Cannonball
iamhill Lyrics

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You said it was mine
Baby
Dopamine line
I′m shaking
'Cause you′re sweet as pie
Baking
(No no)
(Oh no)

(Uh oh)
You stared at my eyes
Sayin'
"You should have my baby"
Well that's borderline crazy
(No no)
(Oh no)
(Uh oh)
Is that a red flag?
Tellin′ me you love me
You don′t know my birthday
You don't know my middle name
(No no)
(Oh no)
(Uh oh)
Is that a red flag
Tell me that you love me
You don′t know if I can swim
But there's a fire in the deep end
(No no)
(Oh no)
(Uh oh)
And I′m a cannonball
Cannonball
Gets you wet how hard I fall
Yeah
Can—na-na-na-na-nonball

And I'm a cannonball
Cannonball
Gets you wet how hard I fall
Yeah
Can—na-na-na-na-nonball

You drew the line for me
Where do I sign baby?
That blood is mine ain′t it?
(No no)
(Oh no)
(Uh oh)
Is that a red flag?
Tellin' me you love me
You don't know my birthday
You don′t know my middle name
(No no)
(Oh no)
(Uh oh)
Is that a red flag
Tell me that you love me
You don′t know if I can swim
But there's a fire in the deep end
(No no)
(Oh no)
(Uh oh)
And I′m a cannonball
Cannonball
Gets you wet how hard I fall
Yeah
Cannon-na-na-na-nonball
And I'm a cannonball
Cannonball
Gets you wet how hard I fall

Yeah
Cannon-na-na-na-nonball

Overall Meaning

The song Cannonball by iamhill is about a person who is caught up in a toxic relationship. The lyrics explore the confusion and uncertainty that comes with being in a relationship with someone who may not have the best intentions. The opening line of the song "You said it was mine, baby, dopamine line, I'm shaking" suggests that the person is struggling with the addiction of this relationship. The chorus "And I'm a cannonball, Cannonball, Gets you wet how hard I fall" could be interpreted as the person being fully committed to this relationship and willing to take risks, even if it means getting hurt.

Throughout the song, the person questions their partner's intentions and whether they truly know or care about them. Lines such as "You don't know my birthday, You don't know my middle name" suggest that the person is feeling neglected and that their partner isn't putting in enough effort to truly know them. The repeated question of "Is that a red flag?" highlights the person's uncertainty about the relationship and whether they should continue with it.

Overall, the song is about the struggles of being in a toxic relationship and the confusion and uncertainty that comes with it. The person in the song is willing to take risks and make sacrifices for their partner, despite being unsure about the relationship's stability and future.

Line by Line Meaning

You said it was mine
You told me it was mine, whatever 'it' is.

Baby
Term of endearment.

Dopamine line
Refers to the neurotransmitter that's associated with pleasure and reward.

I'm shaking
Physically shaking, possibly due to excitement or nerves.

'Cause you're sweet as pie
Because you're very sweet and likeable.

Baking
Refers to the act of baking pies, which are sweet.

(No no)
Saying no or expressing disapproval.

(Oh no)
Exclamation of surprise or alarm.

(Uh oh)
Exclamation signaling concern or trouble ahead.

You stared at my eyes
You looked deeply into my eyes, possibly searching for something.

Sayin'
Saying.

"You should have my baby"
You want to have a child with me, which is a big commitment.

Well that's borderline crazy
That's a very extreme request and seems unreasonable, and could be warning sign.

Is that a red flag?
Asking if there's a warning sign indicating potential danger or harm.

Tellin' me you love me
Saying you love me, which has significant implications and expectations.

You don't know my birthday
You don't know something basic about me, which could be a sign of disinterest or lack of effort in getting to know me.

You don't know my middle name
You don't know another basic thing about me, which enhances the potential for disinterest or lack of effort.

You don't know if I can swim
You don't know something that is critical to personal safety.

But there's a fire in the deep end
There's a danger or challenge that's lurking beyond the most obvious or basic things.

And I'm a cannonball
I'm going to dive in headfirst, without hesitation or reservation.

Cannonball
A body position for diving that involves tucking the knees and arms in tightly.

Gets you wet how hard I fall
Referring to the splash a cannonball makes when hitting the water. Also suggesting that falling for someone so hard can be risky or intense.

Yeah
An affirmation or agreement.

Can—na-na-na-na-nonball
A playful repetition of 'cannonball.'

You drew the line for me
You established boundaries or expectations for me to follow.

Where do I sign baby?
Asking where to agree to the terms or conditions being set up by the partner.

That blood is mine ain't it?
Asking if a child that may or may not exist has one has DNA that matches theirs.

Contributed by Charlie W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.

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