep it to myself break
Reiterating the commitment to keeping things private.
Well, you like it in the weather babe
Expressing approval or admiration for the listener's preferences.
But, there gonna be a time
Acknowledging a potential future event or circumstance.
Even tho you like me, and it's the right time
Recognizing the listener's positive feelings but predicting a challenging time.
Somebody gonna tell you
Anticipating negative comments or criticism from others.
Somebody gotta put you down
Emphasizing the inevitability of facing criticism or rejection.
Well it's a long time coming
Suggesting a prolonged period of anticipation or waiting.
But little by little I
Describing the gradual process of moving on or forgetting.
Grab you outta my mind
Indicating a successful effort to remove someone from the speaker's thoughts.
One day when you're by yourself, and
Predicting a future moment of vulnerability or loneliness.
You need a little help
Suggesting the listener's eventual need for the speaker's assistance.
You're gonna want my lovin and
Predicting the listener's desire for the speaker's love in the future.
I'll keep it to myself
Reaffirming the commitment to keeping the love private.
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