The lyrics describe a private, intense attraction between two people who are trying to hide their feelings from others. The speaker moves from anxious waiting and holding back to a more open physical and emotional closeness. Looking back on difficult moments, she also presents this person as someone who recognized and accepted her.
The โindentation in the shape of youโ suggests that the other person has left a lasting impression, like a space that remains after they are gone. A โgolden tattooโ similarly portrays that mark as precious and enduring. The repeated idea of buying a dress for the other person to take off is a direct, playful expression of sexual desire, while โI donโt want you like a best friendโ makes clear that the speaker wants a romantic relationship, not only friendship.
The relationship is described as secret, but the lyrics do not explain why the pair keep it private or how others might react. โIf I get burnedโ suggests the speaker knows the attraction could lead to hurt, yet values its excitement anyway. The memories of mistakes and difficult times imply trust and deep familiarity, but they do not establish exactly what the relationship will become.