Tick Tock
Pam Hall Lyrics

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Tick tock
You got my heart keep banging and it won't stop banging
And it won't stop
Tick tock
You got my head keep spinnin' and it don't stop spinnin'
And it don't stop
Tick, tick, tick
Tock, tock, tock

Your love's sweeter than a lollipop

Tick tock
You got my heart keep banging and it won't stop banging
And it won't stop
Tick tock
You got my head keep spinnin' and it don't stop spinnin'
And it don't stop
Tick, tick, tick

Tock, tock, tock
Your love's sweeter than a lollipop

Overall Meaning

In Pam Hall's song "Tick Tock," the lyrics depict a feeling of overwhelming attraction towards someone. The repetition of the phrases "tick tock" and "it won't stop" throughout the song emphasizes the idea that this person has taken over the singer's heart and head completely, causing them to feel like time is racing by. The comparison of the person's love to a lollipop creates the image of something sweet and addictive, further contributing to the idea that the singer cannot resist this person's allure.

The use of onomatopoeia with the ticking and tocking sounds, along with the simple and repetitive lyrics, give the song a catchy and memorable quality that makes it easy to sing along to. Overall, the song is a playful and light-hearted portrayal of being under the spell of someone's love.

Line by Line Meaning

Tick tock
The ongoing back-and-forth motion of time is like the rhythm of my love life.

You got my heart keep banging and it won't stop banging
I am infatuated with you to the point where my heart beats heavily and continually in your presence.

And it won't stop
There is no end in sight to this infatuation and strong emotion.

You got my head keep spinnin' and it don't stop spinnin'
My mind is constantly racing with thoughts and feelings for you, leaving me dizzy and confused.

And it don't stop
My mental state shows no signs of calming down anytime soon.

Tick, tick, tick
The ticking sound of a clock represents the passing of time and intensifies my emotions.

Tock, tock, tock
The tocking sound of a clock further represents the passage of each moment and the ever-growing intensity of my emotions.

Your love's sweeter than a lollipop
Your affection and love for me is more satisfying and pleasurable than something as sweet as candy.

Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Pam Hall, D. Barnett, E. Wilson

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