The song's lyrics express the expectations of a boyfriend about to bestow a first kiss to his romantic interest. For the 2023 live-action film, some of the lyrics were updated in response to viewers who have gotten "sensitive about the idea that [Prince Eric] would, in any way, force himself on [Ariel]."
The song's lyrics depict a boyfriend anticipating his first kiss with his romantic interest. In the 2023 live-action film, some of the lyrics were adjusted to address viewers who have become "sensitive" about the notion that Prince Eric would "force himself on Ariel."