Heart Don't Stand a Chance
Anderson .Paak Lyrics
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Arms, legs slapped around you
Ooh, champagne let's fall down
Arms, legs keep grabbing
See, I be catching you staring be careful
Though I don't mind it's a dangerous place to be left in
But keep your eyes on me
It feels like it's been far too long
Your knees can't hold your legs
Your feet just want a pace
The eyes keep me all in a trance
Let me ask you
But you leave it all in the back of your head
All in the palm of my hand
Ain't nobody holding you back
Don't it feel like it's been far too long, girl?
Your heart don't stand a chance
Your knees just want to break
Your eyes keep me all in a trance
And let me ask you
I know the approach is so far from what she used to
Huh, but you know it
And do I hold a candle to the last one over your moon?
Baby, of course, I do
And I'm not closing my tab
Don't it feel like it's been far too long, girl?
Your heart don't stand chance
Ooh, champagne foreign dime
Arms, legs slapped around you
Ooh, champagne let it fall down
Arms, legs keep grabbing
Two-step in the corridor
Spinning the greatest hits of Hall & Oates
Open of chronic smoke
I know my time will flee
But your heart don't stand a chance
It feels like it's been far too long
The moment is all that we have
My meter should be up by the half
A ticket is the least of my cares
So let me ask you
Am I dreaming?
Mind on a tip of a cloud
Is it real as the stone in your crown?
Say, ain't nobody towing my jag
Don't it feel like it's been far too long, girl?
Your heart don't stand a chance
I'm waiting for the white flag
You're talking with the blunt in your hand
And won't you pass that?
I know, in the morning
The sunlight cover your wounds
But I'm hoping that I look the same as the way you always knew
Baby, of course, I flew
But I'm not over what we had
Don't it feel like it's been far too long, girl?
Your heart don't stand a chance
Ooh, champagne foreign dime
Arms, legs slapped around you
Ooh, champagne let it fall down
Arms, legs keep grabbing
"Heart Don't Stand a Chance" is a song by Anderson .Paak from his second studio album, "Malibu". The lyrics talk about a man who is deeply in love with a girl who does not reciprocate his feelings. He knows that she finds him attractive, but he is aware of the fact that it is a dangerous place to be left in. He asks her whether she is dreaming or if it's real. He is sure that his heart cannot resist the charms of the girl.
The song starts with "Ooh, champagne, foreign dime". It is a reference to a luxurious, lavish lifestyle. "Foreign dime" refers to an attractive foreign woman who is valued like a currency. The line "Arms, legs slapped around you" means that the woman is physically attached to the man. She is embracing him tightly, and he is holding her by her arms and legs. "Champagne let's fall down" means that they are drinking champagne and are getting drunk together. They are trying to escape reality and are enjoying each other's company.
In the chorus, Anderson .Paak sings, "Your heart don't stand a chance, It feels like it's been far too long, Your knees can't hold your legs, Your feet just want a pace, The eyes keep me all in a trance." Here, he is saying that the girl's heart cannot resist his charm, and she has been longing for him for a long time. The line "Your knees can't hold your legs" indicates that she is finding it hard to control herself around him. The line "The eyes keep me all in a trance" means that he has a hypnotic effect on her.
Line by Line Meaning
Ooh, champagne, foreign dime
Celebrating with a fancy drink and an exotic person
Arms, legs slapped around you
Intimate physical contact with the person
Ooh, champagne let's fall down
The effects of alcohol causing them to let loose and relax
Arms, legs keep grabbing
Desire to maintain physical closeness
See, I be catching you staring be careful
The singer is aware of the other person's attraction toward them
Though I don't mind it's a dangerous place to be left in
The other person's attraction could create expectations and lead to disappointment
But keep your eyes on me
Focus on the present moment with each other
Your heart don't stand a chance
The singer is so captivating that the other person's heart is at risk of falling for them
It feels like it's been far too long
The chemistry between them is strong and long overdue
Your knees can't hold your legs
The intensity of their attraction has a physical effect on the other person
Your feet just want a pace
The other person is willing to keep up with the singer's pace
The eyes keep me all in a trance
The singer is hypnotized by the other person's gaze
Let me ask you
Seeking confirmation from the other person
But you leave it all in the back of your head
The other person is hesitant to express their feelings
All in the palm of my hand
The singer has control of the situation
Ain't nobody holding you back
The other person is free to follow their heart
I know the approach is so far from what she used to
The singer's way of pursuing love is different from the other person's past experiences
Huh, but you know it
The other person is aware of the unique approach
And do I hold a candle to the last one over your moon?
The singer wants to know if they measure up to the other person's past love
Baby, of course, I do
The singer is confident in their ability to love the other person
And I'm not closing my tab
The singer is not done enjoying their time with the other person
Two-step in the corridor
Dancing together in a private space
Spinning the greatest hits of Hall & Oates
Enjoying classic love songs together
Open of chronic smoke
Smoking marijuana together
I know my time will flee
The singer is aware that the moment with the other person is temporary
The moment is all that we have
Emphasizing the importance of living in the present
My meter should be up by the half
The singer's time is almost up, and they need to make the most of it
A ticket is the least of my cares
The singer is not worried about the consequences of indulging in the moment
Am I dreaming?
Questioning the reality of the feelings between them
Mind on a tip of a cloud
Feeling a sense of detachment and euphoria
Is it real as the stone in your crown?
Questioning if the other person's feelings are true and sincere
Say, ain't nobody towing my jag
The singer is experiencing a high in their life
I'm waiting for the white flag
The singer wants the other person to surrender to their attraction
You're talking with the blunt in your hand
The atmosphere is relaxed and informal
And won't you pass that?
Asking the other person to share their marijuana
I know, in the morning
Acknowledging the reality that the moment will end
The sunlight cover your wounds
The singer envisions the other person nursing emotional pain in the future
But I'm hoping that I look the same as the way you always knew
The singer hopes that they will always look appealing to the other person
Baby, of course, I flew
The singer has traveled a long distance to be with the other person
But I'm not over what we had
The singer is not ready to move on from the feelings they have for the other person
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Brandon Paak Anderson, Khalil Abdul-Rahman, Daniel Seeff, Sam Barsh
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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LYRICS:
Ooh, champagne pourin' down
Arms, legs wrapped around you
Ooh, champagne, let it fall down
Arms, legs keep grabbing
[V
See, I be catchin' you starin', be careful
The idle mind is a dangerous place to be left in
But keep your eyes on me
Yeah, your heart don't stand a chance
It feels like it's been far too long
Your knees can't hold your legs
Your feet just want to pace
The eyes keep me all in a trance
Let me ask you
Would you leave it all in the back of your head
Or all in the palm of my hand?
Ain't nobody holding you back
Don't it feel like it's been far too long, girl?
Your heart don't stand a chance
Your knees just want to break
Your eyes keep me all in a trance
And let me ask you
I know the approach is so far from what you're used to
But you know it
And do I hold a candle to the last one over your moon?
Baby, of course I do
And I'm not closing my tab
Don't it feel like it's been far too long, girl?
Your heart don't stand a chance
Ooh, champagne pourin' down
Arms, legs wrapped around you
Ooh, champagne, let it fall down
Arms, legs keep grabbing
Two-step in the corridor
Spinning the greatest hits of Hall & Oates
Open of chronic smoke
I know my time will flee
But your heart don't stand a chance
It feels like it's been far too long
The moment is all that we have
My meter should be up by the half
A ticket is the least of my cares
So let me ask you
Am I dreaming?
Mind on a tip of a cloud
Or is it real as the stone in your crown?
Say, ain't nobody towing my Jag
Don't it feel like it's been far too long, girl?
Your heart don't stand a chance
I'm waiting for the white flag
You're talking with the blunt in your hand
And won't you pass that?
I know, in the morning
The sunlight cover your wounds
But I'm hoping that I look the same as the way you always knew
Baby, your course, I flew
But I'm not over what we had
Don't it feel like it's been far too long, girl?
Your heart don't stand a chance
Ooh, champagne pourin' down
Arms, legs wrapped around you
Ooh, champagne, let it fall down
Arms, legs keep grabbing
I remember being tumbled around and not being able to get to the surface where the air was
And looking down and seeing my body spinning around in the white water
@kattt12345667
[Chorus]
Ooh, champagne pourin' down
Arms, legs wrapped around you
Ooh, champagne, let it fall down
Arms, legs keep grabbing
[Verse 1]
See, I be catchin' you starin', be careful
The idle mind is a dangerous place to be left in
But keep your eyes on me
Yeah, your heart don't stand a chance
It feels like it's been far too long
Your knees can't hold your legs
Your feet just want to pace
The eyes keep me all in a trance
Let me ask you
Would you leave it all in the back of your head
Or all in the palm of my hand?
Ain't nobody holding you back
Don't it feel like it's been far too long, girl?
Your heart don't stand a chance
Your knees just want to break
Your eyes keep me all in a trance
And let me ask you
I know the approach is so far from what you're used to
But you know it
And do I hold a candle to the last one over your moon?
Baby, of course I do
And I'm not closing my tab
Don't it feel like it's been far too long, girl?
Your heart don't stand a chance
[Chorus]
Ooh, champagne pourin' down
Arms, legs wrapped around you
Ooh, champagne, let it fall down
Arms, legs keep grabbing
[Verse 2]
Two-step in the corridor
Spinning the greatest hits of Hall & Oates
Open of chronic smoke
I know my time will flee
But your heart don't stand a chance
It feels like it's been far too long
The moment is all that we have
My meter should be up by the half
A ticket is the least of my cares
So let me ask you
Am I dreaming?
Mind on a tip of a cloud
Or is it real as the stone in your crown?
Say, ain't nobody towing my Jag
Don't it feel like it's been far too long, girl?
Your heart don't stand a chance
I'm waiting for the white flag
You're talking with the blunt in your hand
And won't you pass that?
I know, in the morning
The sunlight cover your wounds
But I'm hoping that I look the same as the way you always knew
Baby, your course, I flew
But I'm not over what we had
Don't it feel like it's been far too long, girl?
Your heart don't stand a chance
[Chorus]
Ooh, champagne pourin' down
Arms, legs wrapped around you
Ooh, champagne, let it fall down
Arms, legs keep grabbing
[Skit]
I remember being tumbled around and not being able to get to the surface where the air was
And looking down and seeing my body spinning around in the white water
@Gibtrickz
I saw Anderson Paak at a Bruno Mars concert in Lisbon a couple of years ago, I'd never heard of him.. This guy played Piano, he played drums, he sang, he rapped. All his tracks were so unique. What a great artist. Was a pleasure to see him perform.
@billiejean3600
@@ricardomiguelcastillo9321 yes so amazing
@cris_here
Now they are silk sonic
@louiss3566
this aged very well
@draenation265
@@louiss3566 most definitely
@tylergalvez5033
@@louiss3566 you better leave the door open even though you're smoking out the window. Just don't forget to pick up your Versace on the floor!
@ccenda3109
the drums really make this song come alive and give it that dirty swing
@Lenteux
Chris Castaneda so true, and they're all recorded live
@shemarbean1515
I think it's like this weird out of time pentuplet. On its own it really shouldn't have any sense of rhythm. It's just the fact that we can hold on to the upbeat. This is disgustingly beautiful
@johnnydrummerboy3757
Called the j dilla beat! Groovy