Bells
Michael Wolff and Impure Thoughts Lyrics
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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,
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!".
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
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Written by: MARY C BROCKERT
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