Pawn Shop Jewels
Unveiling Heartache: Pawnshop Jewels by Beauty School
Lyrics
I had a vision of a holiday
The narrator had a vision of a vacation or special time.
A sandstone terrace, two adjacent graves
Imagery of a sandstone terrace with two adjacent graves, possibly symbolizing a place of rest or memory.
A single primrose, a lonely drive
A single primrose and a lonely drive signify solitude and isolation.
Embarking somewhere, a sleepless night.
Beginning a journey or transition, accompanied by restlessness.
(I know that we could get by, but I can do this better on my own)
The narrator acknowledges the ability to manage but feels they can handle things better independently.
You're like pawnshop jewels
Comparing someone to pawnshop jewels, possibly suggesting a temporary or undervalued nature.
You turn my fingers baby blue
The person referenced affects the narrator deeply, represented by turning their fingers blue, possibly indicating emotional impact.
You came and made your mark
This person made a significant impression or impact.
Then you left me in the dark
They left the narrator feeling abandoned or in the dark emotionally.
And I know that I shouldn't care, But I do
The narrator recognizes they shouldn't care but acknowledges that they do.
I do.
Reaffirmation of caring despite recognizing it may not be rational.
Age is but a number or so I believe
Suggesting that age is just a number, but the narrator feels they have already peaked in their life.
I'm in my 30's but I think I peaked
The narrator feels that their prime was at a much younger age.
When I was 19
Specifically highlighting the age of 19 as a time of feeling carefree and happy.
When I was carefree
Emphasizing the carefree nature of that particular time.
(All we do is get high and I can do that better on my own)
Reflecting on past experiences of getting high but feeling they can achieve that state of mind better alone.
You're like pawnshop jewels
Repeated stanza expressing the impact of the person, the emotional aftermath, and conflicting feelings of caring despite knowing they shouldn't.
You turn my fingers baby blue
-You came and made your mark
-Then you left me in the dark
-And I know that I shouldn't care, But I do
-Well if that's the price I pay
The cost or consequence the narrator pays for the emotional turmoil caused by this person.
It still hurts in the same way
Despite the cost, the pain remains consistent.
And I'll always feel this way around you
Continued emotional impact and acknowledgment of perpetual feelings around this person.
Around you.
-Can someone save me
Seeking salvation or rescue from internal struggles, seeking strength and determination to escape.
Can someone save me
-From the blood on my hand
-From the time in my head
-Oh, holy wine
-Give me the strength the strength to run
-I know that we can get by but I can do this better on my own.
Reiteration of the belief that they can manage alone despite the emotional difficulty.
You're like pawnshop jewels
Repetitive acknowledgment of the person's impact, the emotional aftermath, and the enduring feelings despite understanding they shouldn't feel this way.
You turn my fingers baby blue
-You came and made your mark
-Then you left me in the dark
-And I know that I shouldn't care, But I do
-Well if that's the price I pay
-It still hurts in the same way
-And I'll always feel this way around you
-I'll always feel this way around you
-I'll always feel this way around you
-I'll always feel this way around you
-I'll always feel this way around you
-Around you
A reaffirmation of the enduring emotional impact around this person.
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