Number 1
Poster Paints Lyrics

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We got together when
We were so young
We were aiming for the sun
But kids are so naive
I wear my heart on my sleeve
Cause baby you’re my number one
Baby you’re my number one

If I could measure
The affection of your love
It would span a million lifetimes
Wrapped up all in one
We could find a happy ending
Cause baby you’re my number one
Baby you’re my number one

Instrumental

Ooo ooo ooo ooo (x4)

We got together when
We were so young
We were aiming for the sun
But kids are so naive
I wear my heart on my sleeve

Cause baby you’re my number one
Baby you’re my number one

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Poster Paints's song "Number 1" speaks about being in love with someone from a young age. The song talks about the innocence and naivety of being young and in love, but also expresses the deep affection and commitment felt towards the person they're in love with. The line “I wear my heart on my sleeve” means that the person is open and honest about their feelings, and is not afraid to express their love. The chorus, “Baby you’re my number one” repeats several times, emphasizing the importance of this one person in their life.

The second verse talks about the depth of their love, saying that if they could measure it, it would span a million lifetimes. However, despite the challenge of finding a happy ending, they believe that being together is worth it because of the strong love they have for each other. The instrumental break after the second chorus allows the listener to feel the emotions conveyed through the music, independently from the lyrics. The outro of the song beautifully echoes the opening lines and reminds the listener about the beginning of their love story.

Line by Line Meaning

We got together when
We started our relationship at a young age

We were so young
We were both inexperienced and naive

We were aiming for the sun
We had ambitious dreams and aspirations

But kids are so naive
But we didn't fully understand the world and its complexity

I wear my heart on my sleeve
I express my emotions openly and vulnerably

Cause baby you’re my number one
Because you hold an important and valuable place in my life

If I could measure
If I could quantify

The affection of your love
The extent of your love and care for me

It would span a million lifetimes
It would last for an infinite period of time

Wrapped up all in one
Condensed into a single moment or experience

We could find a happy ending
We could achieve a positive and fulfilling conclusion to our journey