Impulse
Kate Yeager Lyrics

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It's that apartment and your smile
That red staircase and your eyes
It's the corner where you met me on MacDougal late that night
It's that path that we took to that nameless park
And that bench I'll forever call ours

We were just kids who fell into some lovin'
We were just kids who wanted to feel another's pulse

Oh, we were acting on impulse
We were acting on impulse
We were acting on impulse
We were acting on

Now I'm no stranger to this feeling
Two hours ruined me
You were unafraid and dangerous, held my hand on down the street
And I knew, I knew that once we left
That that was the firsts and the lasts of our best

We were just kids who fell into some lovin'
We were just kids who wanted to feel another's pulse
Oh, we were acting on impulse
We were acting on impulse
We were acting on impulse
We were acting on

Now in this moment I became a huge proponent of no regrets and indecisions
Held you too close for comfort
I could almost feel your other
I could almost feel your other lover

We were just kids who fell into some lovin'
We were just kids who wanted to feel another's pulse
Oh, we were acting on impulse
We were acting on impulse

We were acting on impulse
We were acting on impulse

Overall Meaning

These lyrics describe a nostalgic and intense love story that unfolded in a specific time and place. The first verse talks about the significance of certain locations and moments in the relationship. The mention of an apartment, a red staircase, and a corner where they first met on a late night, sets the scene for their love story. The path they took to a nameless park and the bench they sat on together become symbols of their connection.

The chorus emphasizes the youth and spontaneity of their love. They were just kids who fell into some loving, driven by the desire to feel another person's pulse, which suggests a need for emotional connection and intimacy. They acted impulsively, not thinking too much about the consequences or long-term implications of their actions.

In the second verse, it becomes clear that although the experience was intense and passionate, it was also fleeting. The two hours they spent together ruined the singer, indicating that their time together had a profound impact. The person they were involved with was described as unafraid and dangerous, but also comforting in holding their hand while walking down the street. However, the singer knows that once they part ways, those moments would become cherished memories, representing the "firsts and lasts of our best."

In the third verse, the lyrics delve into the singer's mindset after the relationship has ended. The experience has made them a strong advocate for living without regret and indecision. They held the person too close for comfort, potentially feeling the presence of their other lover. This line suggests that the relationship may have been complex and potentially involved infidelity. Regardless, the emotions and intense connection they shared cannot be denied.

Overall, these lyrics depict a passionate yet transient love affair that was driven by youthful impulsiveness. It captures the nostalgia and intensity of a relationship that leaves a lasting impact, even though it may have been limited in duration.

Line by Line Meaning

It's that apartment and your smile
The combination of the apartment and your smile is what makes this memory special

That red staircase and your eyes
The red staircase serves as a backdrop to the intensity of your eyes

It's the corner where you met me on MacDougal late that night
The significance lies in the specific location where we first encountered each other

It's that path that we took to that nameless park
The journey we embarked on to reach the park without a name holds meaning

And that bench I'll forever call ours
The bench is forever associated with our special bond

We were just kids who fell into some lovin'
We were young and inexperienced, but we stumbled into a deep affection

We were just kids who wanted to feel another's pulse
Our desire was to connect with someone emotionally, to truly understand and feel their heartbeat

Oh, we were acting on impulse
Our actions were driven by instinct and spontaneity, without overthinking

Now I'm no stranger to this feeling
I've experienced similar emotions before

Two hours ruined me
The intensity and depth of our connection in just two hours had a profound impact on me

You were unafraid and dangerous, held my hand on down the street
You exuded confidence and took risks, fearlessly holding my hand as we walked along the street

And I knew, I knew that once we left
Deep down, I was aware that once our time together ended, it marked the beginning and end of something significant

That that was the firsts and the lasts of our best
Those moments were both the beginnings and conclusions of our most memorable experiences

Now in this moment I became a huge proponent of no regrets and indecisions
At this very moment, I embraced the idea of living without regrets or uncertainty

Held you too close for comfort
I held you tightly, possibly overwhelming you with my affection

I could almost feel your other
I sensed the presence of someone else in your life, possibly another lover

We were acting on impulse
Just like before, our actions were driven by instinct and spontaneity

We were acting on impulse
Our behavior was guided by our immediate desires and instincts

We were acting on impulse
We were making choices without much thought or consideration

We were acting on impulse
Our actions were driven by our natural inclinations and instincts

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Written by: Kate Yeager

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