I Second That Emotion
10dB Lyrics
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But only for one night with no repeat.
And maybe you'll go away and never call,
And a taste of honey is worse that none at all.
Oh little girl!
In that case I don't want nobody
I do believe that that would only break my heart
If you got the notion,
I second that emotion.
So, if you feel like giving me a lifetime of devotion
I second that emotion.
Maybe you'll think that love will tie you down
And you don't have the time to hang around.
Or maybe you'll think that love will make us fools,
And so it makes you wise to break the rules.
Oh little girl!
In that case I don't want nobody
I do believe that that would only break my heart
Oh, but if you feel like lovin' me
If you got the notion,
I second that emotion.
So, if you feel like giving me a lifetime of devotion
I second that emotion.
In that case I don't want nobody
I do believe that that would only break my heart
Oh, but if you feel like lovin' me
If you got the notion,
I second that emotion.
So, if you feel like giving me a lifetime of devotion
I second that emotion.
The lyrics of "I Second That Emotion" by 10dB's is about a man who is uncertain of his lover’s feelings. The song starts with him acknowledging the possibility that his lover may only want a temporary fling with no strings attached. He reveals that he would rather be alone than suffer from heartbreak or be deceived by false promises. However, he is still open to the idea of a deeper commitment with his lover, provided that she reciprocates his feelings.
The chorus of the song, “I second that emotion,” is a play on the phrase “I second that notion,” which means to express agreement with a statement or opinion. In this context, the singer is expressing his willingness to commit to his lover’s emotions if they are genuine, and he invites her to do the same. The lyrics convey a sense of vulnerability and longing, as the love interest grapples with the fear of being tied down versus the desire for true love and commitment.
Line by Line Meaning
Maybe you'll wanna give me kisses sweet
Perhaps you'll desire to give me brief, fleeting affection
But only for one night with no repeat.
Yet, it would only last for a single evening with no chance of it happening again
And maybe you'll go away and never call,
Maybe you'll leave and never attempt to contact me again
And a taste of honey is worse that none at all.
And a small sample of sweetness is worse than having none at all
Oh little girl!
An exclamation directed towards a woman
In that case I don't want nobody
If that is the case, I do not want anyone
I do believe that that would only break my heart
I believe that it would only lead to heartbreak
Oh, but if you feel like lovin' me
However, if you feel the desire to love me
If you got the notion,
If you have the idea or inclination
I second that emotion.
I agree and support that feeling
So, if you feel like giving me a lifetime of devotion
Therefore, if you are willing to commit to a lifetime of love for me
I second that emotion.
I wholeheartedly agree and support that feeling
Maybe you'll think that love will tie you down
Perhaps you'll believe that love will restrict you
And you don't have the time to hang around.
And you do not have the time to invest in a relationship
Or maybe you'll think that love will make us fools,
Or maybe you'll think that love will make us look silly
And so it makes you wise to break the rules.
And so breaking the rules regarding love seems wiser to you
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: ALFRED CLEVELAND, WILLIAM ROBINSON JR.
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