I Thank You

The singer is overwhelmed with gratitude for someone’s affection. He says this person did not have to love, hold, or excite him so intensely, yet they chose to, and he keeps thanking them. The mood is joyful and playful, becoming more energetic as the repeated thanks turn into an enthusiastic celebration. He also suggests that this love has changed how he understands romance.

The phrase “loved to death” is an exaggeration: it means being loved with great intensity, not literally dying. “Shortchanged” usually means receiving less than one deserves; here, the singer feels he had been missing out on love before this relationship. When he says he has been “turned out,” he implies that love has left him deeply affected or captivated, rather than simply describing a change of direction.

The lyrics mix sincere appreciation with flirtatious, sensual excitement. The repeated “you didn’t have to…but you did” makes the beloved’s affection seem freely given, which is central to the singer’s gratitude. Some phrases, such as “squeeze me” and “shake me,” may refer to physical closeness, emotional excitement, or both. The song does not explain the relationship in detail; its focus is less on a story than on the singer’s exuberant response to being loved.