The female speaker expresses a deep longing for her beloved, desiring to be close to him: "Let him kiss me with the kisses of his mouth: for thy love is better than wine."
Both speakers admire each other's beauty and qualities, extolling each other’s virtues and attractiveness.
The speakers find joy in each other's love, with references to the sweet scents and delightful names: "thy name is as ointment poured forth."
The woman expresses insecurities about her appearance, noting her dark skin from working in the vineyards: "Look not upon me, because I am black, because the sun hath looked upon me."
There is a strong sense of anticipation and excitement about the evolving relationship, highlighted by the woman’s invitation: "Tell me, O thou whom my soul loveth, where thou feedest, where thou makest thy flock to rest at noon."