Teasing to Please
Cute Is What We Aim For Lyrics
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And so typically
Soft, set back and perfectly dropped
Tough and learn, and so perfectly taught
I am as he does
You are as she was
And that's because
And that's because
But you never try
But you never try
Cause conflict and make your top pick
Restitch my ripped jeans
And take the old ones
Take the old ones out back
Sew them tight at the seams please
I've got so many ripped knees, ripped knees
I'm selfish as selfish comes
You're giving me a run for my money
Honey
This is a hint that you take
And you pull and you find a way out of what you got yourself into
But when you try
But when you try to get out you'll never find
That most definitely I will be attracted to you
If you pick my left side
Because you know how we do, we do
I'm selfish as selfish comes
You're giving me a run for my money
Honey
Cause conflict and make your top pick
Restitch my ripped jeans
And take the old ones
Take the old ones out back
Sew them tight at the seams please
I've got so many ripped knees, ripped knees
I'm selfish as selfish comes
You're giving me a run for my money
I'm selfish as selfish comes
You're giving me a run for my money
Honey
I'm selfish as selfish comes
You're giving me a run for my money
The song "Teasing to Please" by Cute Is What We Aim For is a commentary on the dynamics of modern relationships, specifically the power struggles and selfishness that can arise within them. The lines "Soft, set back and perfectly dropped/Tough and learn, and so perfectly taught" suggest a common cycle where one partner becomes passive while the other becomes dominant and controlling. The chorus ("I'm selfish as selfish comes/You're giving me a run for my money/Honey") highlights the competitive and self-centered nature of the relationship.
The second verse is more ambiguous but still conveys a sense of tension and uncertainty. The lines "This is a hint that you take/And you pull and you find a way out of what you got yourself into" suggest that one partner may be trying to escape the relationship, but the other is determined to hold onto them. The "left side" reference is unclear but may symbolize a specific aspect of their relationship that causes the most conflict.
The repeated phrase "Restitch my ripped jeans/And take the old ones/Take the old ones out back/Sew them tight at the seams please/I've got so many ripped knees, ripped knees" is a metaphor for repairing the relationship and making things right. It may also signify the idea of "making do" with what you have instead of constantly seeking something new and better.
Overall, "Teasing to Please" is a song about the complexities of relationships and the struggles that arise when two people try to balance their own needs with their partner's. The lyrics are honest and insightful, and they capture the emotional highs and lows of modern love.
Line by Line Meaning
And so typically
As is often the case
Soft, set back and perfectly dropped
Appearing relaxed and effortless
Tough and learn, and so perfectly taught
Appearing strong and knowledgeable
I am as he does
I act in the same way as he does
You are as she was
You act in the same way as she used to
And that's because
And that's the reason why
But you never try
But you never make an attempt
Cause conflict and make your top pick
Cause problems and choose your preferred option
Restitch my ripped jeans
Mend my torn denim pants
And take the old ones
And put the old ones aside
Take the old ones out back
Take the old ones to the back of the house
Sew them tight at the seams please
Sew them securely at the seams, please
I've got so many ripped knees, ripped knees
My knees are so torn
I'm selfish as selfish comes
I am extremely self-centered
You're giving me a run for my money
You're challenging me
Honey
A term of endearment or affection
This is a hint that you take
This is a suggestion that you should listen to
And you pull and you find a way out of what you got yourself into
And you try to escape the situation you put yourself in
But when you try
But when you attempt to escape
But when you try to get out you'll never find
But you will never find a way out
That most definitely I will be attracted to you
That I will certainly be interested in you
If you pick my left side
If you choose to be on my left side
Because you know how we do, we do
Because you know how we behave
I'm selfish as selfish comes
I am extremely self-centered
You're giving me a run for my money
You're challenging me
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: FERNANDO CIMATO, JEFF CZUM, JEFFREY MARTIN CZUM, SHAANT HACIKYAN, SHAANT TIMOTHY HACIKYAN, TOM FALCONE
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