Can't Ask For More Than That
Jaydee Bixby Lyrics
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Pray to go that'll get 'em there,
Cuz' that '92 Chevy's 'bout ready to fall apart.
Just a boy and a girl,
Barely nineteen,
Out to Prove to the world they know what love means,
No fear, no money nobody gonna hold them back,
Can't ask for more than that.
When that empty glass starts lookin' half full,
And their dancin' romancin' around the room,
In the dark cuz' the lights just got turned off,
And they don't miss a beat,
Man that's cool,
When young hearts,
Find away to make it last,
Can't ask for more than that.
Small town, even smaller pay,
Turning lemons in to lemonade
Can drive you over the edge when your barely hangin' on,
When you're Twenty-one,
Baby on the way,
Watching her grow,
Put a smile on his face,
Cuz' their loving every minute,
Every moment right where their at,
Can't ask for more than that.
When that empty glass starts lookin' half full,
And their dancin' romancin' around the room,
In the dark cuz' the lights just got turned off,
And they don't miss a beat,
Man that's cool,
When young hearts,
Find away to make it last,
Can't ask for more than that.
Unstoppable, Gotta Haveable,
Getting bigger everyday kind of love,
When that empty glass starts lookin' half full,
And their dancin' romancin' around the room,
In the dark cuz' the lights just got turned off,
And they don't miss a beat,
Man that's cool,
When young hearts,
Find away to make it last,
And somehow find away to laugh,
Can't ask for more than that.
The song "Can't Ask For More Than That" by Jaydee Bixby is a tribute to young love and the struggles that come with it. The lyrics describe a young couple who are starting out with hope and a prayer, driving a run-down car and with little money, but with a determination to make it work. They are in love and nothing can hold them back. The song also acknowledges the challenges of being in a small town with a small paycheck, but the couple turns lemons into lemonade and finds beauty in every moment.
The chorus repeats the iconic line "when that empty glass starts looking half full." This phrase is reiterating that even in the darkest of moments, the couple finds a way to make the best of their situation. They dance and romp around the room in the dark when the lights go out and still enjoy the moment.
Overall, "Can't Ask For More Than That" is an ode to the power of love and the ability of two people to face adversity together and find happiness.
Line by Line Meaning
Starting out with a hope and a Prayer,
Beginning with optimism and faith,
Pray to go that'll get 'em there,
Seeking divine intervention to achieve their goals,
Cuz' that '92 Chevy's 'bout ready to fall apart.
Their car is in extremely bad shape,
Just a boy and a girl,
They are young and inexperienced,
Barely nineteen,
They are just over 18 years old,
Out to Prove to the world they know what love means,
They are trying to demonstrate their understanding of love,
No fear, no money nobody gonna hold them back,
Despite having no funds and no support, they remain undaunted,
Can't ask for more than that.
Their current situation is all they could ever wish for.
When that empty glass starts lookin' half full,
Even when things seem bleak, they remain optimistic,
And their dancin' romancin' around the room,
They still enjoy each other's company despite their hardships,
In the dark cuz' the lights just got turned off,
They are experiencing a power outage because they could not pay their bill,
And they don't miss a beat,
They carry on without interruption,
Man that's cool,
Their ability to adjust to their circumstances is impressive,
When young hearts,
Their youthfulness,
Find away to make it last,
They search for ways to sustain their relationship,
Small town, even smaller pay,
They live in an area with limited resources and lower income opportunities,
Turning lemons in to lemonade
They are making the most of their situation,
Can drive you over the edge when your barely hangin' on,
It can be mentally exhausting when you are barely surviving,
When you're Twenty-one,
They are now legal adults,
Baby on the way,
They are expecting a child,
Watching her grow,
They are witnessing and participating in their child's progress,
Put a smile on his face,
It brings him joy,
Cuz' their loving every minute,
They cherish every moment,
Every moment right where their at,
They appreciate their current situation,
Unstoppable, Gotta Haveable,
Their love is strong and essential,
Getting bigger everyday kind of love,
Their bond grows with each passing day,
And somehow find away to laugh,
They find humor in their difficulties,
Can't ask for more than that.
Their present state is enough for them.
Contributed by Benjamin T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.