Like Real People Do

The speaker remembers being pulled out of the earth after someone had been digging, and wonders what was buried there. The encounter feels strange and possibly frightening, but the speaker does not pursue the questions. Instead, the lyrics move toward tenderness: the pair choose to kiss and share an ordinary human closeness. The repeated invitation sounds both comforting and slightly uncertain.

The earth, dirt, and digging create an image of someone emerging from a hidden or buried past. “Those hands pulled me from the earth” could describe a literal, uncanny rescue, or suggest being brought back from isolation or emotional darkness. The speaker’s refusal to ask where the other person came from is a way of leaving painful or mysterious histories alone. “Like real people do” suggests a wish for simple intimacy rather than explanations.

The lyrics do not fully explain who either person is or what happened before they met. The other person’s searching look and the speaker’s sense of already knowing hint at shared sadness, but the reason remains unclear. The repeated choice not to ask can feel kind and accepting; it may also suggest that both people are avoiding difficult truths. The song leaves room for both readings.