Elizabeth
Cult Summer Lyrics
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You took your time and made it hurt but I want it worse than anything I never had
You hate your dad and I think this would make him mad, but they can′t know
Elizabeth you wanna keep a little secret
I'm not upset you wanna kiss me in the closet
And you don′t wanna get caught but I don't care
To meet you in the bathroom stall and I want it all
Looking at you I'd never guess, in that little dress
That I′m the one you like the best
Elizabeth you wanna keep a little secret
I′m not upset you wanna kiss me in the closet
And you don't wanna get caught but I don′t care
You don't want them to look but I get stares
I know you always do what you′re supposed to do
I might be the one exception to the rule
I can tell it'd be hell if they knew
I don′t have that much to lose, not like you do
Elizabeth you wanna keep a little secret
I'm not upset you wanna kiss me in the closet
Elizabeth you wanna keep a little secret
Elizabeth, Elizabeth
The lyrics of the song "Elizabeth" by Cults Summer are about a secret romantic relationship between two high school students, Elizabeth and the singer. Elizabeth seems to be the popular girl in school who ignores the singer in the hallways, but then secretly meets up with him in the bathroom stall to kiss him. The lyrics suggest that Elizabeth is in a difficult home situation with an abusive father, and this secret relationship is a form of rebellion. The singer understands that Elizabeth wants to keep their relationship a secret, and he doesn't mind. He also recognizes that their relationship is risky for Elizabeth, who has much more to lose than he does.
The song captures the excitement and danger of a secret teen romance. It also touches on themes of power dynamics and rebellion against authority. The lyrics evoke the image of a white tennis skirt, which symbolizes both Elizabeth's unattainable perfection and the singer's desire for her. The lyrics also contrast Elizabeth's public image as a popular girl with her private emotions and struggles.
Overall, "Elizabeth" is a poignant and relatable portrayal of a forbidden romance. It captures the complex emotions of teenage love and the tension between conformity and individuality.
Line by Line Meaning
You looked at me like I was dirt, white tennis skirt
You looked down upon me with disdain even though I wore a revealing tennis outfit
You took your time and made it hurt but I want it worse than anything I never had
You deliberately delayed and made it painful for me, but I desire it more than anything I've ever wanted
You hate your dad and I think this would make him mad, but they can′t know
You have a grudge against your father, and I believe he would disapprove of our relation, but we can't let them find out
Elizabeth you wanna keep a little secret
Elizabeth, you want to maintain a discreet relationship
I'm not upset you wanna kiss me in the closet
I don't mind you wanting to kiss me privately in the closet
And you don′t wanna get caught but I don't care
You're afraid of getting caught, but it doesn't matter to me
You still ignore me in the hall but I get the call
You continue to neglect me in public, but you contact me secretly
To meet you in the bathroom stall and I want it all
To rendezvous with you privately in the bathroom, and I crave for more
Looking at you I'd never guess, in that little dress
Observing you, one would never assume that you would choose to wear a small dress and be interested in this kind of affair
That I′m the one you like the best
Nevertheless, I am the one you most favor
You don't want them to look but I get stares
You prefer to avoid prying eyes, but people still gaze at us
I know you always do what you′re supposed to do
I am aware that you always fulfill your obligations
I might be the one exception to the rule
However, I may be the only exception to this standard
I can tell it'd be hell if they knew
I can perceive that our revelation might cause chaos
I don′t have that much to lose, not like you do
I don't have much to lose, unlike you
Elizabeth, Elizabeth
Elizabeth
Writer(s): Mila Rosenthal-vincenti, Natalia Newton
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