Bird on a Wire
5 Cent Deposit Lyrics
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or a guy want a girl don't know why
I can't get you outta my mind
don't know what to say I aint afraid
I aint afraid I just don't know what to say
how do thoughts get so frayed
teenage lust inside of me
all this sexuality
or is there something wrong with me
The lyrics in 5 Cent Deposit's song "Bird on a Wire" deals with the confusion and complexity of teenage love and sexuality. The singer wonders about the mysterious workings of attraction between a girl and a guy, expressing his frustration at not being able to get her off his mind. Despite his fearlessness, he admits to feeling lost about what to do or say. The repeated phrase "I ain't afraid" is more about the singer's willingness to confront his emotions than his actual bravery. He then questions whether his strong desires and impulses are normal and wonders if there is something wrong with him.
The song touches upon themes of teenage angst, uncertainty, and sexual awakening. The lyrics describe the powerful, hormonal energy that comes with adolescence and the confusion that can arise when trying to make sense of it all. The song also highlights the struggles of adolescent relationships, and the difficulty in understanding and communicating one's emotions.
Line by Line Meaning
what makes a girl want a guy
What causes a woman to desire a man
or a guy want a girl don't know why
Or a man to desire a woman without understanding the reason
I can't get you outta my mind
I cannot stop thinking about you
don't know what to say I aint afraid
I am not fearful, but I lack the words to express myself
I aint afraid I just don't know what to say
I am not scared; I am merely struggling to find the right words
how do thoughts get so frayed
How do ideas become so tangled and disjointed?
teenage lust inside of me
I am experiencing sexual longing due to my adolescence
all this sexuality
I am overwhelmed by my sexual desires and urges
is this the way it's supposed to be
Is this the normal experience of adolescence?
or is there something wrong with me
Or is there something abnormal and troubling about my thoughts and feelings?
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