Heartbeat

The lyrics describe the speaker’s excitement when kissing someone they love. Their heartbeat seems to change—missing, skipping, or flipping—and they wonder why. The repeated questions make the feeling sound both joyful and a little mysterious, as if love is affecting the body before the speaker can explain it.

The heartbeat is a physical image for strong emotion: it may “skip” or “flip” when the couple’s lips meet. “Piddly pat” imitates a quick, light beating sound, giving the feeling a playful quality. The kiss that “stays in my memory” suggests that even after the moment has passed, its emotional impression remains.

The song presents love as thrilling and powerful, but it does not offer a detailed story or explanation. “True love” and “love’s glory” express the speaker’s confidence in the feeling, while the repeated “why” leaves room for wonder. The heartbeat might be understood as excitement, nervousness, or both; the lyrics make these feelings seem closely connected.