Lyrics
He deals the cards as a meditation
Dealing cards serves as a meditative practice for the person.
And those he plays never suspect
Players he engages with are unaware of his true intentions.
He doesn't play for the money he wins
The protagonist doesn't play cards for the monetary gains.
He don't play for respect
Respect is not a motivating factor in his card-playing.
He deals the cards to find the answer
Dealing cards is a method to seek answers.
The sacred geometry of chance
There's a mystical connection between cards and chance.
The hidden law of a probable outcome
There's an underlying law governing probable outcomes.
The numbers lead a dance
Numbers dictate a dance, possibly symbolizing fate.
I know that the spades are the swords of a soldier
Spades represent the swords of a soldier, denoting conflict.
I know that the clubs are weapons of war
Clubs symbolize weapons of war.
I know that diamonds mean money for this art
Diamonds signify financial gain in the context of art.
But that's not the shape of my heart
The shape of his heart doesn't align with these traditional meanings.
He may play the Jack of diamonds
Specific card references continue, adding to the complexity.
He may lay the Queen of spades
Mention of different cards played, emphasizing unpredictability.
He may conceal a King in his hand
Concealing a powerful card while memories of it fade away.
While the memory of it fades
The transient nature of past experiences with hidden cards.
I know that the spades are the swords of a soldier
Reiteration of spades as swords, clubs as weapons, and diamonds as wealth.
I know that the clubs are weapons of war
Continued emphasis on the conventional meanings of cards.
I know that diamonds mean money for this art
Money is associated with diamonds in the world of art.
But that's not the shape of my heart
The shape of the heart contrasts with these conventional associations.
That's not the shape, the shape of my heart
Reaffirmation that his heart doesn't conform to societal expectations.
And if I told you that I loved you
Expressing love might be misunderstood due to his unconventional nature.
You'd maybe think there's something wrong
A fear that expressing love could be perceived as unusual.
I'm not a man of too many faces
The speaker is not someone with many different personas.
The mask I wear is one
The mask he wears is singular, implying authenticity.
But those who speak know nothing
People who talk often lack true knowledge.
And find out to their cost
Speaking without understanding may have consequences.
Like those who curse their luck in too many places
Comparisons to those who blame their luck in various situations.
And those who fear a loss
Fear of loss is a common trait among certain individuals.
I know that the spades are the swords of a soldier
Recurrence of the symbolism of cards and their traditional meanings.
I know that the clubs are weapons of war
Reiteration of spades, clubs, and diamonds in a military and financial context.
I know that diamonds mean money for this art
The association of diamonds with money persists.
But that's not the shape of my heart
Despite societal norms, the shape of his heart remains unique.
That's not the shape of my heart
Reaffirmation that the conventional shape of a heart is not applicable.
That's not the shape, the shape of my heart
Concluding statement emphasizing the distinct shape of his heart.
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