Velvet
laundry day Lyrics
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I don't feel like you do
But I see your body, not through
Baby girl I think I love you
But my friend, your hand is not suit for a man like me
With no confidence, I think I'm lamer
I'm lonely
You miss me, just talk, but you run from the stars
Baby girl, go to prom dance and drink to us, baby
Oh love is too strong for a man built a boy
Love is too strong for a man built a boy
Love is too strong for a man built a boy
Love is too strong for a man
Love is too strong for a man
Built a boy
Ohh
Ooh
Asshole raised on apple
Turned into a natural lover that can act good in front of his friends
Tied to his own hands
Cause he's innocent
But the person who he is changing one again
He can play pretend
Climbing up the fence
They don't think he can
Aching in his legs
But he climbs instead
Guess what happens next
Youngman hits his head
Beaten with regret
He gon' run away now
Tears run down his face now
Oh I wish that you'd just stay in the basement
Oh I wish that you'd just stay in the basement
Oh I wish that you'd just stay in the-
Losing somebody
Is like when your out in the forest
The song "Velvet" by Laundry Day is about a man who is struggling to express his love to his crush. The lyrics suggest that the singer sees the girl's physical beauty, but is unable to feel the same emotions as her. The first verse, "If you see what I'm seeing, I don't feel like you do, but I see your body, not through, baby girl I think I love you" reveals his internal conflict of wanting to confess his feelings to her, but feeling inadequate due to his lack of confidence. The singer highlights his own shortcomings, stating that his hand is not suited for a girl like her, and he feels like a lame and lonely person.
The chorus, "Love is too strong for a man built a boy" emphasizes the singer's feelings of immaturity and inexperience in love. He realizes that he is not ready to handle his emotions or the strength of the love he feels for her yet. The second verse delves deeper into the singer's past and how he has transformed into a new person who can pretend to be someone he is not. The bridge alludes to the singer's fear of losing the girl, which leads to him wishing that she would stay in the basement, a metaphor for him wanting her to remain hidden and to himself. The last line of the bridge, "losing somebody is like when you're out in the forest," is a metaphor for getting lost in love and feeling unable to find one's way back.
Overall, "Velvet" by Laundry Day explores the complexities of love and the insecurities that can come with having feelings for someone. The lyrics capture the hesitation and fear that can prevent individuals from revealing their true emotions to their crush.
Line by Line Meaning
If you see what I'm seeing
I think we both have our eyes trained on the same target
I don't feel like you do
Although we're both looking at the same thing, you seem to feel differently about it than I do
But I see your body, not through
I can see your physical form, but I don't feel like I really know you
Baby girl I think I love you
I have developed strong feelings of affection for you
But my friend, your hand is not suit for a man like me
I don't think we are compatible as romantic partners
With no confidence, I think I'm lamer
I lack self-assurance and feel uncool
I'm lonely
I feel isolated and disconnected from others
You miss me, just talk, but you run from the stars
You seem to enjoy our conversations, but you shy away from anything deeper or more meaningful
In the wake of your heart
In the aftermath of your emotions and feelings
Baby girl, go to prom dance and drink to us, baby
I want you to enjoy yourself and have fun, but also keep me in mind
Oh love is too strong for a man built a boy
The intensity of love can be overwhelming for someone who has not yet fully matured
Love is too strong for a man built a boy
The overpowering nature of love can be too much for an immature person to handle
Love is too strong for a man built a boy
The strength and force of love can be too great for someone who is not yet fully grown and developed
Love is too strong for a man
The power of love can be challenging for anyone, regardless of age or maturity
Love is too strong for a man
The force of love can be overpowering for anyone, regardless of their readiness for it
Built a boy
Referring to someone who is still in the process of developing into an adult and is not fully matured
Ohh
Vocalization conveying emotion
Ooh
Vocalization conveying excitement
Asshole raised on apple
Someone who was brought up with a sense of entitlement and superiority
Turned into a natural lover that can act good in front of his friends
Transformed into someone who is skilled at appearing romantic in social situations
Tied to his own hands
Incapable of taking action or making decisions due to being restricted by one's own thoughts or behavior
Cause he's innocent
Because he lacks experience or knowledge about something
But the person who he is changing one again
He is altering his personality and behavior once more
He can play pretend
He is capable of acting in a way that is not genuinely reflective of his true self
Climbing up the fence
Attempting to overcome a challenge or obstacle
They don't think he can
Others doubt his ability or potential to succeed
Aching in his legs
Experiencing physical pain or discomfort
But he climbs instead
Despite the difficulty, he keeps persevering and moving forward
Guess what happens next
I'm about to describe an event that occurs in the future
Youngman hits his head
A young man suddenly injures his head
Beaten with regret
Overwhelmed with feelings of sadness and guilt
He gon' run away now
He is going to flee the situation
Tears run down his face now
He is crying
Oh I wish that you'd just stay in the basement
I wish you had stayed out of harm's way and remained in a safe place
Losing somebody
Experiencing the pain of someone's absence or death
Is like when your out in the forest
It can be overwhelming and disorienting, like being lost in the wilderness
Contributed by Levi T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.