Looking at You
MC5 Lyrics

When it happened
Something significant occurred that ended up having an emotional impact on the singer

Something snapped inside
The event caused an internal emotional shift for the singer

Made me want to hide
The singer's behavior changed as a result of the emotional shift, causing them to withdraw from the situation

All alone on my own
The artist is isolated and feeling lonely in this moment

I stood up on the stand with my eyes shut tight
The artist was in a public place and intentionally avoided looking at anyone

Didn't want to see anybody
The singer didn't feel comfortable with people's attention on them, so they shut their eyes

Feeling happy, having a good time
Despite trying to avoid everyone, the singer was enjoying themselves

Now, hey, doing alright, doing alright
The artist says they are doing okay, although they are also somewhat uncertain about the situation

Doing alright, doing alright
The artist reiterates their claim that they are doing okay

Danced hard into the dancing crowd
The artist suddenly threw themselves into the crowd of people they were trying to avoid

Felt like screaming out loud
The singer's actions were driven by intense emotions that were overwhelming them

I saw you standing there
The artist unexpectedly saw someone they found attractive

I saw your long, saw your long hair
The singer noticed the physical appearance of the person they found attractive

Opened up my eyes, baby
The singer is now willing to open themselves to and participate in the situation

You made me realize all I want to do now
The attractive person had a significant impact on the singer's emotional state

All I want to do now, girl
The artist is now specifically addressing the attractive person and expressing their feelings openly

Is look at you, looking at you, baby
The artist desires to look at the attractive person and for them to look back

I look at you, looking at you, baby
The singer restates their desire to look at the attractive person

Yeah, hey
An expression of excitement or happiness with the situation

All I wanna do, all I wanna do
The artist is repeating their desire

Is look at you, looking at you, baby
The artist's sole desire is to look at the attractive person

I look at you, looking at you, baby
The artist reiterates that they will be the one looking at the attractive person

Looking at you, I'm looking at you
The singer continues to emphasize their focus only on the attractive person

I'm looking at you, baby
The artist is expressing their intense attraction to the person

You baby, you baby, you baby, yeah
The singer repeats their expression of attraction to the person they are addressing