As You Can See
Pips Lyrics

Well, well, well, well
An expression of surprise or realization, setting the tone for reflection.

Seems like it was only yesterday
It feels recent, evoking a sense of nostalgia about past experiences.

When my mama told me don't fall in love
Recalling wise advice from her mother about being cautious in matters of the heart.

With the first guy that comes your way
Warning against impulsive decisions when choosing a romantic partner.

He was handsome and nice
Recognizing the attractive qualities of the man she dismissed.

But I took her advice and passed him by
She chose to follow her mother's guidance, despite her initial attraction.

Years have passed and don't look
A significant amount of time has gone by, leading to reflection on love.

Like love's gonna give me a second try
Feeling hopeless about the possibility of finding love again.

Boy the look on your face tells me you understand
Noticing his expression indicates he relates to her feelings of loneliness.

could it be your love life's like mine
Questioning if he too is experiencing a similar lack of romantic fulfillment.

Needs a helping hand well, well
Implying that both of them may need support in their search for love.

You need love like I do (don't you).
Assertively stating a shared desire for love and connection.

Boy I can tell by the way
Observing subtle cues in his demeanor and reactions.

You look when I'm looking at you
Noticing how he responds to her gaze, suggesting mutual interest.

I know it ain't fit and proper
Acknowledging societal expectations about how women should behave.

for a girl to talk this way
Recognizing that her openness about emotions is considered unconventional.

But I can't cope with this loneliness
Expressing her desperation to escape feelings of isolation.

Not one more doggone day
A strong determination to end her loneliness immediately.

Everyday has been an uphill climb
Describing her daily struggles in maintaining hope for love.

Keeping my hopes a-float
Struggling to stay optimistic despite challenges.

Judging from your silence boy
Interpreting his lack of response as a sign of his own struggles.

You must be in the same boat
Suggesting that he, too, feels lonely and is looking for love.

ain't it true now
Seeking affirmation from him about their shared feelings.

You need love like I do (don't you)
Reiterating their mutual desire for companionship.

Boy I can tell by the way you look
Confidently asserting that she can read his emotions through his expressions.

When I'm looking at you
Emphasizing the connection formed through eye contact.

Well, well, well you need love
Repeated acknowledgment of the importance of love in their lives.

Like I do (don't you)
Questioning him again to emphasize their shared longing for affection.

Boy it seems like I'm looking in the mirror
Feeling a strong resemblance between her own feelings and his.

When I'm looking at you
Finding a reflection of herself and her struggles in him.

I can't begin to tell
Struggling to express the depth of her loneliness.

The many nights I sit home lonely
Describing the isolation she feels during long, empty evenings.

Come on and tell me boy
Encouraging him to open up about his own experiences.

Has it ever happened to you
Asking if he too has faced similar feelings of loneliness.

Boy I'm gonna tell you something
Preparing to share an important revelation about her romantic situation.

And believe me it ain't no joke
Insisting that her feelings are genuine and serious.

My love life is just like a sinking boat
Metaphorically describing her romantic struggles as hopeless and doomed.

I can understand a person being without money
Asserting that financial difficulties are relatable and understandable.

But there sho' ain't no reason
Contrasting her understanding of poverty with her confusion about loneliness.

For a person to be without love
Arguing that love should be an essential part of life.

Listen to me now
Asking for his attention to emphasize her words.

I'm a girl and you're a guy
Defining the traditional gender roles in a romantic context.

So come on let's give love a try
Inviting him to take a chance on building a romantic connection.

Tell me lil' boy
Using a playful yet earnest tone to engage him in conversation.

You need love like I do (don't you)
Restating their mutual need for affection in a direct manner.

I can tell by the way you look
Reinforcing her ability to interpret his feelings through nonverbal cues.

When I'm looking at you
Emphasizing the significance of their eye contact.

Boy finding true love is a dream
Acknowledging that the quest for genuine love is a universal aspiration.

That everyone wants to come true
Highlighting the widespread desire for meaningful relationships.

Boy can't you see it's up to us
Encouraging him to realize that they hold the power to shape their romantic fate.

To make this dream come true oh.
Ending on a hopeful note, expressing belief in their potential to find love together.