With the release of Matt’s first solo CD, a six song EP entitled Self Portrait (October 27, 2009 release), Matt brings you a whole new dimension of his song-writing and musicianship. After an interesting ride through the music industry Matt recently signed with Authentik Arists to bring his visions as a solo artist to life. Self Portrait represents a matured body of work that is reflective, intimate and transparent. The songs are organically driven by well-written, acoustic-based songs with pop sensibility and catchy lyrics. Matt feels right at home with these new songs and has gone back to his roots with an acoustic guitar and a good song. See Matt on tour and purchase the new EP to see why this unique artist is turning heads.
Love Struck
Matt Stansberry Lyrics
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I'm under her spell and she knows it so well
But I've got to have more, her name I adore
I dream about her and her perfect figure
I'm under her trance. I just want one chance
I'd be her biggest fan if I were her man
I'm love struck, strung up, girl you've got me high
You've got ways, your ways, so girl I must say
I'm love struck, love struck
I make a move. You play hard to get
No one has to know. It can be our secret
If I don't act now it'll be my biggest regret
It's hard to stay cool. When I feel like a fool
She's too good for me and it's easy to see
But I'm in too deep. I've gotta have her for me
Love struck, too much, her love is too strong
And loving her is so wrong
But I'm gonna have her and it won't be long (you know I've got to have her)
One gaze my way this girl had me hooked
One look that's all it took
I'm memorized by the that look in her eyes (you know I've got to have her)
In these lyrics, the singer is expressing his infatuation with a woman. He is under her spell and is consumed with thoughts of her. He dreams about her and is struck by her perfect figure. He wants to be with her and would be her biggest fan if he were her man. He uses the phrase "love struck" to describe how he feels, and he admits that her love is too strong and loving her is wrong. However, he is so caught up in his feelings that he cannot resist pursuing her, even if it means keeping it a secret. He is in too deep and has to have her for himself.
Overall, this song expresses the intense emotions that come with falling head over heels for someone. It captures the feelings of infatuation and obsession that often accompany love at first sight. The singer is completely enraptured by the woman he is describing, and he cannot seem to shake her from his mind.
Line by Line Meaning
I want to know if I can let go
I'm unsure about my feelings and need to figure out if I should move on
I'm under her spell and she knows it so well
She has a hold on me and she's aware of it
But I've got to have more, her name I adore
I want to pursue a deeper relationship with her and I am infatuated with her name
I dream about her and her perfect figure
I fantasize about her and her physical appearance
I'm under her trance. I just want one chance
I'm mesmerized by her and I'm hoping for an opportunity to make an impression
I'd be her biggest fan if I were her man
I would be devoted to her if I was in a romantic relationship with her
I'm love struck, strung up, girl you've got me high
I'm deeply infatuated with her and she makes me feel ecstatic
I'm tied up with you and I can't shake loose
I'm emotionally invested in her and can't break away from my feelings
You've got ways, your ways, so girl I must say
I'm attracted to her unique personality and behavior
I'm love struck, love struck
I'm completely under her spell and enamored with her
I make a move. You play hard to get
I try to make a romantic advance but she is resistant
No one has to know. It can be our secret
I suggest a clandestine relationship between us
If I don't act now it'll be my biggest regret
I fear missing my opportunity to pursue her and will regret not trying
It's hard to stay cool. When I feel like a fool
I struggle to remain composed when I feel embarrassed
She's too good for me and it's easy to see
I believe she is out of my league and unsuitable for me
But I'm in too deep. I've gotta have her for me
Despite my doubts, I'm too invested to let her go and need to make her mine
Love struck, too much, her love is too strong
I'm completely overwhelmed by my affection for her, and her influence on me is too powerful
And loving her is so wrong
I recognize that my love for her might not be the best decision or appropriate
But I'm gonna have her and it won't be long (you know I've got to have her)
I'm determined to win her over, and I believe it will happen soon
One gaze my way this girl had me hooked
A single look from her was enough to captivate my attention
One look that's all it took
Her physical appearance was enough to attract me
I'm memorized by the that look in her eyes (you know I've got to have her)
Her gaze has a powerful effect on me and I can't resist her
Contributed by Emily W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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