Lyrics
The waters warm
The water is warm, setting a comfortable or soothing atmosphere.
Slipped below the line of sight
The speaker has slipped out of the normal range of vision or attention.
I'm drowning in it
The speaker feels overwhelmed and immersed in something.
There's nothing left on my mind
The speaker's mind is empty or clear of thoughts, with a focus on fleeting moments.
But flashing
The mind is occupied by flashing images or thoughts.
Like the flecks of sun in your eyes
Comparing the flashing thoughts to the specks of sun in someone's eyes.
You look out the window
Describing the partner looking out the window, possibly contemplating or daydreaming.
Then tell me you don't want to fly
The partner expresses a desire not to pursue something adventurous or unknown.
You stretch out your wings
The partner metaphorically stretches out wings, possibly expressing reluctance to explore.
And then you say goodnight
Saying goodnight, suggesting a farewell or the end of a particular phase.
Ah-Ah
An expressive sound, possibly conveying emotion or frustration.
I can't say your name
The speaker cannot mention the partner's name, indicating a restriction or taboo.
You told me not to say it again
The partner has explicitly forbidden the speaker from uttering their name again.
And you'd hate me like the wind
If the speaker disobeys, the partner will react strongly, likened to the force of the wind.
If I told you I'm losing it baby
The speaker confesses to losing control or composure repeatedly.
I'm losing it baby
-I'm losing it baby
-The perfect night
Describing a perfect night, potentially a reference to a special or memorable moment.
Sparkling like disco balls
Comparing the perfection to disco balls, emphasizing brightness and celebration.
You dance like light
The partner's dance is compared to light, suggesting grace or beauty.
Cascading on the open ground
Describing the dance spreading across an open space.
And if I told you that I even thought
The speaker suggests observing the partner as if flying.
That it looked like you were flying
If the partner is told about their perceived flight, they react with intensity.
You'd look at me with fire in your eyes
The partner responds with fire in their eyes, indicating strong emotions.
But then you'd just start crying
Despite the fiery reaction, the partner begins crying.
You'd try to escape but then you'd forget how to sing
The partner struggles to find an escape and forgets how to express joy or sing.
Tripping over words you told me that I can't say
The partner stumbles over words deemed inappropriate by the speaker.
Yeah you said that
Reiteration that the speaker is forbidden from saying the partner's name.
I can't say your name
Restating the partner's prohibition against mentioning their name.
You told me not to say it again
The partner warns against repeating the name, suggesting potential consequences.
And you'd hate me like the wind
The partner would respond negatively, akin to the force of the wind, if the speaker disobeys.
If I told you i'm losing it baby
Reiteration of the speaker losing control or composure.
I'm losing it baby
-I'm losing it baby
-Fly free my bird
An encouraging phrase, urging the partner to fly freely, possibly suggesting independence.
I'm losing it baby
Repetition of the speaker losing control or composure.
Take a chance for me
Encouraging the partner to take a risk or opportunity on behalf of the speaker.
I'm losing it baby
Repetition of the speaker losing control or composure.
Fly free my bird
Reiterating the encouragement for the partner to fly freely, with a sense of repetition and urgency.
I'm losing it baby
Repetition of the speaker losing control or composure.
Take a chance for me
Encouraging the partner to take a chance, possibly expressing a plea or desire for change.
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