Annie's Song
Eric Olsen Lyrics


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I see you when you smile
And I wanna sing a song
But then I write the words
And they always come out wrong
They come out wrong

I feel it in my fingers
I feel it in my toes
But then the words get frozen
In my mouth like eskimos
I like your nose

Ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh
Annie




Ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh
Annie's Song.

Overall Meaning

Eric Olsen's song Annie's Song is a beautiful love song that delves into the complexities of being in love and not being able to express one's feelings correctly. The song is sung from the perspective of someone who's deeply in love with a person named Annie. Whenever the singer sees Annie, they want to sing a song, but when they try to write the words, they always come out wrong. This is simply because the singer is overwhelmed by their emotions and is unable to convey them in words.


In the second stanza, the singer talks about feeling the love for Annie in their fingers and toes, but the words get frozen in their mouth like eskimos. This imagery is quite stark and significant, as it portrays the feeling of being unable to express oneself or being stuck in a particular state of mind. The song ends with a repetition of 'Annie's Song' and 'Ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh,' which adds a sense of longing and devotion to the song's overall theme. This song is a classic love ballad that captures the romantic entanglement of two people trying to communicate their love for each other.


Line by Line Meaning

I see you when you smile
Whenever you smile, I notice you and it makes me feel happy inside.


And I wanna sing a song
Your smile makes me want to express my happiness through music.


But then I write the words
I try to put my feelings into words.


And they always come out wrong
Unfortunately, my attempts at expressing my feelings often fall short.


They come out wrong
Despite my efforts, the words never seem to capture the right sentiment.


I feel it in my fingers
The desire to express my joy through music resonates deeply within me.


I feel it in my toes
This urge to sing is not just in my mind, it is also a physical sensation.


But then the words get frozen
However, when I try to translate this feeling into words, I become blocked and unable to proceed.


In my mouth like eskimos
It's as if the words are trapped in my mouth and won't come out, like how eskimos can become stuck in ice.


I like your nose
Despite my inability to express myself through music or words, I still find little things like your nose charming.


Annie
The person I am addressing by singing this song.


Annie's Song.
This is the title of the song, which is inspired by Annie and my desire to express my love and admiration for her through music.




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