Sentimental
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Sentimental boy
Sentimental man
When I asked my dad if he wanted to go to therapy he said
"I'm not crazy man"
Sentimental girl
Sentimental woman
Said I was crazy when I caught her with another
I left the crib with no attitude why would I bother

I knew already that's why I fucked on her best friend last week in that creaky ass bed
Her momma done gave her almost broke that shit
Hot sweaty sex "More More"
That all her BFF said
Sentimental boy
Sentimental man
Abused as a child and It caused him to do the same to his next of kin,
Belt buckles and black cables leave red marks on they skin,
But he said "they be alright See I grew up just fine"
I grew up just fine
I grew up just fine
I grew up just fine
I grew up just fine
Just fine
Just fine
See I can stack These Lego Bricks
But they Can't hold no relationship
See Cus I Used to get attached but
Then I found out too quickly that'll cause your peace of mind to be attacked
Now paranoia Creeping everywhere
I swear I see it before I turn my back to the mirror.
My brain still a
Sentimental boy
Sentimental man
I cross my hands and I cross my legs
But It's hasn't hit the same since kindergarten
Remember Hearing rain and sleeping
To the sounds of it hitting my windowpane
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Sentimental girl (uh)
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Sentimental boy (I'm too sentimental to Live in this world)
Sentimental boy (I'm too sentimental to Live in this world)
Sentimental boy (I'm too sentimental to Live in this world)
Sentimental boy (I'm too sentimental to Live in this world)
I'm a sentimental boy (I'm too sentimental to Live in this world)
sentimental boy (I'm too sentimental to Live in this world)
I'm a sentimental man (I'm too sentimental to Live in this world)
I'm a sentimental boy (I'm too sentimental to Live in this world)
I'm sentimental (I'm too sentimental to Live in this world)
I'mma send them All
I'mma send them All
I'mma send them All
I'mma send them All

I'mma send them All
I'mma send them All

Overall Meaning

The lyrics above are from "Sentimental" by the Drive-By Truckers. The song speaks about emotions of love, longing, and commitment that one feels for someone special. The repeated phrase "For sentimental reasons" in the chorus underscores the depth of emotions being conveyed through the song. The singer of the song professes his love for the person he is addressing and pleads with her to believe him. He wants her heart and vows never to be parted from her.

Throughout the song, the singer expresses the intensity of his love and the fact that he thinks about the person he loves every morning and dreams of her every night. He is never lonely when she is around. The song is an ode to the powerful emotions that arise from a heartfelt connection with someone special. It is the kind of song that speaks to the universal human experience of being in love and feeling deeply connected to another person.

Overall, "Sentimental" is a song that speaks to the power of love and the emotions it can evoke in a person. It is a musical expression of the age-old sentiment that people have felt for centuries, and it speaks to the universal appeal of love as an enduring force in our lives.

Line by Line Meaning

I love you
I have a strong emotional attachment to you and care deeply about your well-being.

For sentimental reasons
My love for you is based on emotions and memories of our shared experiences.

I hope you do believe me
I want you to trust and have faith in my love for you.

I'll give you my heart
I am willing to make a deep emotional commitment to you.

And you alone was meant for me
My love and desire is exclusively for you.

Please give your loving heart to me
I hope you will reciprocate my feelings and give me your emotional love and commitment.

And say, we'll never part
I want to stay together with you and have a lasting relationship.

I think of you every mornin'
You are on my mind as soon as I wake up each day.

Dream of you every night
You are the subject of my dreams and desires each night.

Darling, I'm never lonely
Your presence in my life brings me happiness and makes me feel complete.

Whenever you are in sight
I feel joy and contentment just being near you.