Bells
Michael Wolff and Impure Thoughts Lyrics


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Ask me how do I feel,
Now that we're cosy and clinging,
Well sir, all I can say is
If I were a bell I'd be ringing!

From the moment we kissed goodnight,
That's the way I just gotta behave,
And if I were a lamp I'd light,
Or if I were a banner I'd wave!

Ask me how do I feel,
Little me with my quiet upbringing,
Well sir, all I can say is
If I were a gate I'd be swinging!

And if I were a watch,
I'd start popping my spring,
Oh, and if I were a bell
I'd go "Ding dong ding dong ding!".

Ask me how do I feel
From this chemistry lesson I'm learning,
Well sir, all I can say is
If I were a bridge I'd be burning!

Well, I knew my moral would crack
From the wonderful way you looked,
Boy, if I were a duck I'd quack,
Or if I were a goose I'd be cooked!

Ask me how do I feel
Now that we're fondly caressing,
And if I were a salad,
I know I'd be splashing my dressing!

Or if I were a season,
I'd surely be Spring,
Yes, and if I were a bell,
Say, if I were a bell,




If I were a bell
I'd go "Ding dong ding dong ding!".

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Michael Wolff and Impure Thoughts' song "Bells" are playful and lively, noting the joy and excitement of newfound love. The singer is asked repeatedly how they feel, and their response is always the same: if they were a bell, they would be ringing. This symbolizes the excitement and energy that the singer feels, and their desire to express it to the world.


Throughout the song, the singer uses various metaphors to explain their feelings. For example, they say that if they were a lamp, they would light up, or a banner, they would wave. These metaphors symbolize the singer's desire to be seen and noticed, which is a common theme in many love songs.


As the song continues, the singer becomes more expressive about their feelings, saying that if they were a watch, they would start popping their spring, or if they were a bridge, they would be burning. These metaphors take on a more dramatic tone, expressing the intensity and passion of love.


Overall, the lyrics to "Bells" are joyous and energetic, capturing the feeling of falling in love and the excitement that comes with it.


Line by Line Meaning

Ask me how do I feel,
Please inquire about my emotional state


Now that we're cosy and clinging,
Since we are now physically close and dependent on each other


Well sir, all I can say is
My response is limited to the following


If I were a bell I'd be ringing!
I am overjoyed and ecstatic


From the moment we kissed goodnight,
Since the delightful peck on the lips


That's the way I just gotta behave,
Per the inevitable consequences of our interaction


And if I were a lamp I'd light,
I would be radiating joy and euphoria


Or if I were a banner I'd wave!
I would proudly display my emotions


Little me with my quiet upbringing,
Despite my timid and reserved upbringing


If I were a gate I'd be swinging!
I would be wide open and accessible


And if I were a watch,
Assuming I were a wrist-watch


I'd start popping my spring,
My excitement and joy would cause me to break down


Oh, and if I were a bell
Once again, if I were a bell


I'd go "Ding dong ding dong ding!".
I would ring zealously and gleefully


From this chemistry lesson I'm learning,
As a result of this newfound chemistry between us


If I were a bridge I'd be burning!
I would be willing to burn bridges from my past


Well, I knew my moral would crack
I was aware that my principles would falter


From the wonderful way you looked,
Due to your amazing and captivating appearance


Boy, if I were a duck I'd quack,
I would be expressing my overwhelming admiration and affection


Or if I were a goose I'd be cooked!
I would be completely smitten and charmed


Now that we're fondly caressing,
Since we are now tenderly and affectionately touching


And if I were a salad,
Even if I were something as mundane as a salad


I know I'd be splashing my dressing!
I would still be expressive and emotional


Or if I were a season,
If I were one of the four seasons


I'd surely be Spring,
I would be symbolic of new beginnings and fresh start


Yes, and if I were a bell,
Once again, if I were a bell


Say, if I were a bell,
Imagine that I am a bell


If I were a bell
If I were unashamedly joyful and enthusiastic


I'd go "Ding dong ding dong ding!".
I would resound with happiness and contentment




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: MARY C BROCKERT

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