Strangelove
Herrick & Hooley Lyrics
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Haven't seen you lately, baby, you know you can tell me anything
Laying by the pool with the summer breeze
Baby me and you have got our own thing going on
Don't know where we went wrong
Let me take you where the sidewalk ends
And I can show you where our love begins
Like we were just friends
'Cuz I've been hearing things, things I don't wanna hear, yeah
And if you could let me in
I can show you what you've been missing
Cruising through the night, don't you wish that we could fast forward?
Buying tickets for a flight, looking for our passports
Everything is going right, lighting up the dashboard
If you're feeling how I feel, light you up some hash and [?]
If you're feeling what I'm feeling, girl
I've been dazing lately, I've been hazy lately
And all that I want is your attention baby
If you put me on the roster, I swear I'll be a motherfucking rockstar
I want to love you and then some
I could be your motherfucking rock if you make me
And all I want is to make you my lady
I've been taking my time with relations
I'm running in circles, I'm pacing, I'm chasing you baby
I've been sleeping and dreaming of being the man that I want you to make me
I ain't playing, I've been staying with you and praying that you're gonna save me
But I know that you hate me
Tell me something good, tell me something new, what's with you?
Haven't seen you lately, baby, you know you can tell me anything
Laying by the pool with the summer breeze
Baby me and you have got our own thing going on
I don't know where we went wrong
Let me take you where the sidewalk ends
And I can show you where our love begins
Like we were just friends
And just tell me if you're alright
'Cuz I've been hearing things, things I don't wanna hear
And if you could let me in
I can show you what you've been missing
The lyrics of Herrick & Hooley's "Strangelove" depict a conversation between two lovers who have lost touch with each other recently. The singer is trying to reconnect with their partner and understand what's been going on in their life. The lyrics start with the singer asking their partner to tell them something good or something new. The singer assures their partner that they can talk to them about anything and everything - this suggests that there might have been some distance between the two of them.
The bulk of the song is about the singer's desire to reignite the passion and love in their relationship. The line "Let me take you where the sidewalk ends" is a reference to a poem by Shel Silverstein called "Where the Sidewalk Ends." The poem is about leaving the confines of normal life and finding something new and exciting. The singer is promising to take their partner on an adventure that will reignite the passion in their relationship. They believe that they can show their partner where their love began - suggesting that their relationship has lost its spark and needs to be rekindled. The song ends with the singer asking their partner to let them in - they are promising to show their partner what they've been missing.
Overall, "Strangelove" is a song about two people trying to reconnect and find the love that seems to have been lost. It's an emotional song that deals with themes of love, connection, and renewal.
Line by Line Meaning
Tell me something good, tell me something new, oh what's with you?
Asking for information on how the other person is doing and if anything new is happening in their life.
Haven't seen you lately, baby, you know you can tell me anything
Acknowledging that they haven't seen each other in a while and reassuring the other person that they can confide in them.
Laying by the pool with the summer breeze
Describing a relaxing and enjoyable moment with the other person, emphasizing how well they get along.
Baby me and you have got our own thing going on
Acknowledging that they have a special and unique connection with each other.
Don't know where we went wrong
Expressing confusion and regret over a recent misunderstanding or conflict in their relationship.
Let me take you where the sidewalk ends
Offering to take the other person on an adventure or journey to explore new opportunities together.
And I can show you where our love begins
Expressing a desire to strengthen their love and relationship by exploring new experiences together.
Like we were just friends
Comparing their relationship to a close and comfortable friendship, highlighting the ease with which they connect with each other.
And just tell me if you're alright
Reiterating their concern for the other person's wellbeing and checking in on how they are doing.
'Cuz I've been hearing things, things I don't wanna hear, yeah
Admitting to hearing rumors or gossip about the other person and expressing discomfort with these negative rumors.
And if you could let me in
Asking the other person to trust them and confide in them, so they can work through any issues or misunderstandings together.
I can show you what you've been missing
Promising to make things right and offering to demonstrate their affection and commitment to the other person.
Cruising through the night, don't you wish that we could fast forward?
Expressing a desire to skip over the hardships and delays in their relationship and fast forward to a happy and fulfilling future together.
Buying tickets for a flight, looking for our passports
Planning for a future journey or adventure together, symbolizing their commitment and excitement about their relationship.
Everything is going right, lighting up the dashboard
Emphasizing the positive momentum and progress they are making in their relationship, likening it to the dashboard of a car lighting up when everything is working correctly.
If you're feeling how I feel, light you up some hash and [?]
Suggesting that they both indulge in a leisurely activity together, further emphasizing their connection and mutual enjoyment of each other's company.
I've been dazing lately, I've been hazy lately
Admitting to feeling disoriented or confused lately, possibly due to stress or uncertainty in their relationship.
And all that I want is your attention baby
Expressing a desire for more attention and affection from the other person, emphasizing their emotional need for each other.
If you put me on the roster, I swear I'll be a motherfucking rockstar
Promising to be an enthusiastic and reliable partner if the other person makes a commitment to their relationship.
I want to love you and then some
Expressing a deep and intense love for the other person, and a desire to express that love in new and meaningful ways.
I could be your motherfucking rock if you make me
Reiterating their desire to be a reliable and supportive partner if the other person shows them affection and attention.
And all I want is to make you my lady
Expressing a romantic desire to prioritize the other person and make them feel special and valued in their relationship.
I've been taking my time with relations
Expressing a desire to move slowly and thoughtfully in their relationship, taking the time to work through issues and build a strong foundation before moving forward.
I'm running in circles, I'm pacing, I'm chasing you baby
Admitting to feeling overwhelmed or frustrated in their attempts to win over the other person, but still expressing a desire to pursue them and build a relationship together.
I've been sleeping and dreaming of being the man that I want you to make me
Expressing a desire to improve and change for the other person, fueled by their love and admiration for them.
I ain't playing, I've been staying with you and praying that you're gonna save me
Asserting their commitment to the other person, and expressing a hope that their love and relationship will help them grow and overcome obstacles together.
But I know that you hate me
Expressing a fear or insecurity about the state of their relationship, and a belief that the other person may hold negative feelings towards them.
Contributed by Alaina O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.