Miss Riddle
Boz Scaggs Lyrics
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I don't know how but you've got me playing both ends of a game I should know all about
But you came and turned inside out
Hey Miss Riddle, I'm stuck in the middle again.
It's a long way home, it's late and yet we pretend
It's a long way home, you called last night "just friends"
So cool, so clear ?, so nonchalant, so absolutely what I want
I've heard a lot of talk about how you were sizing me up,
A line or two you've dropped about but don't let me interrupt
Your game, Miss Riddle, I'm stuck in the middle again.
I've found out why those birds go looking for spring
I've found out what those dizzy heights can bring
'Cause I've found your lips are awfully nice
One stop south of paradise
Whatcha say Miss Riddle, I say we do it again.
Hey Miss Riddle, I'm stuck in the middle again
I don't know how but you've got me playing both
Ends of a game I should know all about
But you came and turned inside out
Hey Miss Riddle, I'm stuck in the middle again.
Whatcha say Miss Riddle, I say we do it again.
It's a long way home
Whatcha say we stop it.
Whatcha say we drop it.
Whatcha say Miss Riddle, I say we do it again
In Boz Scaggs's song "Miss Riddle," he sings about being caught in the middle of a game in which he should know all the rules. He tells Miss Riddle that she has turned him inside out and has him playing both ends of the game. He is pretending that it is a long way home, but it's really just an excuse to spend more time with her. They are playing it cool and pretending to be just friends, but it's clear that there is some chemistry between them. Boz has heard rumors that Miss Riddle has been sizing him up, but she doesn't let him interrupt her game. He has found out the hard way that love can make you go to dizzying heights and lead you to places you never thought you'd go, but he's willing to take the risk for a chance with Miss Riddle.
The lyrics of "Miss Riddle" convey a feeling of being trapped and caught up in a situation that you can't control. Boz Scaggs feels like he's playing a game that he should be winning, but instead he's losing. He's drawn to Miss Riddle despite the fact that she's playing hard to get and might be manipulating him. The line "I've found out why those birds go looking for spring" could be interpreted as him realizing that love is a natural instinct that can make you do crazy things, like long for someone even when it's not rational. The song is a classic example of a complex relationship where both parties are trying to outsmart each other, but in the end, they can't resist the chemistry between them.
Line by Line Meaning
Hey Miss Riddle, I'm stuck in the middle again
I'm unsure of my standing with you, and you've got me caught between two opposing sides.
It's a long way home, it's late and yet we pretend
We're ignoring the reality that we need to go home because we're enjoying each other's company.
It's a long way home, you called last night "just friends"
You claimed to only view our relationship as platonic, despite potential romantic feelings.
So cool, so clear, so nonchalant, so absolutely what I want
Your demeanor is appealing and attractive to me, even though it seems detached.
I've heard a lot of talk about how you were sizing me up
There are rumors that you were trying to determine my worth or potential value to you.
A line or two you've dropped about but don't let me interrupt
You've hinted at your intentions, but I don't want to interrupt or disrupt the game you're playing.
Your game, Miss Riddle, I'm stuck in the middle again
I'm caught in the middle of the scheme or plan that you're executing and I'm unsure of where I stand.
I've found out why those birds go looking for spring
I've discovered the reason why people seek new beginnings or romantic relationships in their lives.
I've found out what those dizzy heights can bring
I now understand the potential benefits and highs that come from romantic involvement.
'Cause I've found your lips are awfully nice
I've discovered that kissing you is enjoyable and pleasurable.
One stop south of paradise
Being with you is almost perfect, but there's still some way to go for it to be ideal.
Whatcha say Miss Riddle, I say we do it again
I'm interested in continuing our romantic involvement and want to explore it further.
Whatcha say we stop it.
Do you want to stop this relationship?
Whatcha say we drop it.
Do you want to end this relationship?
Hey Miss Riddle, I'm stuck in the middle again.
I'm conflicted about how to proceed with our relationship and unsure of our standing with each other.
Whatcha say Miss Riddle, I say we do it again.
I'm interested in exploring a romantic relationship with you further.
Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: DAVID F PAICH, MICHAEL RODRIGUEZ, WILLIAM R SCAGGS
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