This song does and always will mean a great deal to me. Whenever I hear it, I feel as though I'm in a trance. bittersweet.
I'm pretty convinced that it's about being in an extremely intense sexual relationship at a very young age and just becoming so completely powerless and rapt in those feelings of lust and admiration for the other person. it perfectly captures that unique and adventurous stage in some teen's lives when things are really heating up with their "high school lover" to the point that any inhibitions about losing one's virginity melts away. Suddenly, the main priority is being with that person by any means possible, and it doesn't matter where or when you hook up so long as you get your physical fix. "playground love" is about some hardcore chemistry that many people can only dream about.
and sure, adults of all ages can form romantic relations, but I think there's a reason for the specificity in the lyrics leaning towards youth. There is something to be said for that first time and the first person you ever get close to (like that). It's like some sort of unreal dream world and those experiences will always stands out and stay with you.
This song does and always will mean a great deal to me. Whenever I hear it, I feel as though I'm in a trance. bittersweet.
I'm pretty convinced that it's about being in an extremely intense sexual relationship at a very young age and just becoming so completely powerless and rapt in those feelings of lust and admiration for the other person. it perfectly captures that unique and adventurous stage in some teen's lives when things are really heating up with their "high school lover" to the point that any inhibitions about losing one's virginity melts away. Suddenly, the main priority is being with that person by any means possible, and it doesn't matter where or when you hook up so long as you get your physical fix. "playground love" is about some hardcore chemistry that many people can only dream about.
and sure, adults of all ages can form romantic relations, but I think there's a reason for the specificity in the lyrics leaning towards youth. There is something to be said for that first time and the first person you ever get close to (like that). It's like some sort of unreal dream world and those experiences will always stands out and stay with you.
It just isn't the same when you get older.