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Rapunzel
Dave Matthews Band Lyrics
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Take me for a ride
In your sweet delicious
Perfect little mouth
Thereupon I linger
You will have no doubt
I'll do my best for you, I do
Love
Let's stop to get it going
Lost myself just thinking
About the two of us
From each other drinking
Begin with the lips
Fingertips and kissing
Turn me inside out
I do my best for you
Up and down we go
From the top you push me
This is such a thrill
Lost in love and dancing
Shake your tambourine
You blow my head open
Of this there's no doubt
I do my best for you I do
For you I would crawl
Through the darkest dungeon
Climb the castle wall
If you are my Rapunzel
You let your hair down
Right in through your window
Good they locked the door
I do my best for you
I think the world of you
All of my heart I do
Blood through my veins for you
You alone have all of me
I give my world to you
To you I will be true
Too good to be real
Smell of something cooking
My soul you're to steal
Food of love we're filling
What you've given me
For it there is no measure
Of one thing I know
I'll give my best for you
I think the world of you
All of my heart I do
Blood through my veins for you
You alone have all of me
From you my strength is full
To carry your burdens too
I give my world to you
Hip lock up so tight
You drive me crazy
Crazy is all right
With you looking at me
You make me feel high
Every single thing you do to me
Is like I'm drunk
I do my best for you, I do
The lyrics of "Rapunzel" by Dave Matthews Band seem to be about the intense desire for someone and the willingness to do anything and everything for them. The opening line is possibly metaphorical, with the singer saying they're going to consume the person they desire. They're begging for the person to take them for a ride and into their mouth, promising to do their best for them. The singer then talks about becoming lost in thought while imagining a future with their lover, the two of them drinking from one another. The second half seems to be about the physical aspects of the relationship, with the singer asking the lover to turn them inside out and promising to give their best to them.
Overall, the song seems to be about being completely devoted to someone and willing to put in any amount of effort to maintain that relationship. The repeated line of "I do my best for you" emphasizes this idea of loyalty and commitment.
Line by Line Meaning
Open wide Oh so good I'll eat you
I am eager to experience your affection and passion
Take me for a ride
In your sweet delicious
Perfect little mouth
Let's get lost in the rapture of each other's company
Thereupon I linger
You will have no doubt
I'll do my best for you, I do
I am committed to providing you with my devoted attention and love
Let's stop to get it going
Lost myself just thinking
About the two of us
From each other drinking
I get lost in thought about how we indulge and enjoy each other's company
Begin with the lips
Fingertips and kissing
Turn me inside out
I do my best for you
The thrill of our intimacy takes my breath away, and I will always put forth my best effort
Up and down we go
From the top you push me
This is such a thrill
Lost in love and dancing
Our relationship is exhilarating and dancing with you is magical
Shake your tambourine
You blow my head open
Of this there's no doubt
I do my best for you I do
You have a powerful effect on me, and I always aim to please you
For you I would crawl
Through the darkest dungeon
Climb the castle wall
If you are my Rapunzel
I would go to great lengths for you, my love, if you were my Rapunzel
You let your hair down
Right in through your window
Good they locked the door
I do my best for you
I am grateful for the intimacy we share, and I'm committed to keeping it private and special
I think the world of you
All of my heart I do
Blood through my veins for you
You alone have all of me
You mean everything to me, and my love for you runs deep
From you my strength is full
To carry your burdens too
I give my world to you
I draw my strength from you, and I will always be there to support you and share your burdens
Too good to be real
Smell of something cooking
My soul you're to steal
Food of love we're filling
Our love is so sweet and satisfying, and I feel incredibly lucky to have it
Hip lock up so tight
You drive me crazy
Crazy is all right
With you looking at me
You make me feel high
Every single thing you do to me
Is like I'm drunk
I do my best for you, I do
You have an intoxicating effect on me, and I am committed to doing everything I can to make you happy
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: CARTER A. BEAUFORD, DAVID JOHN MATTHEWS, STEFAN K. LESSARD
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