Lyrics
You're my alligator
You hold a significant place in my life, symbolized as an "alligator."
The holy creation
You are a sacred and special creation.
You don't even have to tell me why
Your actions and emotions are understood without explicit explanation.
I just want to see
I desire to witness and experience aspects of your life.
Address you in my letters
I express my feelings and thoughts about you through written letters.
Take me to your favorite in and out
Show me your preferred places, especially a favorite restaurant.
What's been on your mind
Share what's been occupying your thoughts recently.
On the drive through line
Discussing matters while waiting in a line, possibly at a drive-through.
Magic hour plays it's tricks
The magical time of the day is mentioned, suggesting a special moment.
Glad we didn't miss it
Expressing gratitude for not missing the magical moment.
And you're the reason why I never feel down
You are the reason for my emotional upliftment.
And you're the reason why I never feel down
Reiteration of the positive impact the person has on the singer's emotions.
So down, so down
Emphasizing the avoidance of feeling low or depressed.
You're my alligator
Reiteration of the person's importance, likening them to an "alligator."
Next to David Broyles
Reference to David Broyles, possibly a personal connection or influence.
Dancing out to earth, wind and fire
Dancing joyfully to the music of Earth, Wind, and Fire.
Can't believe you live here
Astonishment at the fact that the person resides in a particular location.
Work in Santa Monica
The person works in Santa Monica, revealing a bit about their life.
Lo-fi on Muholland Drive
Listens to lo-fi music while driving on Mulholland Drive, setting a scene.
Cause I keep wondering too
The singer contemplates the idea of relocating to the same location.
If I should move here soon
The uncertainty and contemplation about the potential move.
But I'll miss my Boston life
Reflecting on the potential loss of the singer's current life in Boston.
And leave my boy behind
Weighing the decision to leave someone significant ("boy") behind.
And you're the reason why I never feel down
Reiteration of the person's positive influence on the singer's emotional state.
And you're the reason why I never feel down
Restating the emotional support provided by the person.
So down, so down
Emphasizing the avoidance of feeling down or depressed.
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