I Am The Lion King
Papa Lyrics
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While she ties up her hair.
Well she might look to another;
Baby, I don't need another friend.
I'm gonna ask for her number;
Got to make my amends.
I got to make you my woman;
You got to, got to, oh oh oh oh...
I'm gonna, gonna, oh oh oh oh...
She's the beach of the blunder;
So suck it up, breathe it in.
Well it ain't nothing, if not trouble;
You've got to roll.
And if she sees you again, for long;
It's not a means to and end, no.
But, Baby, bring me home!
You got to, got to, oh oh oh oh...
I'm gonna, gonna, oh oh oh oh...
You got to, got to, oh oh oh oh...
I'm gonna, gonna, oh oh oh oh...
Hoh oh oh...
Hoh oh oh...
The lyrics to PAPA's song "I Am The Lion King" convey the struggle that the singer is facing as he pursues a potential lover. The first stanza describes the uncertainty of the situation, as the woman is tying up her hair, and the singer fears that she may turn to another person instead of him. However, he also asserts his confidence by stating that he does not need another friend, implying that he wants something more intimate with the woman.
In the second stanza, the singer decides to take action by asking for the woman's number and attempting to make amends in their relationship. He also expresses his desire for the woman to become his partner, and he wants to be recognized as her man. The repetition of "you got to" and "I'm gonna" emphasizes the urgency of his emotions and his determination to win over the woman.
The final stanza speaks to the risk involved in pursuing this relationship, as the woman is described as the "beach of the blunder." The metaphor suggests that she is both beautiful and dangerous, and the singer acknowledges that pursuing her is not easy. However, he remains hopeful that he can win her over, and he asks her to bring him home. The repeated "oh oh oh" at the end of the song conveys a sense of longing and desire.
Overall, the lyrics to "I Am The Lion King" are about the vulnerability and bravery required to pursue a romantic relationship, and the importance of taking action to make one's desires known.
Line by Line Meaning
You've got to wait for a lover,
Waiting for your lover is a necessary action to take.
While she ties up her hair.
She is taking the time to get ready for you.
Well she might look to another;
She may explore other options.
Baby, I don't need another friend.
The singer is not interested in just being friends with her.
I'm gonna ask for her number;
He is taking the initiative to ask for her phone number.
Got to make my amends.
He seeks to make things right.
I got to make you my woman;
He has to make her fall in love with him.
You got to make me your man.
The singer wants her to be committed to him.
She's the beach of the blunder;
He sees her as something worth fighting for.
So suck it up, breathe it in.
He encourages himself to keep pushing forward.
Well it ain't nothing, if not trouble;
He acknowledges that the situation is not easy.
You've got to roll.
He advises that she must move on.
And if she sees you again, for long;
If they meet again, for a longer time.
It's not a means to and end, no.
It's not just about achieving a certain goal.
But, Baby, bring me home!
He wants her to feel safe and comfortable with him.
Hoh oh oh...
Musical interlude.
Contributed by Maya O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Frederik Andersen
This song is simply, wait, i cant describe this song, in a simple way, it is a fantastic song, really amazing!
baptizedindrums
Wow this dude is really talented. Keeping up that beat while singing! Amazing!
ShotgunBadger95
Saw these guys live and got a picture at the Orpheum. Such an awesome show, opening for Cold War Kids.
Valérie Goulet Talbot
Only a minute in and I love it! Love the 80's vibe!
APG Creates
so awesome. really catchy. great job guys.
TheDavePhan
Listen to this all the time. Love it.
salignary
I LOVE THIS SONG ❤️❤️❤️
Stylo Phett
This is actually very insiprational to me as I set out on my musical journey.
peter doherty
this band brings the 80s back in style
zayn
I'm still listening to this song Your art sense is great