Manatee
gobbinjr Lyrics
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and i had the most beautiful thought
that one pinpoint corner of ur eye could fly me through time
for if i searched it hard enough
ur eye would send me to the stars above
besides i didn't mind spending time with such a lovely eye
i'm diving deep in the sea
dolphins that leap with no splashes
oh no ur trying to talk to me
i'm getting caught in sea grasses
i'm awed by a manatee
dolphins that leap with no splashes
it was a very silly thought
that a place was in a different spot
and i never heard a single word 'cause i'm so absurd
never look back on what i lost
remember that sparkle i caught
staring u down never found what i'm looking
where are u now and how are u doing?
rarely will i pout thinking 'bout ur lovely eye
The song "Manatee" by gobbinjr is an intricate ode to a lover and their beautiful eyes. The lyrics begin with the singer describing a "very special spot" and how they had a "beautiful thought" about how one small corner of their lover's eye could take them through time. The concept of time-travel through the pinpoint in the eye sets the tone for the song's whimsical and fanciful nature.
The lyrics continue with the singer getting lost in their lover's lashes and diving deep in the sea, where they marvel at the beauty of the manatee swimming among the sea grasses. The beauty of the manatee and the dolphins that leap with no splash leaves the singer enamored and awe-struck. As their lover tries to talk to them, the singer is lost in their own little world and captivated by the beauty around them.
Despite the silly nature of the singer's thought that a place was in a different spot, they never look back on what they lost and cherish the moments they spent staring into their lover's eyes. The song ends with the singer rarely pouting and thinking about their lover's lovely eyes.
Overall, "Manatee" is a charming and dreamy song about the beauty of love and the wonders of nature.
Line by Line Meaning
there is a very special spot
There is a specific and unique location that holds a special significance
and i had the most beautiful thought
The singer had a breathtaking idea
that one pinpoint corner of ur eye could fly me through time
The singer imagines being transported through time via the pupil of their subject's eye
for if i searched it hard enough
The artist recognizes that their idea is far-fetched, but is hopeful that it might be possible
ur eye would send me to the stars above
The artist believes that their subject's eye could transport them to outer space
besides i didn't mind spending time with such a lovely eye
Even if their idea doesn't come to fruition, the singer enjoys spending time with their subject
i'm getting lost in ur lashes
The singer is getting lost in their subject's eyelashes
i'm diving deep in the sea
The artist imagines diving deep into the depths of their subject's gaze
dolphins that leap with no splashes
The artist envisions a serene, peaceful environment
oh no ur trying to talk to me
The subject interrupts the artist's daydream
i'm getting caught in sea grasses
The singer continues to lose themselves in their imagination
i'm awed by a manatee
The artist experiences a sense of wonder upon imagining a manatee
it was a very silly thought
The singer acknowledges that their idea was far-fetched and unrealistic
that a place was in a different spot
The singer realizes that their idea was based on a misconception
and i never heard a single word 'cause i'm so absurd
The singer is so caught up in their imagination that they fail to hear what is being said to them
never look back on what i lost
The artist advises against dwelling on past mistakes or failures
remember that sparkle i caught
The artist suggests focusing on positive memories or experiences
staring u down never found what i'm looking
The singer admits that they have not found what they are searching for
where are u now and how are u doing?
The singer wonders about the current whereabouts and status of their subject
rarely will i pout thinking 'bout ur lovely eye
The artist reflects on their fleeting daydreams about their subject's eye
Contributed by Jayden E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.