Ton of Bricks
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Something unexpected
Something so new
Something so crazy
Crazy like you
I mean, I knew you had a reputation
(Of flirtation)
But, you went and did it this time
Chorus:
You hit me, hit me, hit me
Like a ton of bricks
You hit me, hit me, hit me
Like a ton of bricks
You told me all about all the boys you loved
Every single romance you were ever dreaming of
Of course you knew I wasn't shy
(You knew I was that type of guy)
I told you open up your eyes and see
I didn't know you had your eye on me
Bridge
You could've prepared me for this Shocking experience
I can't even speak to you
Never mind giving you an answer
We've joked around but you were never serious
(At least I never was)
But girl you really went and did it, did it
Girl ya really did it this time
Chorus
The song "Ton of Bricks" by Deborah Gibson is about a sudden and unexpected romantic experience that hits the singer like a ton of bricks - hence the title. It starts with the singer describing the situation as something unexpected, new, and crazy - particularly the person she is involved with, who has a flirtatious reputation and a messed-up mind. Despite her prior knowledge of his behavior, he manages to surprise her with his actions this time.
The chorus emphasizes the sudden impact of this romantic adventure - the guy hits her like a ton of bricks. The singer then recounts how the guy confided in her about his past relationships, and how she encouraged him to be open and honest. However, she did not realize that he had his eye on her all along. The bridge expresses the singer's shock and surprise at the situation and how she is struggling to find the words to express her feelings about the matter.
Overall, "Ton of Bricks" is a catchy and upbeat song that emphasizes the sudden and unexpected nature of romantic experiences. It explores the themes of surprise, shock, and confusion that can come with the start of a new relationship.
Line by Line Meaning
Something unexpected
An unforeseen event has occurred
Something so new
Something brand new has appeared
Something so crazy
The event is so unusual or bizarre
Crazy like you
Referring to a person who is eccentric or unpredictable
I mean, I knew you had a reputation
The singer mentions that they were aware of the person's known behavior
(Of flirtation)
This reinforces the idea that the person has a reputation for flirting
And I knew you had a messed up mind
The singer knew that the person was not of sound mind
But, you went and did it this time
Despite their previous expectations, the person has done something unexpected
You hit me, hit me, hit me
The event has affected the singer deeply
Like a ton of bricks
The impact of the event is overwhelming
You told me all about all the boys you loved
The person had shared intimate details about their past relationships
Every single romance you were ever dreaming of
The person had fantasized about many different romantic scenarios
Of course you knew I wasn't shy
The singer acknowledges that they were open and outgoing
(You knew I was that type of guy)
The person knew the singer's personality and tendencies
I told you open up your eyes and see
The singer suggested that the person needed to gain perspective
I didn't know you had your eye on me
The singer was not aware of the person's interest in them
You could've prepared me for this Shocking experience
The person should have given a warning about what the singer was about to experience
I can't even speak to you
The singer is so overwhelmed that they cannot communicate with the person
Never mind giving you an answer
The singer cannot even respond to the person's actions at this time
We've joked around but you were never serious
The singer and the person had joked together before, but now the situation has turned serious
(At least I never was)
The singer emphasizes that they were never serious in their interactions before
But girl you really went and did it, did it
The person has done something unexpected and significant
Girl ya really did it this time
The singer emphasizes the importance and impact of the person's actions
Chorus
The chorus repeats the idea that the person's actions have had a profound impact on the singer
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