I've Got a Crush on You

The speaker describes being unexpectedly swept into a romance. Many people might have wanted her attention, but this person’s persistence gradually overcame her resistance. She now feels excited and tenderly devoted, even though she seems surprised by how strongly she has fallen. The playful, affectionate tone makes the confession feel lighthearted rather than solemn.

“Wore down my resistance” means that someone’s steady efforts eventually softened her reluctance. Calling her beloved a “big and brave and handsome Romeo” compares him to a romantic hero, while her claim that she does not know how she won him suggests amused disbelief. The “cunning cottage” they might share is a fanciful image of a cozy life together, not necessarily a practical plan. “Mush” means overly sentimental talk, which she jokes that the world will forgive.

The lyrics mix genuine affection with teasing exaggeration. Her repeated sighs and declaration that she has a crush show strong feelings, but the comic language keeps the mood breezy. The opening could imply that she has many possible admirers, yet she chooses this particular person; it might also simply heighten the charm of her surprise. The song leaves open how serious the imagined future is, while making clear that her attention is focused on him.