Strings
Young the Giant Lyrics

Oh, what did I say?
The singer questions their own words and actions in relation to another person.

She's all shook up
The other person is experiencing a strong emotional response, likely due to the singer's words or actions.

Lost in the summer, man
The other person is feeling lost or uncertain, possibly due to the intensity of their emotions or the season of the year.

We're burning up
The situation between the artist and the other person is becoming increasingly intense, possibly due to romantic attraction or conflict.

The time don't show
Time seems to pass more quickly or slowly than expected, or is not a reliable indicator of the intensity of emotions or experiences.

When the sun gets carried
The reference to the sun being 'carried' suggests a sense of momentum or movement, possibly related to the passage of time or the intensity of the moment.

The tide curves off your body
The motion of the ocean tide is compared to the shape of the other person's body, which may suggest a sense of intimacy or sensuality.

Oh, you'll stay with me
The artist hopes or expects that the other person's intense emotional response will lead them to remain close, either physically or emotionally.

I, now I will show you
The artist takes an active role in shaping their relationship with the other person, possibly indicating a desire to initiate or control the intensity of their interactions.

It's how I lie
The artist suggests that their own behavior or words may not be entirely truthful or straightforward in their intentions or motivations.

When no one told you
The other person may be unaware of the depth or intensity of the singer's feelings or motivations.

Vision by the seaside
The artist imagines a romantic or emotional experience that takes place in a coastal setting, possibly invoking a sense of openness, freedom, or possibility.

We moving our hearts
The singer and the other person share a deep emotional connection or attraction.

With I don't know
The exact nature or details of the shared emotional experience are unclear or difficult to define.

When the fire gets hazy
The intensity of the singer's emotions may fluctuate or become more difficult to discern over time or due to external factors.

The flames roll down and off her body
The imagery of flames 'rolling down' the other person's body suggests a sense of sensuality or intimacy, while the notion of the flames 'rolling off' may indicate a changing or fading intensity of emotion.

So ride, Sherry, ride, Sherry, ride
The artist addresses the other person by name and suggests that they should enjoy or embrace the intense emotional experience they are sharing, possibly with a sense of urgency or immediacy.

We'll go in the night
The singer and the other person may engage in intense or emotional experiences under the cover of darkness, suggesting a sense of mystery or intimacy.

Wondering why no one told you
The singer and the other person may feel uncertain or confused about the intensity of their emotions or the nature of their relationship, wondering why others have not given them advice or guidance.

Now I can walk the stones of the shoreline
The artist suggests that they have gained a new perspective or sense of clarity, possibly related to their experiences with the other person or the intensity of their emotions.

And taste the ocean salt when the cold shines
The artist describes a sensory experience that combines the taste of salt with the sensation of cold, possibly suggesting a feeling of harshness or discomfort in their emotional experiences.

My words are rolling soft down your south side
The artist suggests that their words or actions are gentle or tender in contrast to the intensity of their emotions, while also referencing the other person's physical body.

Oh, you won't hide
The other person may feel exposed or vulnerable due to the singer's intensity of emotion or their own emotional response, but the singer reassures them that they do not need to hide or be ashamed.

Why, you know it goes, you know it goes
The repetition of the word 'why' suggests a sense of questioning or uncertainty, while the assertion that 'it goes' implies a sense of inevitability or predictability, either in their emotional experiences or in the trajectory of their relationship.

Why it goes
The singer continues to grapple with the question of why their emotional experiences or relationship have taken the course they have, but still implies a sense of acceptance or understanding.