The crickets chirping in the second verse suggests that the woman isn't answering the question - as in a TV show when an awkward silence is emphasized by dubbed-in crickets.
I love this song; it makes me happy. I think it is about overcoming self-doubt and worries and learning to see what is good about a relationship.
I love this song; it makes me happy. I think it is about overcoming self-doubt and worries and learning to see what is good about a relationship.
In my opinion, what has happened is this: After a separation, the girl decides to come back. There probably wasn't a real problem, except that the guy has some hesitation issues--he's too careful ("I traded all the innocence I ever had for hesitation"). He wants to be sure he's "making all the right moves." But he talks and thinks too much! In verse two he starts rambling over...
In my opinion, what has happened is this: After a separation, the girl decides to come back. There probably wasn't a real problem, except that the guy has some hesitation issues--he's too careful ("I traded all the innocence I ever had for hesitation"). He wants to be sure he's "making all the right moves." But he talks and thinks too much! In verse two he starts rambling over all his worries about what when wrong before, but she basically says "shut up and kiss me". In that moment, since he can no longer speak about all his worries and hesitations, there is a beautiful silence. And that's why I think the "crickets met the moon with a standing ovation."
In the last verse, she is happy, enjoying his song and the good thing they have together. And as he begins to stumble into another string of 'what ifs', she reminds him: "I don't know darling, but you're here with me, and we're coming to the chorus now." ie 'Shut up and just enjoy what IS good!'
I love the imagery in this song. I feel like I can see the whole thing playing out. Ritter is fabulous with words and music, and I'm so delighted to have found out about him!
The crickets chirping in the second verse suggests that the woman isn't answering the question - as in a TV show when an awkward silence is emphasized by dubbed-in crickets.
I love this song; it makes me happy. I think it is about overcoming self-doubt and worries and learning to see what is good about a relationship.
I love this song; it makes me happy. I think it is about overcoming self-doubt and worries and learning to see what is good about a relationship.
In my opinion, what has happened is this: After a separation, the girl decides to come back. There probably wasn't a real problem, except that the guy has some hesitation issues--he's too careful ("I traded all the innocence I ever had for hesitation"). He wants to be sure he's "making all the right moves." But he talks and thinks too much! In verse two he starts rambling over...
In my opinion, what has happened is this: After a separation, the girl decides to come back. There probably wasn't a real problem, except that the guy has some hesitation issues--he's too careful ("I traded all the innocence I ever had for hesitation"). He wants to be sure he's "making all the right moves." But he talks and thinks too much! In verse two he starts rambling over all his worries about what when wrong before, but she basically says "shut up and kiss me". In that moment, since he can no longer speak about all his worries and hesitations, there is a beautiful silence. And that's why I think the "crickets met the moon with a standing ovation."
In the last verse, she is happy, enjoying his song and the good thing they have together. And as he begins to stumble into another string of 'what ifs', she reminds him: "I don't know darling, but you're here with me, and we're coming to the chorus now." ie 'Shut up and just enjoy what IS good!'
I love the imagery in this song. I feel like I can see the whole thing playing out. Ritter is fabulous with words and music, and I'm so delighted to have found out about him!