Snaggletooth
Vance Joy Lyrics

Waiting for you baby
I am patiently waiting for you, my beloved.

Through the coldest days
I remain steadfast and committed to you even during the toughest times.

Huddled in the backseat of the van
We are together, even in cramped quarters and uncomfortable situations.

And I know a girl who
I have a particular person in mind who demonstrates something important to me.

Would wait until it's dark
This girl would await a specific time to do something significant.

When she sings the heavens part
The girl's singing is powerful enough to touch the divine and achieve something remarkable.

They part
The heavens part in acknowledgement of this girl's voice.

Ooh
An exclamatory expression of emotion or excitement.

And I held my ground
I stood firm and unyielding.

When I heard those sounds
I was steadfast in the face of intense or unconventional noise/music.

Coming out
Referring to the noise or music that I resisted.

And I must have cried
I was likely moved to tears by something significant or emotional.

When I held those hands
Describing a moment where physical contact held deep meaning and emotional resonance.

So do you know what I mean
Asking if the listener can understand the significance and intensity of my emotions.

So do you know how I feel
Asking if the listener can empathize with my emotional state.

Baby don't you know that
Addressing a loved one, trying to make sure they understand something I deeply feel or see in them.

I love your snaggletooth
Expressing deep affection and appreciation for a unique physical feature of my beloved.

I see it poking when you laugh
Describing the way my lover's snaggletooth appears when they smile or chuckle.

And baby don't you know that
Again addressing a loved one, trying to make sure they understand something I deeply feel or see in them.

I love those pigeon toes
Expressing deep affection and appreciation for a unique physical feature of my beloved.

I hope that you get these pigeon lungs
Expressing a hope that my beloved's lungs will be imbued with the unique qualities my beloved embodies.

Lung
A repeated word for emphasis.

Ooh
An exclamatory expression of emotion or excitement.

And I will try my best
I will give my all in order to achieve what I desire or promise.

To take this big old hen
To undertake a significant and meaningful pursuit, using the metaphor of corralling a large bird.

And I will know his name
I will gain deep knowledge of this undertaking and its details.

And always feel the same
I will remain committed and passionate, through any ups and downs I may face.

And I'll light up so bright
I will be vibrant and radiant, shining forth with energy and passion.

Any orange glow
A metaphorical image for the kind of glowing vibrancy I want to display.

Glow
A repeated word for emphasis.

Ooh
An exclamatory expression of emotion or excitement.

So do you know So do you know
Repeated questioning, asking if the listener really comprehends or feels what I am trying to express.

So do you know So do you know
Continuing the repeated questioning for emphasis.

So do you know So do you know
Continuing the repeated questioning for emphasis.

So do you know So do you know
Continuing the repeated questioning for emphasis.

So do you know what I feel
Ending on a final question, to make sure the listener understands the depth of my emotions.