Lyric discussion by fanofoldies 

Jules Shear wrote and recorded the song (not Crenshaw). Originally, it was "If she knew what she wants, I'd be giving it to her". The Bangles changed it to ".. he'd be giving it to her" and altered the verse-bridge sequence. There's a version of Jules' version on youtube.

It's a brilliant song about a guy who is head-over-heels about a complicated woman that he doesn't understand.

@fanofoldies When will men and women ever understand each other.

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