Crush
The True Blue Lyrics
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It′s hard to tell what's fantasy or really real
Who says you have to look at love, infatuation
Like they′re practical?
I'm cool even if it's a crush, nothing actual
Yeah
It might be just a crush,
It might be just a crush
Could be more, maybe not
Just so you know,
My heart is yours to take.
When I see you wearing those wire frames, I gotta say.
The way you dress & coordinate,
It′s hard to look away.
I'm so high off you,
Every day feels like a Saturday
I know this could rock the boat
I′m fully submerged
But I can't help the way I′m feeling
I'm just in to your world
Things you do
Words you say
And my heart, will it break?
Up to you I suppose
But I hope that you don′t
It might be just a crush,
So what if it's a-
It might be just a crush
Could be more, maybe not
Do you think about it, too?
('Cause I know I do)
I′m trapped in my mind all the time
And I just want to say "Je te veux"
I′m starting to feel happy
And I want it more
I see the good in things
I couldn't see before
Things you do
Words you say
And my heart, will it break?
Up to you I suppose
But I hope that you don′t
Yeah, Yeah
It might be just a crush,
So what if it's a-
It might be just a crush
Could be more, maybe not
Maybe love
Gotta know, I don′t wanna jump the gun
Can we agree it's just a little fun?
It might be just a crush
Could be more, maybe not
In The True Blue's song Crush (Hi-Lo), the artist struggles to come to terms with their feelings for someone else. They express the difficulty in distinguishing, "what's fantasy or really real" and the pressure society places on defining their feelings as love or mere infatuation. The lyrics suggest that, despite their uncertainty, the artist is content with their current state, stating, "I'm cool even if it's a crush, nothing actual." They continue to describe the object of their affection’s actions, words, and appearance, which leave them feeling “high” and unable to look away. Although they recognize that their feelings could destabilize the current state of affairs, "It might rock the boat, I'm fully submerged," they cannot help but have these feelings. The artist concludes with the acknowledgment that it may just be a crush, but there remains the possibility of something more.
The lyrics in The True Blue's song Crush (Hi-Lo) represent a universal feeling of admiration and uncertainty that transcends age and gender. The song describes the push and pull of infatuation and the fear of rejection that can come with the pursuit of a relationship. It is refreshing to hear such an honest and candid representation of the complexities of the human psyche. The message of the lyrics is that it’s okay to not have it all figured out and not to be afraid to admit one's feelings.
Line by Line Meaning
Wish I could tell you what I really feel
I wish I had the courage to tell you how I truly feel.
It′s hard to tell what's fantasy or really real
I'm unsure if what I'm feeling is just a fantasy or if it's real.
Who says you have to look at love, infatuation
Why should we view love and infatuation as practical when they aren't always logical?
Like they′re practical?
(Continuation of previous line) Like they're something that has to make logical sense.
I'm cool even if it's a crush, nothing actual
I'm okay with just having a crush on you, even if it doesn't turn into anything more.
Yeah
An interjection expressing agreement or affirmation.
It might be just a crush,
Acknowledging the possibility that my feelings for you may just be a crush.
So what if it′s a-
(Continuation of previous line) Even if it's just a crush, it's still a valid emotion.
Could be more, maybe not
I'm not sure if these feelings will develop into something more or if they will fade away.
Just so you know,
A phrase to indicate that what follows is important information.
My heart is yours to take.
I have feelings for you and am open to a relationship if you feel the same way.
When I see you wearing those wire frames, I gotta say.
I find you incredibly attractive when you wear glasses.
The way you dress & coordinate,
I admire your fashion sense and how well you coordinate your outfits.
It′s hard to look away.
You are captivating and it's difficult for me to shift my attention away from you.
I'm so high off you,
I am filled with happiness and excitement when I am around you.
Every day feels like a Saturday
Spending time with you is so enjoyable that it feels like a weekend, even on weekdays.
I know this could rock the boat
Acknowledging that pursuing a relationship with you could create difficulties or complications.
I′m fully submerged
I am completely invested in these feelings for you.
But I can't help the way I′m feeling
I have no control over my romantic feelings for you.
I'm just in to your world
I am fascinated by your life and your interests.
Things you do
I am captivated by the things you do and the way you act.
Words you say
Your words have a great effect on me and I am drawn to your way of expressing yourself.
And my heart, will it break?
I am worried that if you don't feel the same way about me, it will cause me emotional distress.
Up to you I suppose
Ultimately, the decision of whether to pursue a relationship is yours to make.
But I hope that you don’t
I am hoping that you feel the same way about me and that we can start something together.
Do you think about it, too?
I am wondering if you also have feelings for me.
('Cause I know I do)
(Continuation of previous line) I am acknowledging my own feelings for you.
I′m trapped in my mind all the time
I am constantly thinking about you and my feelings for you.
And I just want to say "Je te veux"
Expressing that I desire you and your affection in a romantic way.
I′m starting to feel happy
My feelings for you are bringing me happiness and contentment.
And I want it more
I am hoping that my romantic feelings for you will develop into something more substantial.
I see the good in things
My positive outlook has improved since developing feelings for you.
I couldn't see before
Your influence on me has helped me to view the world in a more positive light.
Maybe love
Wondering if my feelings for you may develop into love.
Gotta know, I don′t wanna jump the gun
Acknowledging that I shouldn't assume that our relationship will develop into something more if you don't feel the same way.
Can we agree it's just a little fun?
Suggesting that we can enjoy our feelings for each other without taking it too seriously or creating stress.
Could be more, maybe not
Reiterating that our relationship could develop into something more or it may not.
It might be just a crush
Reiterating that it's possible my feelings for you may just be a crush.
Writer(s): Christian Koo, Nicholas Matzkows
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