Syncopate
Michelle Lyrics


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Ah, ah
Ah-ah, ah

Hope that you understand (understand)
If we break the spell, we never go back again (again, again, again)
We're headed for hell
Love it when you're teasing me
Put it down easily, making my knees so weak
Pantin' like a dog in here, sweat taste like extra sweet (ah)

I can't stop for more than a minute
It's my body, I need you in it
There's no way we're turnin' this around
It's far too late
Just when I begin to keep the time
We syncopate

What are we doing in here? (Here)
It's stripping me bare down to my favourite fear (fear)
What can we take off next?
Haven't got much to say, except for your name
I'm thinking that that's okay
Together we get stuck in a trance
Putting me on display

Can't afford to want you more
4 a.m. I'm at your door
Gonna fuel the fire after hours (ah)

I can't stop for more than a minute
It's my body, I need you in it
There's no way we're turnin' this around
It's far too late
Just when I begin to keep the time
We syncopate

I can't stop for more than a minute (more than a minute)
It's my body, I need you in it
There's no way we're turnin' this around
It's far too late (far too late)




Just when I begin to get the time
We syncopate

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Michelle's song Syncopate express the feeling of being trapped in a passionate and intense physical relationship that is too hard to resist. The first verse begins with Michelle hoping for understanding as she acknowledges that if they break the spell, they cannot go back. She also mentions that they are headed for hell, possibly referring to the self-destructive nature of their relationship. In the chorus, Michelle describes the feeling of being synced with her partner, unable to stop their intense attraction.


The second verse speaks to the feeling of vulnerability that comes with this kind of relationship. Michelle wonders what they are doing in this situation and acknowledges that they are both exposed emotionally. However, she also embraces the excitement and passion of their physical relationship, enjoying being on display and teasing each other. The bridge emphasizes the urgency of their attraction and the desire to fuel the fire. The chorus is repeated, emphasizing the feeling of syncing and the inability to stop their physical connection.


Overall, the lyrics of Syncopate capture the intense passion and desire that can come with a physical relationship that is not necessarily good for either party. Michelle is both vulnerable and intensely attracted to her partner, unable to resist their physical connection.


Line by Line Meaning

Hope that you understand (understand)
Michelle hopes that her partner understands the consequences of breaking their spell because it can never be restored.


If we break the spell, we never go back again (again, again, again)
Breaking the spell will change their relationship permanently and they can never return back to the way it was.


We're headed for hell
Michelle acknowledges that their actions might lead them to darker times, but she is willing to take the risk with her partner.


Love it when you're teasing me
Michelle enjoys the teasing and flirting her partner does with her to make her feel wanted.


Put it down easily, making my knees so weak
Michelle finds it hard to resist her partner's charm and is easily seduced by anything her partner does.


Pantin' like a dog in here, sweat taste like extra sweet (ah)
Michelle gets aroused and is almost drooling like a dog in heat when she is with her partner. She finds their sweat to be sexy and enticing.


I can't stop for more than a minute
Michelle is unable to resist her desires for her partner and craves their intimacy.


It's my body, I need you in it
Michelle recognizes that her physical desire for her partner is natural and healthy.


There's no way we're turnin' this around
Michelle and her partner have gone too far to stop now and will see this through to the end despite any potential consequences.


It's far too late
Michelle believes it's too late for her and her partner to turn back now, and they must face the consequences of their actions.


Just when I begin to keep the time
Michelle finds herself being in sync with her partner physically, emotionally and mentally.


We syncopate
Michelle feels like she is in rhythmic sync with her partner and they complement each other's energy.


What are we doing in here? (Here)
Michelle questions the choices she is making with her partner and whether they are making the right decisions.


It's stripping me bare down to my favourite fear (fear)
Michelle is vulnerable and exposed with her partner like she has never been before, but at the same time, she also finds herself enjoying it.


What can we take off next?
Michelle and her partner are slowly losing inhibitions and exploring each other physically.


Haven't got much to say, except for your name
Michelle's partner is the only thing that matters to her in those moments, and she is fixated on them.


I'm thinking that that's okay
Michelle realizes that her partner is also equally fixated on her, and for those moments, they only need each other.


Together we get stuck in a trance
Michelle and her partner are lost in the moment, and nothing else matters to them except each other.


Putting me on display
Michelle's partner shows her off as a physical and emotional embodiment of their love and lust.


Can't afford to want you more
Michelle is already at her limit emotionally and physically and cannot afford to want her partner any more than she already does.


4 a.m. I'm at your door
Michelle is willing to break societal norms and expectations for her partner and will be there for them no matter what time or place.


Gonna fuel the fire after hours (ah)
Michelle and her partner are going to have a passionate and intimate encounter in those late hours of the night that they are both craving for.




Writer(s): Aidan Ludlam, Charlie Kilgore, Julian Kaufman, Layla Ku, Sofia D'angelo

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