Overall about difficult moments of disappointment and vulnerability. Having hope and longing, while remaining optimistic for the future. Encourages the belief that with each new morning there is a chance for things to improve.
The chorus offers a glimmer of optimism and a chance at a resolution and redemption in the future.
Captures the rollercoaster of emotions of feeling lost while loving someone who is not there for you, feeling let down and abandoned while waiting for a lover. Lost with no direction, "Now I'm up in the air with the rain in my hair, Nowhere to go, I can go anywhere"
The bridge shows signs of longing and a plea for companionship. The Lyrics express a desire for authentic connection and the importance of Loving someone just as they are. "Just in passing, I'm not asking. That you be anyone but you”
Now I'm dashin' home
Doin' 85
Swervin' lane to lane
Wit fire in my eyes
I got a million thoughts
Goin' through my mind
I'm thinkin' about what I'm a do and who I'm gonna do it to when I get home
How could I have been so blind
And then I look in my rear view
I cannot believe this
(Who who who)
Damn, here comes a police man
He drove right up on me and flashed his light
Then I pulled over without thinkin' twice
He hopped out the car and walked over to me
And said license and registration please
I looked up at him and said
Officer, is there somethin' wrong
He said no, except for you was doin' 60 in a 45 mile zone
Then I said officer
Let me explain please
Ya see the truth of the matter is
Is that I got an emergency
He said no excuses
And no exceptions
He flicks his cigarette and then gives me the ticket
Said have a nice day and walked away
I said yeah right and drove away
Then I turned my radio on
And did 50 all the way home
I pulled up in the driveway
Hopped out and slammed the car door
Then go around the back
Bust up in the house and she screamin'
Whats all that for
Then I'm like woman I called this house
And a man picked up my phone
Then she said calm down
Did you forget
My brother Twan came home
Oh
And that's all I could say was oh
Wit a stupid look on my face
Said I forgot he came home today
And she said that's okay
Because honey I understand
She said you don't have to explain
Then I took her by the hand
I kissed her and then we went to the room
Then I turned some music on
Apologized one more time
Then went down and start gettin' it on
And she started bitin' her lip
Grabbing me and makin' noise
Now we makin' love and she's my ear whisperin'
It's all yours
I said I love you
And she said I love ya, too
Then a tear fell up out my eye
Then I called her my sunshine
And then she looked at me
And said baby go deeper please
And that's when I start goin' crazy
Like I was tryin' to give her a baby
The room feel like its spinnin'
We keep turnin' and turnin'
As if we were in a whirlwind
The way our toes are curlin'
The next thing ya know, she starts goin' real wild
And screamin' my name
Then I said baby, we must slow down
Before I bust a vessel in my brain
And she said please no don't stop
And I said I caught a cramp
And she said please keep on goin'
I said my leg is about to crack
Then she cries out
Oh my goodness, I'm about to climax
And I said cool
Climax
Just let go of my leg
She says you're the perfect lover
I said I cant go no further
Then I flip back the cover
Oh my God, a rubber
Doin' 85
Swervin' lane to lane
Wit fire in my eyes
I got a million thoughts
Goin' through my mind
I'm thinkin' about what I'm a do and who I'm gonna do it to when I get home
How could I have been so blind
And then I look in my rear view
I cannot believe this
(Who who who)
Damn, here comes a police man
He drove right up on me and flashed his light
Then I pulled over without thinkin' twice
He hopped out the car and walked over to me
And said license and registration please
I looked up at him and said
Officer, is there somethin' wrong
He said no, except for you was doin' 60 in a 45 mile zone
Then I said officer
Let me explain please
Ya see the truth of the matter is
Is that I got an emergency
He said no excuses
And no exceptions
He flicks his cigarette and then gives me the ticket
Said have a nice day and walked away
I said yeah right and drove away
Then I turned my radio on
And did 50 all the way home
I pulled up in the driveway
Hopped out and slammed the car door
Then go around the back
Bust up in the house and she screamin'
Whats all that for
Then I'm like woman I called this house
And a man picked up my phone
Then she said calm down
Did you forget
My brother Twan came home
Oh
And that's all I could say was oh
Wit a stupid look on my face
Said I forgot he came home today
And she said that's okay
Because honey I understand
She said you don't have to explain
Then I took her by the hand
I kissed her and then we went to the room
Then I turned some music on
Apologized one more time
Then went down and start gettin' it on
And she started bitin' her lip
Grabbing me and makin' noise
Now we makin' love and she's my ear whisperin'
It's all yours
I said I love you
And she said I love ya, too
Then a tear fell up out my eye
Then I called her my sunshine
And then she looked at me
And said baby go deeper please
And that's when I start goin' crazy
Like I was tryin' to give her a baby
The room feel like its spinnin'
We keep turnin' and turnin'
As if we were in a whirlwind
The way our toes are curlin'
The next thing ya know, she starts goin' real wild
And screamin' my name
Then I said baby, we must slow down
Before I bust a vessel in my brain
And she said please no don't stop
And I said I caught a cramp
And she said please keep on goin'
I said my leg is about to crack
Then she cries out
Oh my goodness, I'm about to climax
And I said cool
Climax
Just let go of my leg
She says you're the perfect lover
I said I cant go no further
Then I flip back the cover
Oh my God, a rubber
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Trapped in the Closet Chapter 4 Lyrics as written by Robert S. Kelly
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