my dear
N.I.M. Lyrics
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Could you come up close
And let me be your man?
Oh oh baby
Whenever I greet her
She says "you gotta try"
Whenever I please her
I'd look her eyes
Could you come up close
And let me be your man?
Oh oh baby
Whenever I greet her
She says "you gotta try"
Whenever I please her
I'd look her eyes
Oh my dear Cecilia
Could you come up close
And let me be your man?
Oh oh baby
Oh my dear Cecilia
Could you come up close
And let me be your man?
Oh oh baby
In N.I.M.'s song "My dear Cecilia", the singer is expressing his desire for a woman named Cecilia. He addresses her with terms of endearment such as "my dear" and "baby", indicating a sense of emotional closeness between the two. The repeated lyric "Could you come up close and let me be your man?" suggests a desire for physical intimacy, as well as a desire for a deeper emotional connection.
The chorus of the song repeats the lines "Whenever I greet her, she says 'you gotta try' / Whenever I please her, I'd look her in the eyes" which could be interpreted in a few different ways. One interpretation is that Cecilia is a woman who is difficult to please, and the singer is continually striving to win her affections. Another interpretation is that the singer is acknowledging the importance of communication and eye contact in a relationship, as a way to build trust and intimacy. Overall, the song conveys a sense of longing and yearning, as the singer appeals to Cecilia to give him a chance to be her man.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh my dear Cecilia
N.I.M. is addressing a woman named Cecilia in an endearing way, expressing a feeling of closeness or fondness towards her.
Could you come up close
N.I.M. wants Cecilia to move closer physically, perhaps to emphasize their intimacy or to create a more romantic atmosphere.
And let me be your man?
N.I.M. is expressing a desire to be romantically involved with Cecilia, possibly as her boyfriend or partner, and is asking for her permission to do so.
Oh oh baby
This line serves as a term of endearment, expressing affection towards Cecilia.
Whenever I greet her
N.I.M. is describing a regular occurrence - every time he sees Cecilia, he does something specific.
She says 'you gotta try'
Cecilia replies in a certain way when N.I.M. greets her, perhaps encouraging him to pursue something, like a relationship.
Whenever I please her
N.I.M. is describing another regular occurrence - whenever he does something that Cecilia enjoys or makes her happy, he responds in a particular way.
I'd look her eyes
N.I.M. is describing an action that he takes after pleasing Cecilia, perhaps gazing into her eyes as a sign of affection or admiration.
Oh my dear Cecilia
Repetition of this line reinforces the sentiment that N.I.M. feels close to Cecilia and is addressing her in a loving way.
Could you come up close
Repetition of this line emphasizes N.I.M.'s desire for physical closeness and intimacy with Cecilia.
And let me be your man?
Repetition of this line reinforces N.I.M.'s wish to be romantically involved with Cecilia and is asking for her permission to do so.
Oh oh baby
Repetition of this line continues to express N.I.M.'s affection and endearment towards Cecilia.
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Written by: Cedrique Cablao, Monina Chan Bona
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