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Opening Up
Chromeo Lyrics


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Yay-yay-yay-yeah
Baby girl, you got me losing my cool
Ever since I started over with you
It's like you got me opening up

I thought I'd be a Casanova
Ever since me and Needy Girl broke up
But now the lonely days are over
She's back 'cause she's got me opening up (Opening Up, Opening Up)

She's got me crying in the movies
She's got me calling her after school
I don't know what has got into me
'Cause I can't stop myself from acting like a fool

When I want it
When I need it
When my heart goes Boom Boom Boom
Everytime I feel it
I can't call it
Can't live without it
Tell me what number to dial
'Cause I've been strung out for a while
She's got me opening up

Yay-yay-yay-yeah
Baby girl, you got me losing my cool
Ever since I started over with you
It's like you got me opening up

Don't take it as some kind of diss
I'm trying to be autonomous
But everytime you're gonna miss
Your type of touch, your type of kiss
I never thought I'd be monogamous
I guess that is not a myth
I won't be having none of this
Calling Lovers Annonymous

Yay-yay-yay-yeah
Baby girl, you got me losing my cool
Ever since I started over with you
It's like you got me opening up

Overall Meaning

In the song "Opening Up" by Chromeo, the singer expresses how his relationship with a woman has caused him to let down his guard and open up emotionally. He starts by admitting that she has him "losing his cool" and that ever since they got together he feels like he's "opening up". Before her, he had planned on being a "Casanova" after breaking up with his previous partner, but now that he's with her, he feels like the "lonely days are over". He even goes so far as saying that she's got him "crying in the movies" and "acting like a fool". It seems that this relationship has caught him off guard, but he's not complaining.


Later in the song, the singer clarifies that he's not trying to be dependent on this woman or lose his independence, but he can't deny that he's falling for her. He confesses that he never thought he would be "monogamous" and that he thought he could live a life without being attached to anyone romantically, but now he feels like he can't function without her. He admits that she has a "type of touch" and "type of kiss" that he can't resist. He concludes the song by suggesting that he has been "strung out for a while" and that she's got him "opening up".


Overall, the song is about the power of love and how it can change a person's demeanor and attitudes towards relationships. It highlights the fact that even when we think we have everything figured out, love can come along and throw a wrench in our plans. However, the singer is not resentful of this fact, and seems to be happy that this woman has come into his life and has opened him up emotionally.


Line by Line Meaning

Baby girl, you got me losing my cool
You have made me feel vulnerable and I am no longer able to keep my emotions under control.


Ever since I started over with you
Since we got back together and restarted our relationship, things have been different in a positive way.


It's like you got me opening up
You have broken down my walls and allowed me to express my true feelings freely.


I thought I'd be a Casanova
I had planned to be a player, someone who pursued many romantic conquests.


Ever since me and Needy Girl broke up
After the end of my last relationship with someone who required a lot of attention and validation.


But now the lonely days are over
I am no longer feeling lonely and isolated now that I am in a relationship with you again.


She's back 'cause she's got me opening up (Opening Up, Opening Up)
The reason why my ex has returned to my life is because she sees the positive changes in me since I've been with you.


She's got me crying in the movies
My emotions have been heightened to the point where I am easily moved to tears in romantic or emotional scenes in films.


She's got me calling her after school
I find myself wanting to talk to her after school hours, even if I don't have anything specific to say.


I don't know what has got into me
I am unsure why my feelings have changed so drastically since getting back together with my ex and starting anew with you.


'Cause I can't stop myself from acting like a fool
I am unable to control my emotions and often engage in behaviors that are silly or embarrassing.


When I want it
When I am feeling desire.


When I need it
When I am in a state of longing or dependence.


When my heart goes Boom Boom Boom
When I am feeling intense emotions of love or attraction.


Everytime I feel it
Whenever my emotions are heightened, particularly in matters of love.


I can't call it
I am unable to accurately define or explain what I am feeling.


Can't live without it
I feel like my life is incomplete or unsatisfying without the presence of this person in my life.


Tell me what number to dial
I need help or guidance in dealing with my intense emotions and desires for this person.


'Cause I've been strung out for a while
I have been feeling this way for a long time and am struggling to cope without assistance.


Don't take it as some kind of diss
Please don't misunderstand my words or intentions as an insult or criticism.


I'm trying to be autonomous
I am attempting to be independent and self-sufficient.


But everytime you're gonna miss
Any time you are not present or reachable, I find myself longing for your presence and attention.


Your type of touch, your type of kiss
The specific way you touch and kiss me is very important and meaningful to me in this relationship.


I never thought I'd be monogamous
I never imagined myself committing to one person and remaining faithful in a relationship.


I guess that is not a myth
I am discovering that monogamy and faithfulness is indeed possible for me and desirable in my current relationship.


I won't be having none of this
I will not tolerate or engage in behavior that is not loyal and committed to my current relationship.


Calling Lovers Annonymous
Seeking professional help or advice in dealing with emotional and addictive tendencies in regards to romantic relationships.




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Comments from YouTube:

@BMTV33

My brother played this song for me and I was hooked. I can listen to this song all day.

@MsLime4

Love anything by Chromeo!!

@megumegii

this freaking groovy. omg i hope this kind of music will come to the mainstream again :'(

@Utubesuxmycock

+Maghfirah Rifaad fuck that

dont need mainstream to fucking undermine such awesome work

music is music. popularity and external influence is fucking irrelevant. its all about you! if you like it. thats all that counts

@XyNoST

7 years after this comment, these legends are still alive and kickin' !

@jayclarke777

There's overrated Dawn FM

@danielpintogouveia5862

Such a shame the whole album is not on Spotify. This being one of the best tracks they ever did. Sooo funky. I can never sit still listening to this 🔥

@maximianocoelho4496

Its in SoulSeek

@monse8117

Me encanta 💅💅😍

@justacup8676

I remember this track from 2008.... seems like they've been doing pretty well since.

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