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I just wrote a song, and a lot of people have told me it has sexual content and uses "dirty" language. That wasn't my intention. The song is called "Whatever 'It' May Be." It's really about the power of imagination. It never reveals what "it" actually is, inviting listeners to bring their own interpretation. In the end, it's about how we all hear what we want to hear. "It" could be love, a melody, a dream... or something entirely different. If someone hears something more suggestive, that's a perfectly valid interpretation too. If you have a few minutes, I'd love for you to give it a listen and tell me what you think "it" is. Do you hear a "dirty" song, or something else entirely?
[Verse] I found a little something That always lifts my mood Some folks think they know it But they ain't got a clue You can take it anywhere Never leaves a mark It never fails to make me smile When the day gets dark
[Pre-chorus] Everybody's looking Trying to read my mind Still they never seem to see What's hiding in plain sight
[Chorus] Squeeze it, tease it Hold it if you need it Love it, leave it It will grow if you feed it Wrap your hands around it Feel it come alive Find a little rhythm Let it take you for a ride Call it what you want to I won’t disagree 'Cause what it really means... Depends on what you see Squeeze it, tease it... Whatever "it" may be
[Break]
[Verse] Some say keep it hidden Some say show it off Some folks overthink it I just laugh it off If it makes you feel alive Why apologize? A little bit of mystery Looks good in every light
[Pre-chorus] Everybody's guessing Whispering their views Funny how they tell on themselves Long before they tell on you
[Chorus] Squeeze it, tease it Hold it if you need it Love it, leave it It will grow if you feed it Wrap your hands around it Feel it come alive Find a little rhythm Let it take you for a ride Call it what you want to I won’t disagree 'Cause what it really means Depends on what you see Squeeze it, tease it Whatever "it" may be
[Bridge] Maybe you’ve already guessed Maybe you got it wrong Maybe you’ve been smiling since The first line of this song I could tell you what it is But where would be the fun? Some things are much better When left to everyone
[Interlude]
[Final chorus] Squeeze it, tease it Hold it if you need it Love it, leave it It will grow if you feed it Wrap your hands around it Feel it come alive Find a little rhythm Let it take you for a ride Call it what you want to I won’t disagree 'Cause what it really means Depends on what you see Squeeze it, tease it Whatever "it" may be
[Outro] Squeeze it, tease it Whatever "it" may be Squeeze it, tease it It’s whatever you believe
People think its hidden, but its right in plain sight?
If its your prick, you'd be in jail.
If its not, then say what it is
Sounds like a gay anthem.tbh.
Sucksss
Thanks for listening, Dom. I understand it didn't work for you, and that's completely fair. My intention wasn't to outsmart anyone or hide one "correct" meaning. The idea was simply to leave "it" undefined and let listeners bring their own interpretation to the lyric. If you hear a sexual meaning, that's a perfectly valid reading. If someone else hears love, a melody, a dream, or something entirely different, that's equally valid.
The song never defines what "it" is. That's intentional. The chorus is built around a double entendre, so listeners are free to interpret it however they like. You asked me what “it” is. I already said what “it” could be:
For example, "it" could simply be love. • Squeeze it, tease it – Love should have both affection and playfulness. • Hold it if you need it – Hold on to love when life gets difficult. • Love it, leave it – Love is a choice. Sometimes you embrace it, and sometimes the healthiest choice is to let it go. • It will grow if you feed it – Love grows when you nurture it with trust, kindness, time, laughter, and attention. • Wrap your hands around it – Embrace it. Protect it. Treasure it. • Feel it come alive – Relationships flourish when both people invest in them. • Find a little rhythm – Every couple develops their own rhythm and way of moving through life together. • Let it take you for a ride – Let love carry you through life's adventures. • Call it what you want to / I won't disagree – Everyone has their own definition of love. • 'Cause what it really means / Depends on what you see – The meaning belongs to the listener.
I can give you a bunch more examples. For me, that's really the point of the song. It isn't about one specific thing. It's about the fact that we all bring our own experiences - and imaginations - to a lyric. Whatever "it" may be. 😊
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