YES
Edie Carey Lyrics


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I'd like to keep the way you look at me
Right there on your face
I'd like to keep it making me crazy
I'd like to move into you
Without taking up your place
Can I anticipate?
Saying yes, yes
Anything you want
I say yes
I say yes, I'm up to the task
Anything you ask

I'd like to stop running like I was a stupid man on fire
I'm smart enough to lay down take off my clothes
I'd like to pass this test without walking on a wire
Keep you awake when you're tired
Saying yes, yes
Anything you want
I say yes
I say yes, I'm up to the task
Anything you ask

I'd like to end this race of resistance
Walk a miracle mile
I'd like to get us both over the line
I'd like to tattoo my mouth on your shameless smile
I'd testify at your trial

A better man I never have seen
As good as one of my father's sons
And I never thought I could be
A good enough woman
A strong enough woman
Saying yes, yes
Anything you want
I say yes




I say yes, I'm up to the task
Anything you ask

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Edie Carey's song "Yes" talk about the desire for intimacy and the willingness to fully surrender oneself to another person. In the first verse, the singer expresses the desire to continue to be looked at with the same wonder and admiration by their partner. They want to become one with the person, without taking up their entire space. The singer then asks for permission to anticipate the desires and requests of their partner, being willing to do whatever is asked of them. "Yes" becomes a mantra for the singer, indicating their willingness to comply with their partner's wishes.


In the second verse, the singer wants to stop running away from their feelings and the potential of the relationship, and instead, wants to fully commit. They express a willingness to put everything on the line, to keep their partner engaged and energized in the relationship. The singer then references wanting to be with their partner beyond the finish line, to keep the joy and connection always alive. The song climaxes with the singer stating that they never thought they could be a strong enough woman for their partner, but they desire to be, as good as any of their father's sons.


Overall, the lyrics of "Yes" illustrate a desire for intimacy and surrender, permission to anticipate and listen to one's partner, and a willingness to commit and be a strong partner in the relationship.


Line by Line Meaning

I'd like to keep the way you look at me Right there on your face
I want you to keep giving me the same special look that you always do, so I can feel appreciated and loved.


I'd like to keep it making me crazy I'd like to move into you Without taking up your place Can I anticipate?
Your behavior towards me makes me go crazy in love and I wish to become a part of your life without getting in your way. Can I expect that to happen?


Saying yes, yes Anything you want I say yes I say yes, I'm up to the task Anything you ask
I am always willing to agree to whatever you want or ask of me, and make sure to fulfill the task to the best of my abilities.


I'd like to stop running like I was a stupid man on fire I'm smart enough to lay down take off my clothes I'd like to pass this test without walking on a wire Keep you awake when you're tired
I want to stop behaving recklessly and be smart enough to take bold actions that do not put you or me in trouble. I want to make sure you are happy and supported even when you are tired.


I'd like to end this race of resistance Walk a miracle mile I'd like to get us both over the line I'd like to tattoo my mouth on your shameless smile I'd testify at your trial
I want us to stop resisting each other and instead make progress towards building a strong relationship. I wish to cherish your beautiful smile forever and be your partner through thick and thin, even if it means standing by you during tough times.


A better man I never have seen As good as one of my father's sons And I never thought I could be A good enough woman A strong enough woman
You are the best person I have ever met, even as good as my father's sons. I never thought I could become a woman who is strong and capable enough to be with someone like you.




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: JOSEPH HENRY BURNETT, BILL MAXWELL, JERRY PETERS, TRADITIONAL, PD TRADITIONAL

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