and you kissed me shy as though I'd never been your lover
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The speaker recalls a tender moment where affection was given with hesitation or unfamiliarity.
- In plain terms
- She kissed me like she was surprised to see me again.
- What can you take from it?
- Past relationships can change how intimacy is expressed.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Why was the kiss shy?
- What happened between them?
Another view
The brevity leaves the reason for the shyness ambiguous.
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