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Naturally
Deborah Gibson Lyrics
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It's just that I don't know you anymore
What turns you on,
What has been turning you off
'Cause I hear you talking behind closed doors
What do they say all these friends of yours
And why are they no longer friends of mine
Do they remember
[Chorus]
When we didn't have to touch
It's just that it meant so much
And all hesitation was gone
We didn't analyze
We didn't have to do anything
It just came naturally
Wasn't it you who used to read my mind
I'd pick up the phone and you were there
Now it's as if you are a step behind
It was an effortless affair
Under the moon I made promises
That I really thought I'd keep back then
Do you remember
[Chorus]
I don't want to let go
I'd be letting down you and me and everyone
That hung their hopes upon
Our love and our trust
Where has all the goodness gone?
Do you remember
[Chorus]
We didn't have to touch
It's just that it meant so much
And all hesitation was gone
No we didn't analyze
We didn't have to realize anything
It just came naturally
The lyrics of Deborah Gibson's song Naturally reflect the pain and confusion of a failed relationship. The singer is lamenting the fact that she doesn't recognize her partner anymore, and feels like they're not as close as they used to be. The chorus refers to a time when they didn't have to do anything to express their love - it "just came naturally". This contrasts with the current situation, where everything seems to require effort and analysis.
The song seems to be about the loss of spontaneity and passion in a relationship, and the frustration and sadness that comes with that. The singer is trying to hold on to the memory of what their love used to be like, but it seems to be slipping away from her. There are hints that there may be some external factors causing the rift - the singer wonders what her partner's friends are saying about her, and why they're no longer friends of hers. There's also a suggestion that promises were made which were not kept.
Overall, the song is a poignant reflection on the complexities of love and the pain that comes with its loss. It's a reminder that even the most effortless and natural relationships can be fragile and vulnerable to external forces.
Line by Line Meaning
Sorry if I didn't do this, didn't do that
I apologize if I made any mistakes or neglected any responsibilities.
It's just that I don't know you anymore
I feel like you have changed and I don't understand who you are now.
What turns you on,
What do you find attractive or desirable?
What has been turning you off
What do you find unattractive or undesirable?
'Cause I hear you talking behind closed doors
I have overheard you having private conversations with others.
What do they say all these friends of yours
What have your friends been saying about me and our relationship?
And why are they no longer friends of mine
Have your friends distanced themselves from me for any particular reason?
Do they remember
Do your friends still have positive memories of our relationship?
I don't want to let go
I am not ready to give up on our relationship.
I'd be letting down you and me and everyone
Ending our relationship would disappoint and affect not just us, but everyone who cares about us.
That hung their hopes upon
Whose hopes were built on the promise and potential of our relationship.
Our love and our trust
The foundation of our relationship that we have built on love and trust.
Where has all the goodness gone?
What happened to the positive aspects of our relationship that we used to cherish?
Wasn't it you who used to read my mind
You used to understand me on a deeper level, almost like you could read my thoughts.
I'd pick up the phone and you were there
Whenever I needed you, you were always available and reliable.
Now it's as if you are a step behind
Now, it feels like you are disconnected or not keeping up with me.
It was an effortless affair
Our relationship used to be easy and natural without any effort or analysis.
Under the moon I made promises
I made commitments to you under the romantic light of the moon.
That I really thought I'd keep back then
I genuinely believed that I would be able to fulfill those promises.
Do you remember
Do you still hold onto those memories and promises like I do?
[Chorus]
The repeating refrain of the song that emphasizes the natural yet meaningful aspects of our past relationship.
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