Love Is Bigger Than Baseball
The DeFranco Family Lyrics
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You love them
When all you've ever done
Is turn thirteen, thirteen
How do you tell someone you care
Oh you care
When all you've ever cared for is
CHORUS:
Love is bigger than baseball ,baby
Stronger than Superman
Sweeter than cotton candy
More fun than Disneyland
(Repeat chorus)
Saturday afternoos won't be the same
For games
I found out what grown-ups do for fun - yeah, yeah
No need for rainchecks or the sun
By the ton
Love has fun and games
On the run, oh, yeah
(Repeat chorus)
The DeFranco Family's "Love Is Bigger Than Baseball" depicts a tale of first love, from the perspective of a young thirteen-year-old, expressing feelings she's never had before. She's questioning the art of the confession of love; how to even go through it and how to express it, somewhat confused as she's never done it before. The lyrics hold a strong emotional bond with every young adolescent experiencing first love. She's always been caught up with games and fun in the past, but now she experiences new emotions she’s never known before. Underlying themes of change and the beginning of maturity come into play as she realizes that she's growing up.
The chorus of the song directly conveys the message that love holds more significance than anything else, including her favorite sport. Baseball, the metaphorical representation of something she holds dear, pales in comparison to the depth of her feelings; love stronger than Superman, it's sweeter than cotton candy, and more fun than Disneyland. The chorus of the song is almost an anthem relaying the idea of young love and its significance as a powerful emotion.
Line by Line Meaning
How do you tell someone you love
Expressing your love to someone can be difficult and confusing
You love them
When your emotions are so strong that you want to tell the person that you love them
When all you've ever done
Despite feeling love for someone, you may have not taken action due to your young age or other commitments
Is turn thirteen, thirteen
You have lived a very short life and have not had much experience in expressing love
How do you tell someone you care
Showing someone how much you care for them can also be difficult
Oh you care
When you want someone to feel the extent of your care for them
When all you've ever cared for is
Despite feeling the desire to care for someone, you may not have experienced caring for someone in a deeper way
Fun and games , and things
You have mostly enjoyed the superficial, enjoyable aspects of life without experiencing the deeper, meaningful aspects of care
Love is bigger than baseball ,baby
Love is stronger, more meaningful, and more powerful than any other thing in life that might seem important or significant, even baseball
Stronger than Superman
Love is more powerful and stronger than even the strongest superhero, Superman
Sweeter than cotton candy
Love is more delightful and enjoyable than even the sweetest carnival treat, cotton candy
More fun than Disneyland
Love is more enjoyable and exciting than even the most popular amusement park, Disneyland
Saturday afternoos won't be the same
Things will forever change after experiencing a particularly strong and meaningful type of love
For games
Things that once seemed important, like games, will no longer matter as much
I found out what grown-ups do for fun - yeah, yeah
Experiencing love leads to a deeper understanding of adult emotions and desires
No need for rainchecks or the sun
Love is not dependent on any external factors or circumstances; it exists independent of them
By the ton
Love is infinite and boundless
Love has fun and games
Love can be enjoyable and exciting just like games
On the run, oh, yeah
Love is always moving and evolving
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