How Will I Know? A Deep Dive into Whitney Houston's Anthem for the Clueless Crush
Ah, love. That exhilarating, confusing rollercoaster that leaves you clutching your pearls and wondering, "Wait, does he/she even like me back?" Thankfully, we have the legendary Whitney Houston here to lend a voice to our internal monologue with her iconic song, "How Will I Know?"
Is It Just Friendship, or is it Something More? The Ballad of the Baffled Bae
The song opens with Whitney in full-on daydream mode, picturing this dreamy dude who gives her butterflies. But here's the catch: is it just a friendly vibe, or is there a smidge of something more going on? Whitney throws out a series of questions that perfectly capture the frustration of the early crush stage:
There's a boy I know, he's the one I dream of Looking into my eyes, take me from this place
Is it just a friendly feeling or is it something more?
We've all been there, right? Decoding cryptic text messages, analyzing every glance, and wondering if that awkward high-five was a friendly high-five or a potential-boyfriend high-five.
The Signs: Decoding the Mystery with Whitney as Our Guide
Fear not, fellow love-stricken comrades! Whitney, in her infinite wisdom, offers a handy guide to deciphering the signs. Does your crush:
- Hold your gaze a little too long? (Bingo! That's a good sign.)
- Walk you home... maybe even offer to carry your books? (Okay, this is looking promising.)
- Burst into song every time you're around? (Well, that might be a stalker situation, but hey, at least they're memorable?)
Whitney also warns us about the dreaded mixed signals:
Keeps me hanging on for more Then he slams the door
We've all been slammed by the door of confusion. One minute they're showering you with attention, the next they're acting like you're invisible. If this is your situation, my friend, it might be time to move on to someone a little less, well, confusing.
The Power of Patience (and Maybe a Little Stalking... Just Kidding... Mostly)
But Whitney, ever the optimist, reminds us that sometimes a little patience is key. True love (or at least a decent date) takes time. However, the song doesn't explicitly discourage following your crush around or strategically "bumping into them" at the local coffee shop. Just sayin'.
The Takeaway: How Will You Know?
Whitney doesn't offer a definitive answer. Love, as always, remains a glorious mystery. But here's the thing: You'll know. There will be a spark, a certain something that tells you this is different. Until then, crank up "How Will I Know," belt it out at the top of your lungs, and maybe the answer will hit you like a bolt of lightning.
And hey, if all else fails, at least you'll have a killer Whitney Houston song stuck in your head.
