I Second That Emotion
Chosen Few Lyrics


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Maybe you'll wanna give me kisses sweet
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
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.

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.

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Chosen Few's song "I Second That Emotion" describe a situation where the singer is interested in someone who may not want a committed relationship. The person may be willing to give the singer "kisses sweet" for one night, but not repeat the experience or call again. The singer understands that a taste of something good (like honey) is worse than nothing at all, but still desires a deeper connection with the person.


The singer then acknowledges that the person may believe that love will tie them down or make them foolish, and justify breaking the rules to avoid it. However, the singer asks the person to consider the possibility of a "lifetime of devotion" and expresses their willingness to reciprocate those feelings. The chorus "I second that emotion" means that the singer agrees with the person's emotions and desires a mutual connection.


Overall, the lyrics convey a sense of vulnerability and longing for deeper emotional intimacy with someone who may not initially want the same thing. The singer acknowledges the risks involved but expresses a willingness to take that chance for the possibility of a meaningful relationship.


Line by Line Meaning

Maybe you'll wanna give me kisses sweet
You might feel like giving me some affectionate attention


But only for one night with no repeat.
However, you're not interested in a longer-term commitment


And maybe you'll go away and never call,
You might disappear from my life and not contact me again


And a taste of honey is worse that none at all.
I'd rather not have any romantic experience if it's going to be short-lived and unsatisfying


Oh little girl!
Addressing the person being referred to throughout the song as a term of endearment


In that case I don't want nobody
If that's all you're willing to offer, I would rather be alone


I do believe that that would only break my heart
Having meaningless encounters is not worth the emotional pain it may cause


Oh, but if you feel like lovin' me
However, if you are open to being in a long-term relationship with me


If you got the notion,
If you have the desire or inclination


I second that emotion.
I wholeheartedly support that idea


So, if you feel like giving me a lifetime of devotion
Therefore, if you are interested in dedicating yourself to me for the long run


I second that emotion.
I fully back that up with my own emotions and desires




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Alfred Cleveland, William Robinson Jr.

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