Strings
Shawn Mendes/Musicfire.in Lyrics
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All the strings attached girl, oh yeah
Met this girl when I was three years old
We were holding hands tight so I'm told
And it felt like an eternity
Said it felt like an eternity
'Cause I knew back then we were more than friends
And I'll said it once, and I'll say it again
It'll only end up hurting me
Years flew by I was less than twelve
Long division I need your help
Can you come on over and work with me
Anytime you like I'll make it work for me
'Cause I knew back when if we get too close
When the time is right maybe I'll propose
Baby climb on up, show me the ropes
Darling I want all the strings attached
I love it when you look at me like that
And you're the only girl that brings me back
'Cause baby I want all the strings attached
It's like always and forever
I won't let a moment pass
And when I'm with you I feel better
I want all the strings, all the strings attached
All the strings attached girl
All the strings attached girl, mmm yeah
So come on girl let me hold your hand
Let's go get lost, live without a plan
And I know you've got the world to see
But you know you mean the world to me
And I know right now you got second thoughts
Do whatever it takes, pay whatever the cost yeah
You know me, not the type of guy
To stick around, to do the time
But you must have me hypnotized
I'm d-d-d-down to be by your side
Every night
Darling I want all the strings attached
I love it when you look at me like that
And you're the only girl that brings me back
'Cause baby I want all the strings attached
It's like always and forever
I won't let a moment pass
And when I'm with you I feel better
I want all the strings
And baby when you fall down, I fall too
And if you get lost, then I'll get lost with you
And when the waves crash down
Then baby I won't move
'Cause I need
All the strings attached
I love it when you look at me like that
And you're the only girl that brings me back
'Cause baby I want all the strings attached
It's like always and forever
I won't let a moment pass
And when I'm with you I feel better
I want all the strings
All the strings attached
I want all the strings
All the strings attached
All the strings attached girl
All the strings attached girl
Oh yeah
In Shawn Mendes' song "Strings," the lyrics describe a childhood love that grows into a deeper, more intense affection as the singer and his love interest grow up. The opening lyrics, "All the strings attached girl, all the strings attached girl, oh yeah" are a metaphor for the emotional ties that bind them together. He then reminisces about when they first met, as children, and how they held hands tightly. The singer admits that he knew back then that they were more than friends, but it might have been a two-sided story. When he expresses that he wants all the strings attached, he means he wants to commit to her fully and completely, and never let go.
As the song progresses, he talks about how they lost touch for a while, but he always knew she was special. He reminisces about how long division was difficult for him, and how he asked her for help. He also mentions that he had wanted to propose to her, but didn't want to get too close too soon. But now, he wants "all the strings attached," and he wants to live life with her by his side, always and forever.
"Strings" is a sweet, romantic song that talks about how the singer wants to fully commit to the love of his life. The lyrics perfectly capture that feeling of wanting to be with someone so deeply that you're willing to do whatever it takes. It's also an excellent example of how a simple metaphor can be used to convey a complex feeling.
Line by Line Meaning
All the strings attached girl
The relationship between the singer and the girl is complex
All the strings attached girl, oh yeah
The singer is aware of the complicated nature of this relationship
Met this girl when I was three years old
The singer has known this girl for a long time
We were holding hands tight so I'm told
The singer and the girl were close from an early age
And it felt like an eternity
The singer and girl connected on a deep level
Said it felt like an eternity
The connection of the singer and the girl has stood the test of time
'Cause I knew back then we were more than friends
The singer has always felt that there was something special between him and the girl
Two sided story it all depends
The true nature of the relationship depends on both the singer and the girl, not just one party
And I'll said it once, and I'll say it again
The singer is trying to emphasize the importance of his feelings for the girl
It'll only end up hurting me
The singer is apprehensive about the potential consequences of their relationship
Years flew by I was less than twelve
The singer was young when he first met the girl
Long division I need your help
The singer is asking for help in his studies
Can you come on over and work with me
The singer is asking the girl to come over and work with him
Anytime you like I'll make it work for me
The singer is willing to be flexible for the girl
'Cause I knew back when if we get too close
The singer is wary of getting too close to the girl
When the time is right maybe I'll propose
The singer is considering proposing to the girl in the future
Baby climb on up, show me the ropes
The singer is asking the girl to take the lead in their relationship
Darling I want all the strings attached
The singer wants a serious relationship with the girl
I love it when you look at me like that
The singer enjoys the attention and affection from the girl
And you're the only girl that brings me back
The singer feels a strong connection to the girl
'Cause baby I want all the strings attached
The singer is reiterating his desire for a serious relationship
It's like always and forever
The singer wants a relationship that lasts a long time
I won't let a moment pass
The singer is determined to make the most of his time with the girl
And when I'm with you I feel better
The singer feels happy and content when he is with the girl
And baby when you fall down, I fall too
The singer is willing to support the girl through tough times
And if you get lost, then I'll get lost with you
The singer is willing to follow the girl wherever she goes
And when the waves crash down
The singer is referencing a difficult moment
Then baby I won't move
The singer is steadfast in his support for the girl
All the strings attached girl, mmm yeah
The complicated nature of the relationship is still relevant
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Peermusic Publishing, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: SCOTT FRIEDMAN, SHAWN MENDES, EMILY WARREN SCHWARTZ
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