Antique Bull
Navigating Love's Fragile Dance: Antique Bull by Brendan Canning
Lyrics
They say he has grace like any bull in a china shop
Comparison of the person to a bull in a china shop, suggesting clumsiness or lack of delicacy.
(Fallin', what can you do)
Expression of resignation or helplessness in the face of a fall or failure.
He walks in the room, counting time on his fingers
Describing the person entering a room and marking time with their fingers, possibly indicating impatience or anticipation.
(Look at what's haunting you)
Reference to something haunting, possibly a past mistake or regret.
We're messed up, 'cause you fucked up
Acknowledgment of a dysfunctional situation caused by a mistake.
(Seems like I never knew, how to lose you)
Reflecting on the realization of not knowing how to lose the person.
Break in two I do now count your fingers
Reiteration of breaking or falling apart, counting fingers possibly as a coping mechanism or an attempt to hold on.
Far from home you leave a trail
Noticing a trail left behind by someone far from home, implying a journey or departure.
See anymore?
Prompting a question about whether there is more to see or understand.
It was obvious
Stating that something was obvious, possibly referring to a situation or feeling.
By now you should know
Encouraging the listener to be aware of a certain fact or understanding.
How can all get lost so far
Expressing confusion or disorientation about how everything could go so wrong.
What are you looking for
Raising a question about the person's purpose or goal.
Break in two I do now count your fingers
Reiteration of breaking or falling apart, counting fingers as a recurring theme.
Far from home you leave a trail
Reiterating the idea of leaving a trail while being far from home.
Seems like I never knew
Reflecting on not understanding or realizing something until now.
Tryin' to get through
Expressing an effort to overcome challenges and communicate.
I'll never, never let it pass on to
Commitment to not letting something pass on to someone else.
Tryin' to get old
Expressing a desire or effort to age or mature.
You'll never, never let it go out
Commitment to not letting go of something important.
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