Sunflower
Shoobies Lyrics
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Did I have something to say?
I'm enamored by you girl
I've forgotten how to speak
There's something about the way that you're moving
That's so picturesque
But darling you look so good
May I help you get out of your new dress?
SHE TURNS TO THE MORNING SUN
WHEN IT SITS OVER THE BAY
I JUST COULDN'T STAY AWAY
Your back to a starry night scene
Fact is you're more enticing
Whack tune but... I think that it's cool
Three words could paint a picture
Of the depth of my conviction
Your love is my drug
And I ain't get my prescription
SHE TURNS TO THE MORNING SUN
WHEN IT SITS OVER THE BAY
I JUST COULDN'T STAY AWAY
So much more than just your skinny jeans
But you were only seventeen
You'll find your spot in a magazine
A work of art and a beauty queen
Knowing I could never change her
While you're smiling at a stranger
No sense in holding her back thinking
I'LL NEVER BE MORE THAN THAT
'CAUSE I CHOKE ON WORDS UNSPOKEN...
SOME RULES ARE MEANT TO BE BROKEN...
SAID YOU'RE MORE THAN JUST YOUR SKINNY JEANS
BUT YOU WERE ONLY SEVENTEEN
AND THAT'S NOT ENOUGH
NO IT'S NOT ENOUGH
In the song "Sunflower" by Shoobies, the lyrics describe the singer's enamoration with a girl he is watching move. He is so taken by her that he forgets how to talk. He admires her like a piece of art or a picturesque scene. He also wants to help her get out of her new dress, implying his attraction to her. The chorus talks about how the girl turns to the morning sun when it rises over the bay and how the singer can't stay away from her.
In the second verse, the lyrics mention how the girl is more than just what she wears, specifically her skinny jeans, and that she is a work of art and a beauty queen. The singer knows he can never change her and shouldn't hold her back, even if she smiles at another person. He feels constrained by his inability to express his feelings, as some rules are meant to be broken. He realizes that although the girl is more than her physical appearance, she is only 17, and he may not be enough for her.
Overall, "Sunflower" is a song about being captivated by someone and wanting to be with them, even if it may not be the best for either party. The lyrics express the singer's desire and admiration for this person while acknowledging that some things may not work out.
Line by Line Meaning
Wait...
Taking a moment to collect his thoughts and think about what he wants to say next.
Did I have something to say?
Acknowledging that he may have forgotten what he wanted to say due to being distracted by the girl he's enamored with.
I'm enamored by you girl
Admitting his attraction and fascination with the girl.
I've forgotten how to speak
Being so smitten by the girl that he's lost the ability to articulate his thoughts properly.
There's something about the way that you're moving
That's so picturesque
Being awed by the girl's movements and seeing her as a work of art or beauty.
But darling you look so good
May I help you get out of your new dress?
Wanting to be close to the girl and offering to help her remove her dress. This can be seen as a romantic gesture or an attempt to get physical with her.
SHE TURNS TO THE MORNING SUN
WHEN IT SITS OVER THE BAY
I JUST COULDN'T STAY AWAY
Being drawn to and unable to resist the girl, comparing her to the morning sun over the bay.
Your back to a starry night scene
Fact is you're more enticing
Seeing the girl against a breathtaking backdrop of a starry night and being even more drawn to her.
Whack tune but... I think that it's cool
Three words could paint a picture
Of the depth of my conviction
Thinking that the song may not be great but the message is clear- his strong feelings for the girl.
Your love is my drug
And I ain't get my prescription
Comparing his love for the girl to a drug he's addicted to and craving for more.
So much more than just your skinny jeans
But you were only seventeen
Seeing the girl as having more depth and worth than just her physical appearance, but acknowledging that she's still young and inexperienced.
You'll find your spot in a magazine
A work of art and a beauty queen
Believing that the girl is so stunning that she could grace the pages of a magazine and be deemed a beauty queen.
Knowing I could never change her
While you're smiling at a stranger
Understanding that he cannot change the girl, even though she may be friendly with other people and perhaps flirtatious.
No sense in holding her back thinking
I'LL NEVER BE MORE THAN THAT
Realizing that he cannot control the girl and the power dynamic between them, as they may not be on the same level or have the same aspirations in life.
'CAUSE I CHOKE ON WORDS UNSPOKEN...
SOME RULES ARE MEANT TO BE BROKEN...
Feeling frustrated and emotionally overwhelmed with his love for the girl, and perhaps wanting to take a risk and break societal norms or rules for the sake of love and passion.
SAID YOU'RE MORE THAN JUST YOUR SKINNY JEANS
BUT YOU WERE ONLY SEVENTEEN
AND THAT'S NOT ENOUGH
NO IT'S NOT ENOUGH
Repeating that the girl is more than just her physical appearance, but acknowledging that at her age, she may not have enough life experience or maturity for a relationship with him.
Contributed by Lillian O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
deepshikha das
Lyrics:
Wait...
did I have something to say?
I'm enamored by you girl
I've forgotten how to speak
there's something about the way that you're moving
that's so picturesque
but darling you look so good
may I help you get out of your new dress?
SHE TURNS TO THE MORNING SUN
WHEN IT SITS OVER THE BAY
I JUST COULD'NT STAY AWAY
your back to a starry night scene
fact is you're more enticing
whack tune but... I think that it's cool
three words could paint a picture
of the depth of my conviction
your love is my drug
and I ain't get my perscription
SHE TURNS TO THE MORNING SUN
WHEN IT SITS OVER THE BAY
I JUST COULD'NT STAY AWAY
so much more than just your skinny jeans
but you were only seventeen
you'll find your spot in a magazine
a work of art and a beauty queen
knowing I could never change her
while she's smiling at a stranger
no sense in holding her back knowing
I'LL NEVER BE MORE THAN THAT
SAID YOU'RE MORE THAN JUST YOUR SKINNY JEANS
BUT YOU WERE ONLY SEVENTEEN
AND THAT'S NOT ENOUGH
NO IT'S NOT ENOUGH
Rency Medrano
you guys make amazing music , very catchy and has so much soul.
Wally Styles
Amazing Voice, Tune And Video 🔥
deepshikha das
Lyrics:
Wait...
did I have something to say?
I'm enamored by you girl
I've forgotten how to speak
there's something about the way that you're moving
that's so picturesque
but darling you look so good
may I help you get out of your new dress?
SHE TURNS TO THE MORNING SUN
WHEN IT SITS OVER THE BAY
I JUST COULD'NT STAY AWAY
your back to a starry night scene
fact is you're more enticing
whack tune but... I think that it's cool
three words could paint a picture
of the depth of my conviction
your love is my drug
and I ain't get my perscription
SHE TURNS TO THE MORNING SUN
WHEN IT SITS OVER THE BAY
I JUST COULD'NT STAY AWAY
so much more than just your skinny jeans
but you were only seventeen
you'll find your spot in a magazine
a work of art and a beauty queen
knowing I could never change her
while she's smiling at a stranger
no sense in holding her back knowing
I'LL NEVER BE MORE THAN THAT
SAID YOU'RE MORE THAN JUST YOUR SKINNY JEANS
BUT YOU WERE ONLY SEVENTEEN
AND THAT'S NOT ENOUGH
NO IT'S NOT ENOUGH
TheIosif
I'm digging these guys.
Kxtvd
When I first heard you guys play at Music fest 11, I freaked out and immediately got the T-shirt once it was done.
Jimmy Rodriguez
Should definitely sign up to play Vans warped tour 😝
Laura Leigh
i love this video please go on a tour. i think the drummer Brandon is my favorite
Jen Of All Trades
Omg loving this!!!
Brenda Maldonado
I play this everyday not kidding
Susan Berberick
the drummer is scrumptious