Thorns
Blooms and Thorns: Atticus Thatcher's Poetic Reflections on Love
Lyrics
I know all those smiles
I am familiar with all the smiles.
And those winks and them kisses you blow
Referring to gestures like winks and blown kisses.
Just a game
Characterizing these actions as part of a game.
I know you won't text me or call me or think about me
Anticipating that there won't be communication or consideration when you are alone.
When you lay
Implies a sense of solitude in your bed.
In your bed all alone
Describing physical distance, being far away.
I'm a thousand miles away from anything
You desire something beyond my reach.
You want
Emphasizing the unattainable nature of the desired things.
Anything you want
Reiterating the availability of anything desired.
And just like a rose
Comparing the situation to a rose, which has beauty but also thorns.
The blooms they die
Acknowledging that beautiful moments fade.
The thorns they hurt some times
Recognizing that the positive aspects come with painful moments.
And just like a wave
Drawing a parallel to the transient nature of a wave.
They crash and cause a scene but soon they fade
Emphasizing that despite causing a scene, waves eventually fade.
Not today, not today
Rejecting the idea that today is the day for these events.
Picture me in the yard
Imagining a scenario of vulnerability, being without clothes in a yard.
Not wearing no clothes
Specifically mentioning a lack of clothing in this scenario.
I'm dizzy and tipsy
Feeling lightheaded and intoxicated in a way that remains appealing.
This never gets old
Expressing that this experience is consistently enjoyable.
I showed you my hand you decided to fold
Revealing vulnerability by showing one's hand, only to face rejection.
The secrets please keep them the ones
Asking to keep certain secrets, possibly ones shared in confidence.
That you know
Reiterating the importance of keeping known secrets.
No matter the day
Regardless of the circumstances, emphasizing availability and persistence.
No matter the cost
Indicating a willingness to endure challenges.
I hope you always go and get what you want
Wishing for the other person to always pursue their desires.
What you want
Reiterating the readiness to provide whatever is desired.
And just like a rose
Revisiting the metaphor of a rose, emphasizing its transience.
The blooms they die
Acknowledging the ephemeral nature of beautiful moments.
The thorns they hurt some times
Recognizing that beauty often comes with pain.
And just like a wave
Comparing the situation to a crashing wave and the ensuing drama.
They crash and cause a scene but soon they fade
Emphasizing that despite causing a scene, such events will fade.
Not today, not today
Asserting that today is not the day for these experiences.
I'm not trying to be dramatic
Clarifying the intent not to be overly dramatic or poetic.
Or poetic
Stating that the comparison is not an exaggeration.
But girl you're just like heroin
Comparing the person to heroin, highlighting the addictive and harmful nature.
But the thing that always got me
Acknowledging the painful aspect but noting it as a valuable lesson.
Hurt but taught me
Expressing the learning experience and the decision to avoid repeating it.
Not to go through that again
Reflecting on the harm caused by the addictive nature of the person.
And just like a rose
Revisiting the rose metaphor, emphasizing the eventual fading of beauty.
The blooms they die
Acknowledging the transient nature of beautiful moments.
The thorns they hurt some times
Recognizing that beauty often comes with pain.
And just like a wave
Comparing the situation to a crashing wave and the ensuing drama.
They crash and cause a scene but soon they fade
Emphasizing that despite causing a scene, such events will fade.
Not today, not today
Asserting that today is not the day for these experiences.
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