I Wanna be Yours

Question 1

“let me be your vacuum cleaner”

Answer 1

Cooper Clarke uses the metaphor “vacuum cleaner” to suggest that there is a level of intimacy that the speaker desires. The possessive pronoun “your” implies that the speaker wishes to devote himself to her.

Question 2

“let me be your raincoat”

Answer 2

Cooper Clarke continues his extended metaphor with “raincoat” to suggest that the speaker desires to protect and take care of the other person, invoking the theme of support and safeguard.

Question 3

“let me be your electric meter”

Answer 3

Cooper Clarke personifies the “electric meter” suggesting that the speaker is willing to offer the other person comfort and security within there lives.

Question 4

“that’s how deep is my emotion”

Answer 4

Cooper Clarke uses the adjective “deep” to suggest that his love for this person is immeasurable, emphasising the strength of his love for her.