@[Diderik:33655] "Your a holiday!" Was a popular term used in the 50s/60s to compliment someone on their all around. For example, not only are they beautiful, but they are fun and kind too ... just an all around "holiday".
I think your first comment is closer to being accurate. The singer/song writers state "Millions of eyes can see, yet why am i so blind!? When the someone else is me, its unkind its unkind". I believe hes referring to the girl toying with him and using him. He wants something deeper with her, thats why he allows himself to be as a puppet (even though for her fun and games) as long as it makes her happy. But he knows deep down that she doesnt really want to be serious with him and thats what makes him.
(Pretty brown, aight)
(Yeaugh!)
Is it a crime to want that old thing back?
Can it be wrong to miss the way you used to kiss me?
(Back!) Back in the day
(Back!) Back to the way you used to love me (you used to love me)
Now you've got me ready to break the law again,
Cause I made a vow to rock with you til the end
So, tell me why lately you ain't been the same?
Cause I remember when you said!
Right from the door, said can we talk?
You had me caught, got to admin it love
Let's cut straight to the point,
You know with me is where you belong
Now here we are, how did we grow so much apart?
So far from the start
Let's cut straight to the point
Baby you know with me is where you belong
Pretty brown eyes! You know, I need you
That's why I keep holding on, I can't let go
I hold on, hold on, hold on, hold on, I!
Keep holding on after all your rejection
Cause I don't wanna let go, but you should know
I'll move on, I'll move on, I'll move on
Pretty brown eyes!
So let's go, let me know
You know where you belong,
What's the hold?
Baby you know with me is where you belong
It's like one minute your warm,
And then the next your so cold,
I never know when your coming or going, Hey!
Tell me why lately you ain't been the same?
I still remember when you said
Right from the door, said can we talk?
You had me caught, got to admit it love
Let's cut straight to the point
You known with me is where you belong
Now here we are, how did we grow so much apart?
So far from the start
Let's cut straight to the point
Baby you know with me is where you belong!
Pretty brown eyes! You know, I need you
That's why I keep holding on, I can't let go
I hold on, hold on, hold on, hold on, I!
Keep holding on after all your rejection
Cause I don't wanna let go, but you should know
I'll move on, I'll move on, I'll move on
Pretty Brown Eyes!
And I don't want to be the one to tell you everything!
Cause I've been spending all my time give you a chance to change!
You say your in love, But!
If this is love, What!
Can I do to make it feel better?
And what about the feeling that there's someone on the side?
Cause lately you've been acting like you got so much to hide!
Cause I know that lately you ain't been the same,
And so I got to let you know that!
Pretty brown eyes! You know, I need you
That's why I keep holding on, I can't let go
I hold on, hold on, hold on, hold on, I!
Keep holding on after all your rejection
Cause I don't wanna let go, but you should know
I'll move on, I'll move on, I'll move on
Pretty brown eyes!
Don't move on, don't move on,
Don't move on, don't move on,
Don't move on, move on from me yea!
We belong together!
Forever! Ever! Ever!
Forever and ever and ever, yea!
(Yeaugh!)
Is it a crime to want that old thing back?
Can it be wrong to miss the way you used to kiss me?
(Back!) Back in the day
(Back!) Back to the way you used to love me (you used to love me)
Now you've got me ready to break the law again,
Cause I made a vow to rock with you til the end
So, tell me why lately you ain't been the same?
Cause I remember when you said!
Right from the door, said can we talk?
You had me caught, got to admin it love
Let's cut straight to the point,
You know with me is where you belong
Now here we are, how did we grow so much apart?
So far from the start
Let's cut straight to the point
Baby you know with me is where you belong
Pretty brown eyes! You know, I need you
That's why I keep holding on, I can't let go
I hold on, hold on, hold on, hold on, I!
Keep holding on after all your rejection
Cause I don't wanna let go, but you should know
I'll move on, I'll move on, I'll move on
Pretty brown eyes!
So let's go, let me know
You know where you belong,
What's the hold?
Baby you know with me is where you belong
It's like one minute your warm,
And then the next your so cold,
I never know when your coming or going, Hey!
Tell me why lately you ain't been the same?
I still remember when you said
Right from the door, said can we talk?
You had me caught, got to admit it love
Let's cut straight to the point
You known with me is where you belong
Now here we are, how did we grow so much apart?
So far from the start
Let's cut straight to the point
Baby you know with me is where you belong!
Pretty brown eyes! You know, I need you
That's why I keep holding on, I can't let go
I hold on, hold on, hold on, hold on, I!
Keep holding on after all your rejection
Cause I don't wanna let go, but you should know
I'll move on, I'll move on, I'll move on
Pretty Brown Eyes!
And I don't want to be the one to tell you everything!
Cause I've been spending all my time give you a chance to change!
You say your in love, But!
If this is love, What!
Can I do to make it feel better?
And what about the feeling that there's someone on the side?
Cause lately you've been acting like you got so much to hide!
Cause I know that lately you ain't been the same,
And so I got to let you know that!
Pretty brown eyes! You know, I need you
That's why I keep holding on, I can't let go
I hold on, hold on, hold on, hold on, I!
Keep holding on after all your rejection
Cause I don't wanna let go, but you should know
I'll move on, I'll move on, I'll move on
Pretty brown eyes!
Don't move on, don't move on,
Don't move on, don't move on,
Don't move on, move on from me yea!
We belong together!
Forever! Ever! Ever!
Forever and ever and ever, yea!
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