Under Attack

The speaker feels overwhelmed by someone’s persistent romantic pursuit. At first, they describe losing their ability to resist and not knowing what to do. They ask for rescue, yet admit they feel both flattered and frightened. Their feelings are mixed: they want to push the pursuer away, but are unsure whether they would truly want to stop things if they gave in.

“Under attack” turns romantic attention into the image of a siege: the speaker’s “defences” are weakening, and they are “taking cover.” These phrases suggest emotional pressure rather than a literal fight. “He’s on my track” presents the pursuer as someone who keeps following, while “like a magic spell” hints that the attraction feels powerful and hard to control. “Taking candy from a baby” means something is very easy, here suggesting that the speaker has little ability to resist.

The lyrics leave the speaker’s wishes unresolved. Their fear and requests for rescue could mean the pursuit feels unwelcome, while their uncertainty about how they would respond if they wanted to resist suggests genuine attraction too. The song captures a confusing boundary between being tempted and feeling pressured; it does not make clear whether the speaker will ultimately welcome or reject the pursuer.