Story Behind The Song
Based on a real-life event.
Song Description
Singer describes how he fell for a particular young lady and the anguish caused by the possibility of unrequited affection.
| Song Length |
2:30 |
Genre |
Rock - General, Rock - Gothic |
| Tempo |
Medium Fast (131 - 150) |
Lead Vocal |
Male Vocal |
| Mood |
Distressed, Troubled |
Subject |
Attracted, Crush, Frustration |
| Similar Artists |
The Smithereens, Nine Inch Nails |
Language |
English |
| Era |
2000 and later |
| |
Lyrics
At first I admit, I was not impressed,
Until I noticed her laughter and the way she dressed.
She was a bit too smug for my taste, with her two-toned hair, and her tiny waist.
Conversations later, I was not so wise. I think I made the mistake of gazing into her eyes.
I realized too late, that I shouldn't have looked;
That this little girl, has got me hooked 'cause she's a
Chorus 1:
Hot little number, a real live wire. She's an unblinking, shot-drinking, ball of fire.
With a quick comeback, for each one-liner, endless fascination fuels my desire.
So that's where I stand, now help me, I'm dyin'
Somehow she won me over without even tryin'
Tried to play by the book, I tried to play it cool.
She must have figured out the language and re-written the rules 'cause she's a
Chorus 2:
Hot little number, a real live wire. She's a heart-breaking, body-shaking, ball of fire. Now her two-toned hair and her tiny waist, all but leave me begging for a tiny taste.
Now, I search my soul. I struggle to find
An end to this torment taking over my mind.
Is there something I can do, think, feel, or say to keep hope alive she'll see me the same way? 'Cause she's a
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