Lately
The Pesky Snakes Lyrics
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I should tell her how I feel, I haven't lately
But how do words explain the warmth when she's around me
I'll just take her hand and try to make her happy
In this light her hair is shining all before me
And every night I hold her close until the morning
And everything about my girl is such a blessing
Nothing's sweeter than the words when she is talking
I notice light in everything when we are walking
And what a mess without my girl
She's such a four leaf
Without love you know I'd be so cold and lonely
How the stars are shinin' when I see my baby
I should tell her how I feel, I haven't lately
But how do words explain the warmth when she's around me
I'll just take her hand and try to make her happy
The Pesky Snakes’s “Lately” is a love song that expresses the singer’s feelings towards his significant other. The first verse highlights the singer’s awe of his partner’s beauty and how this beauty makes him feel. Despite this awe, the singer hasn’t expressed his feelings to his partner and is questioning how he can describe the warmth he feels when she’s around him. The chorus emphasizes the singer’s intention to make his partner happy despite his inability to express his feelings through words. The second verse highlights the singer’s appreciation of every aspect of his partner from her hair, the time they spend together, and the light that she brings to his life. The chorus is repeated again, reminding the listener of the singer’s intention to make his partner happy by simply being there for her.
Overall, the song reflects the importance of showing love and appreciation to those we care about even if we struggle to express our feelings through words. The singer showcases his love through his actions and it is a reminder that sometimes actions speak louder than words.
Line by Line Meaning
How the stars are shinin' when I see my baby
I feel a sense of wonder and amazement when I'm with my significant other, it's as if the universe aligns itself perfectly for me.
I should tell her how I feel, I haven't lately
I know I need to communicate openly with my partner about my emotions and how important they are to me, but I've been neglectful in doing so.
But how do words explain the warmth when she's around me
It's tough to articulate the warmth and love that fills my heart when my partner is near me, words just don't seem sufficient to describe my feelings.
I'll just take her hand and try to make her happy
Instead of explaining myself through words, I'll take a tactile approach and show my partner how much I care about her by holding her hand and making her happy.
In this light her hair is shining all before me
When the lighting is just right, my partner's hair glistens and shines, creating a captivating aura around her.
And every night I hold her close until the morning
I cherish every moment I have with my partner, especially when we can spend the whole night in each other's arms, never wanting to let go.
And everything about my girl is such a blessing
I feel incredibly grateful for every aspect of my partner, from her looks to her personality, everything she does is a beautiful gift.
Without her you know I'd be so cold and lonely
If my partner were no longer in my life, I know I would feel an overwhelming sense of emptiness and loneliness, my life would be incomplete.
Nothing's sweeter than the words when she is talking
Every word that comes out of my partner's mouth is music to my ears, her voice is like the sweetest melody that I never tire of hearing.
I notice light in everything when we are walking
Whenever we take a walk together, I feel like the world is a brighter place, everything seems more beautiful and full of life when we're together.
And what a mess without my girl
My partner brings order to my life and without her, everything seems to be in disarray and chaos, it's like she's the missing piece that ties everything together.
She's such a four leaf
My partner is rare and unique, like a four-leaf clover, something to be cherished and appreciated for her one-of-a-kind qualities.
Without love you know I'd be so cold and lonely
Love is an essential part of my life and without it, I would feel isolated and neglected, like a part of me was missing.
Writer(s): The Pesky Snakes
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