Lyrics
Come on (x7)
Calls for action or encouragement, repeated.
I swear in the dark where she's romancin'
Describes a secretive or hidden romantic encounter.
past the line where they're wall dancin'
Refers to a boundary or limit where people are dancing against a wall.
and the skin she sheds won't lie awake
Suggests that someone's discarded skin (metaphorically) doesn't keep them awake at night, implying they're not troubled by their past.
she won't lie awake
Reiterates that this person doesn’t stay awake at night due to emotional issues.
Roses are redder than the dirt that sparkles in her hair
Compares the color of roses to the sparkling dirt in someone's hair, possibly signifying a beauty found in unexpected or unconventional places.
Rum shots with the star leather prom princess
Depicts a girl at a prom who drinks rum and embodies a particular image of popularity or allure.
dots her I's with hearts and sunkisses
Illustrates how this girl decorates her writing with love symbols and affectionate imagery.
frozen smiles and she won't lie awake
Indicates a facade of happiness or contentment, despite underlying issues.
She won't lie awake
Reiterates the idea that this girl doesn’t stay awake at night due to emotional issues.
Violets are bluer than the bruises she holds out in her hand
Compares the color of violets to bruises held in someone's hand, suggesting hidden pain or suffering.
I wanna be right now
Expresses a desire to be present in the current moment.
Say don't mind
Suggests disregarding something, possibly a request or a situation.
Save your prayers for the poor blind
Advises to reserve prayers for those truly in need rather than wasting them on something inconsequential.
Cause I dont care about your catechisms
Expresses indifference towards religious teachings or doctrines.
and your hatred is a precious kind of
Implies that the speaker doesn’t value the negativity or animosity directed towards them, considering it trivial.
fool in the middle of the day
Describes someone as foolish for displaying hatred openly in broad daylight.
And you might as well stay a long time
Suggests that the subject of the song should stay around for an extended period.
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