When She Smiles
Coconuts Lyrics
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And when she comes, she comes for free
And when she says she wants me to stay
Other boys get in the way
There's nothing else for me to say
Now while we long for yesterday
And how we said we'll run away
And I will stay with you for a while
That's how we wanted all our time
Even when she wakes up
Even when she's tired
Even when she wakes up
She is wonderful
In Coconuts's song "When She Smiles", the lyrics depict a romantic and carefree relationship that the singer cherishes. The first line "And when she smiles, she smiles for me" emphasizes the singer's admiration for his partner's smile, which brightens up his day. The subsequent lines "And when she comes, she comes for free / And when she says she wants me to stay / Other boys get in the way" suggest that the singer's partner is independent and confident in her choice for a partner, which in this case is the singer. However, the lyric "Other boys get in the way" also implies that there are still other suitors who try to woo the singer's partner away from him, but the singer is confident in their relationship.
The chorus "Now while we long for yesterday / And how we said we'll run away" suggests a nostalgia for a carefree past, where the singer and partner had made plans to run away together. The line "And I will stay with you for a while / Just to walk and watch you smile" shows that the singer values simple moments with his partner, and her smile is enough to bring him joy. The last two lines of the chorus "That's how we wanted all our time / Even when she wakes up" reinforces the idea that the singer and his partner wanted to spend all their time together, even during mundane moments like waking up.
The final lines "Even when she's tired / She is wonderful" show that the singer still admires and loves his partner despite her flaws and moments of exhaustion. The song overall depicts a young and carefree relationship that is still strong despite external pressures.
Line by Line Meaning
And when she smiles, she smiles for me
Her smiles are reserved for me alone, indicating the depth of her love for me.
And when she comes, she comes for free
I don't have to pay for her love and affection. It comes naturally and freely from her heart.
And when she says she wants me to stay
Her desire for me to stay demonstrates her deep attachment and longing for my presence.
Other boys get in the way
There are others who seek her attention, but her heart is only for me.
There's nothing else for me to say
My love for her is so deep that there are no words to describe it fully.
Now while we long for yesterday
We yearn for the past, where our love was pure and unblemished, without any distractions.
And how we said we'll run away
We dreamed of escaping our mundane lives to be together in a beautiful, carefree world.
And I will stay with you for a while
I am committed to being by her side for an extended period of time, despite any hardships or difficulties we may encounter.
Just to walk and watch you smile
I find sheer joy and contentment in simply observing her beautiful face light up with happiness.
That's how we wanted all our time
Our greatest desire is to spend all our time together, living in a state of eternal bliss and happiness.
Even when she wakes up
Her radiance and loveliness is not limited to when she's fully rested and alert.
Even when she's tired
Her exhaustion doesn't take away from her inherent beauty and charm.
Even when she wakes up
She awakens each day as a wonderful, captivating woman who brings light and love into my life.
She is wonderful
Simply put, she is a truly amazing and extraordinary person who fills my life with joy and love.
Contributed by Benjamin G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.