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When you're in my eye line
My heart grows in size
It makes me nervous, ooh so nervous
When I see you walk by you open my mind
It fills me with purpose, ooh with purpose
Oh, I see you walk by
Your eyes grow in size
Oh, you must be nervous
Why are you nervous?
I seek for a sign
Want the vibes to be right
Cause you're perfect and I feel worthless, do I deserve this?
And I've got seeds on the line
Friendship, memories on the line, yeah
Yeah, I can tell that you're nervous
Just take my hand, it'll be worth it
Oh, I'm not nervous around you but I want you to be true
Please don't make me work for it
Do you think you'll open up to me, yeah?
Do you think you will let me see you?
I see how you act
Just hold eye contact until you're not nervous
I see that you're nervous
When you're in my eye line
My heart grows in size (I see that you're nervous)
It makes me nervous, ooh so nervous (I see that you're nervous)
When I see you walk by you open my mind
It fills me with purpose, ooh with purpose
Please don't make me work
Oh, don't make me work
I see you walk by, my heart grows in size




Because I am nervous
You make me nervous

Overall Meaning

Y's song "5" is an introspective ballad about the nervousness and uncertainty that comes with falling for someone. The song begins with the singer acknowledging how their heart swells up when they see the person they're interested in, but it also makes them incredibly anxious. They're desperate for a sign that the feeling is mutual and that they're not just projecting their feelings onto the other person. The lyrics are vulnerable and raw, reflecting the universal experience of being smitten with someone and the associated insecurities that come with it.


As the song progresses, the singer grapples with their feelings of inadequacy and worthlessness compared to the person they're admiring. They worry that they're not deserving of the other person's attention and affection, and that they'll have to work hard to earn it. But despite this fear, they're willing to take the risk and ask the other person to open up to them. The song ends with a plea for them to take a chance on a potential relationship, rather than letting their nervousness hold them back.


Overall, "5" presents a nuanced and emotionally complex portrayal of falling in love. The vulnerability and fear expressed in the lyrics make the singer feel relatable and human, and the careful attention to detail demonstrates Y's skill as a songwriter.


Line by Line Meaning

When you're in my eye line
When you're within my line of vision


My heart grows in size
I feel stronger emotions


It makes me nervous, ooh so nervous
It causes me to feel anxious


When I see you walk by you open my mind
Your presence inspires me to think more creatively


It fills me with purpose, ooh with purpose
It motivates me to find direction or meaning


Oh, I see you walk by
I notice when you pass by


Your eyes grow in size
Your eyes become more noticeable or expressive


Oh, you must be nervous
I deduce that you're feeling anxious


Why are you nervous?
I am curious about your discomfort


I seek for a sign
I am searching for a signal or indication


Want the vibes to be right
I hope for the atmosphere to be positive


Cause you're perfect and I feel worthless, do I deserve this?
I perceive you as superior to me, making me question my worthiness


And I've got seeds on the line
I have important things at stake


Friendship, memories on the line, yeah
My friendship with you and the experiences we've shared are important to me


Yeah, I can tell that you're nervous
I can sense that you're experiencing anxiety


Just take my hand, it'll be worth it
I want to reassure you and promise that it will be beneficial or rewarding


Oh, I'm not nervous around you but I want you to be true
I am not anxious when I am around you, but I desire authenticity from you


Please don't make me work for it
I hope it doesn't require too much effort or struggle from me


Do you think you'll open up to me, yeah?
I wonder if you will become more vulnerable or open with me


Do you think you will let me see you?
I am hopeful that you will reveal more of yourself to me


I see how you act
I am observing your behavior


Just hold eye contact until you're not nervous
Maintain eye contact until you feel less anxious


I see that you're nervous
I can tell that you're feeling anxious


Please don't make me work
I hope it doesn't become a difficult task for me


Oh, don't make me work
I really hope it doesn't become a challenge or burden for me


I see you walk by, my heart grows in size
Each time I see you, my feelings become stronger


Because I am nervous
My anxiety is caused by my emotions for you




Lyrics © DistroKid
Written by: Papa Yaw Owusu, Vivian Guilford

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