Something 'Bout You Baby I Like

The lyrics describe someone who sees a woman regularly and feels strongly attracted to her, but is too shy to start a conversation. At first, the romance exists only in brief smiles and imagined meetings. The speaker’s excitement grows into nightly dreams, while the repeated refrain suggests he cannot fully explain what he likes about her.

“Sidewalk love affair” gives an ordinary street encounter the feeling of a romance, though they may not actually know each other. Being “high as a kite” means feeling extremely happy or excited, not literally flying. The “peek-a-boo rendezvous” suggests a brief, playful glimpse of the woman, while “fine tooth comb” implies wanting to examine or understand her very closely. His tongue becoming “tight” conveys nervousness that makes speaking difficult.

The song’s tone is light and playful, but there is also a gap between the speaker’s intense feelings and the limited connection shown in the lyrics. He admires her appearance and imagines her in his dreams, yet admits he cannot identify exactly what attracts him. This could be a simple, cheerful account of a crush, or a gentle hint that much of the romance is happening in his imagination rather than between the two of them.