What Child Is This?
Phillips & Banks Lyrics
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You know I can see all the things that imply you secretly are in love
And finally when I let myself fall hard for you I
See you trying to pretend like I'm making it up
This is what it feels like
This is what it feels like
Bring it down
Bring it now
Bring it on
This is what it feels like now
It's getting old
Bring it down
Bring it on
Remember the first love that we made
You said that you couldn't sleep 'cause of me
Told me I caught you off guard
And then when you saw I felt the same
You pulled away started acting like being with me was too hard
This is what it feels like
This is what it feels like
This is what it feels like
Bring it down
Bring it on
Bring it now
Bring it on
This is what it feels like now
It's getting old
Bring it down
Bring it on
Bring it down,
Bring it on
Bring it now
Bring it on
This is what it feels like now
It's getting old
Bring it down
Bring it on
Bring it down,
Bring it on
Bring it now
Bring it on
This is what it feels like now
It's getting old
Bring it down
Bring it on
In the song "What Child Is This?" by Phillips & Banks, the lyrics appear to be about a complicated and uncertain romantic relationship. The singer hangs on every word that the other person says, suggesting a strong emotional investment. They can see signs that imply that the other person secretly loves them, which leads the singer to finally let themselves fall hard for that person. However, the other person tries to pretend that the singer is imagining their feelings, which causes confusion and frustration for the singer.
The second verse highlights a past experience in the relationship. The singer recalls the moment when they first made love, and how the other person couldn't sleep because of their connection. The singer felt caught off guard but also reciprocated the same feelings. However, the other person starts pulling away and acting like being with the singer is too difficult. This shift in behavior brings up the recurring theme of confusion and frustration in the relationship.
Overall, the lyrics convey the rollercoaster of emotions that come with a complicated love affair. The singer feels the highs and lows of longing for someone who seems to be sending mixed signals. There is a constant back and forth, leading to feelings of uncertainty and the realization that the situation is becoming tiresome.
Line by Line Meaning
I hang on everything that you say
I pay close attention to everything you say, hoping to find clues that indicate your hidden love for me.
You know I can see all the things that imply you secretly are in love
I am aware of all the subtle signs and gestures that suggest you have feelings for me that you are trying to hide.
And finally when I let myself fall hard for you I
After allowing myself to fully invest in my feelings for you,
See you trying to pretend like I'm making it up
I notice you attempting to deny or dismiss my emotions, as if they are not genuine.
This is what it feels like
This is the experience and sensation I go through.
Bring it down
Lower the barriers and defenses between us.
Bring it on
Continue with the actions or behaviors that show your true feelings.
Bring it now
Act now and openly express your love.
This is what it feels like now
These are the emotions and sentiments I currently experience.
It's getting old
Your evasive and indecisive behavior is becoming tiresome and repetitive.
Remember the first love that we made
Recall the initial passionate love we shared.
You said that you couldn't sleep 'cause of me
You told me that thoughts of me kept you awake, unable to find peace.
Told me I caught you off guard
You admitted that my affection for you took you by surprise.
And then when you saw I felt the same
But when you realized I reciprocated those emotions,
You pulled away started acting like being with me was too hard
You distanced yourself and started behaving as if being in a relationship with me was too difficult to handle.
Bring it down
Lower the emotional barriers between us.
Bring it on
Embrace the intensity and depth of our connection.
Bring it now
Act immediately to rekindle what we once had.
This is what it feels like now
This is how my current emotional state manifests.
It's getting old
Your repeated pattern of withdrawal and resistance has become tiresome and unoriginal.
Bring it down
Continue to dismantle the walls between us.
Bring it on
Keep embracing the love we shared and let it flourish.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, WORDS & MUSIC A DIV OF BIG DEAL MUSIC LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Jamie Woon, Jillian Rose Banks, Tyrone Jermaine Carter
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