Señorita
Moreno Chembele feat. X.Orbit Lyrics
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I love it when you call me señorita
I wish I could pretend I didn't need ya
But every touch is ooh la la la
It's true, la la la
Ooh, I should be running
Ooh, you keep me coming for you
The air was hot from summer rain
Sweat dripping off me
Before I even knew her name, la la la
It felt like ooh la la la
Yeah no
Sapphire moonlight
We danced for hours in the sand
Tequila sunrise
Her body fit right in my hands, la la la
It felt like ooh la la la, yeah
I love it when you call me señorita
I wish I could pretend I didn't need you
But every touch is ooh la la la
It's true, la la la
Ooh, I should be running
Ooh, you know I love it when you call me señorita
I wish it wasn't so damn hard to leave you
But every touch is ooh la la la
It's true, la la la
Ooh, I should be running
Ooh, you keep me coming for ya
Locked in the hotel
There's just some things that never change
You say we're just friends
But friends don't know the way you taste, la la la
'Cause you know it's been a long time coming
Don't you let me fall
Ooh, when your lips undress me
Hooked on your tongue
Ooh love, your kiss is deadly
Don't stop
I love it when you call me señorita
I wish I could pretend I didn't need you
But every touch is ooh la la la
It's true, la la la
Ooh, I should be running
The song "Señorita" by Moreno Chembele featuring X. Orbit revolves around the theme of intense desire and attraction towards someone. The lyrics convey the singer's conflicting emotions of wanting to resist this attraction but also being unable to resist the allure of the other person's touch.
The opening line, "I love it when you call me señorita," suggests that the singer enjoys the attention and affection from the other person. However, they also express a desire to pretend that they don't need the person, indicating a hesitation or fear of getting too attached.
The repeated refrain of "every touch is ooh la la la, it's true, la la la" represents the intoxicating effect that the other person's touch has on the singer. It implies that their physical connection is exhilarating and fills the singer with desire.
The second verse describes a romantic encounter in Miami, where the hot summer rain and intense physical connection contribute to the excitement of the moment. The imagery of dancing for hours in the sand and the intimate fit of the other person's body in their hands conveys a sense of euphoria and passion.
Despite the intense attraction, the singer acknowledges that they should be running away from this entanglement. This suggests an awareness that getting involved with the person might lead to complications or heartache in the future, yet they find themselves unable to resist their allure.
In the bridge, the singer describes being locked in a hotel with the other person. This setting symbolizes the secrecy and intensity of their connection. The line "friends don't know the way you taste" implies a hidden physical intimacy that goes beyond what is expected between friends.
The lyrics conclude with the plea for the other person not to let the singer fall. The references to lips undressing and the addictive nature of their kisses add to the sensuality and passion depicted in the song.
Overall, "Señorita" explores the powerful pull of attraction, the internal conflict between desire and logical reasoning, and the temptation of giving in to intense physical chemistry.
Line by Line Meaning
I love it when you call me señorita
I enjoy when you refer to me as señorita
I wish I could pretend I didn't need ya
I wish I could deceive myself into thinking that I don't require you
But every touch is ooh la la la
However, every contact we have is filled with excitement and passion
It's true, la la la
This is undeniably true
Ooh, I should be running
I should be fleeing from this situation
Ooh, you keep me coming for you
Yet, you continue to draw me towards you
Land in Miami
Arriving in Miami
The air was hot from summer rain
The atmosphere was warm due to the rain of the summer
Sweat dripping off me
Perspiration falling from my body
Before I even knew her name, la la la
Even before I was aware of her identity, it felt incredible
It felt like ooh la la la
It felt incredibly pleasurable
Yeah no
Indeed, there is no doubt
Sapphire moonlight
The moonlight had a deep blue hue
We danced for hours in the sand
We danced in the sand for an extended period of time
Tequila sunrise
A drink made with tequila and served during sunrise
Her body fit right in my hands, la la la
Her physique fit perfectly within my grasp and it was marvelous
It felt like ooh la la la, yeah
It felt incredibly pleasurable
I love it when you call me señorita
I enjoy when you refer to me as señorita
I wish I could pretend I didn't need you
I wish I could deceive myself into thinking that I don't require you
But every touch is ooh la la la
However, every contact we have is filled with excitement and passion
It's true, la la la
This is undeniably true
Ooh, I should be running
I should be fleeing from this situation
Ooh, you know I love it when you call me señorita
You are aware that I enjoy when you refer to me as señorita
I wish it wasn't so damn hard to leave you
I wish it wasn't incredibly difficult to separate myself from you
But every touch is ooh la la la
However, every contact we have is filled with excitement and passion
It's true, la la la
This is undeniably true
Ooh, I should be running
I should be fleeing from this situation
Ooh, you keep me coming for ya
Yet, you continue to draw me towards you
Locked in the hotel
Confined within the hotel
There's just some things that never change
Certain aspects remain constant
You say we're just friends
You claim that we are merely friends
But friends don't know the way you taste, la la la
However, friends are unaware of how you feel on one's lips
'Cause you know it's been a long time coming
Because you are aware that we have been anticipating this for a while
Don't you let me fall
Please do not allow me to experience failure
Ooh, when your lips undress me
Oh, when your lips remove my clothing metaphorically
Hooked on your tongue
Addicted to your way of speaking
Ooh love, your kiss is deadly
Oh love, your kiss is dangerously intoxicating
Don't stop
Do not cease what you are doing
I love it when you call me señorita
I enjoy when you refer to me as señorita
I wish I could pretend I didn't need you
I wish I could deceive myself into thinking that I don't require you
But every touch is ooh la la la
However, every contact we have is filled with excitement and passion
It's true, la la la
This is undeniably true
Ooh, I should be running
I should be fleeing from this situation
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Peermusic Publishing, Reservoir Media Management, Inc.
Written by: Alexandra Leah Tamposi, Andrew Wotman, Benjamin Joseph Levin, Camila Cabello, Charlotte Emma Aitchison, Jack Robert Patterson, Magnus Hoeiberg, Shawn Mendes
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