Coke and Mentos
salem ilese Lyrics
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Holding hands on a playdate, oh oh oh
Tongues tied like a shoelace
Heart beats like a horse race
Almost failed out of chem class
Only learned all the fun facts, oh oh oh
Making wine in the school lab
Getting high on the black pens
You remind me of an experiment
And I don't mean
Volcanoes or lava lamps, no
When we touch it's Coke and Mentos
Blowing up until we let go
When we touch it's Coke and Mentos
Blowing up until we let go
Blowing up, up, up, but we still won't let go
Bottled up my emotions
Till you twisted me open, oh oh oh
Took a sip of my ocean
Started dipping your toes in
Instantly reacting to your skin
One day it'll hurt to let you in
It's not the fall that kills you in the end
But we're sticking the landing
You remind me of an experiment
And I don't mean
Volcanoes or lava lamps, no
When we touch it's Coke and Mentos
Blowing up until we let go
When we touch it's Coke and Mentos
Blowing up until we let go
Blowing up up up but we still won't let go
La-la-la-la-la-la-la, la-la-la-la
Still won't let go
La-la-la-la-la-la-la, la-la-la-la
Oh, oh-oh, oh-oh-ooh
La-la-la-la-la-la-la, la-la-la-la
Oh, oh-oh, oh-oh-ooh
Blowing up up up but we still won't let go
In "Coke and Mentos," Salem Ilese metaphorically compares her relationship with someone to the explosive reaction that occurs when Coke and Mentos are combined. The lyrics reminisce about a simpler time, "back to the third grade," where the innocence of holding hands on a playdate brings a sense of nostalgia. The reference to failing chemistry class but still learning the fun facts suggests that the relationship is filled with excitement and adventure, even if it doesn't follow conventional expectations.
The chorus emphasizes the volatile nature of their connection. When they touch, it's like the reaction between Coke and Mentos, causing an explosive and exhilarating experience. Despite the intensity, they are unable to let go, symbolized by the repetition of "blowing up until we let go." The desire to hold on and the fear of losing the excitement and thrill of the relationship outweigh the potential consequences.
The second verse continues the analogy, where Salem describes bottling up her emotions until the person she's involved with comes along and "twists her open." Taking a sip of her ocean and dipping their toes in represents the initial steps they take into the relationship, triggering an instant and powerful response. Salem acknowledges that eventually, letting go will be painful, but they are willing to take the risk because they believe they can "stick the landing."
Overall, "Coke and Mentos" is a metaphorical exploration of a passionate and unpredictable relationship, where the highs and lows create an explosive and intense connection.
Line by Line Meaning
You take me back to the third grade
You make me feel young and carefree, like I'm back in elementary school
Holding hands on a playdate, oh oh oh
We were close and intimate, just like children on a playdate
Tongues tied like a shoelace
We were speechless and nervous, like tangled shoelaces
Heart beats like a horse race
Our hearts were racing with excitement, like horses in a race
Almost failed out of chem class
I struggled in chemistry class, almost failing
Only learned all the fun facts, oh oh oh
But I only paid attention to the enjoyable and interesting information
Making wine in the school lab
We were rebellious, experimenting with making wine in the school laboratory
Getting high on the black pens
We found a way to get a buzz or thrill from sniffing black pens
You remind me of an experiment
You resemble a scientific experiment, something intriguing and unpredictable
And I don't mean volcanoes or lava lamps, no
But not in the typical way with volcanoes or lava lamps, something beyond that
When we touch it's Coke and Mentos
When we make contact, it's like the reaction between Coke and Mentos, explosive and exhilarating
Blowing up until we let go
Our connection intensifies until we can't contain it anymore
Bottled up my emotions
I suppressed my feelings, keeping them locked inside
Till you twisted me open, oh oh oh
Until you came along and unraveled me, bringing my emotions to the surface
Took a sip of my ocean
You experienced a hint of the vastness and depth of my emotions
Started dipping your toes in
You began to explore and test the waters of my emotions
Instantly reacting to your skin
My body and emotions instantly responded to your touch
One day it'll hurt to let you in
Eventually, it will be painful to allow you into my heart and life
It's not the fall that kills you in the end
It's not the act of falling in love that's harmful in the long run
But we're sticking the landing
But the challenge is successfully navigating and landing in a stable and fulfilling relationship
La-la-la-la-la-la-la, la-la-la-la
Vocalization, expressing the joy and excitement of our connection
Still won't let go
Despite everything, we're both unwilling to end our bond
Oh, oh-oh, oh-oh-ooh
Vocalization, expressing a mix of emotions
Blowing up up up but we still won't let go
Our connection continues to grow explosively, yet neither of us wants to let go
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Bendik Moller, Jason Strong, Salem Ilese Davern
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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