Newspaper Gown
Whispers of Love in Newsprint: Damien Jurado's Newspaper Gown
Lyrics
You can come over
You are welcome to come over.
Whenever you want
You have the freedom to visit at any time.
You can get dressed up
You can dress up.
And I'll show you off
I will proudly display you to others.
We could go dancing
We can engage in dancing or spend time in the town.
Or hang around town
Options are open for various activities.
Whatever you want
Your preferences guide our choices.
In your newspaper gown
Suggestive of intimacy, possibly referring to a unique garment.
Our friends think we're lovers
Perception among friends is that we are romantically involved.
Or so I have heard
Rumors circulate about our relationship.
And they try for confessions
Others attempt to extract confessions from us.
And I say not a word
I remain silent and do not reveal our true feelings.
So we let them keep guessing
We enjoy keeping our relationship a mystery.
'Til they figure us out
Until they figure out the truth about us.
Our made-up wedding
Imaginary wedding scenario, possibly emphasizing the unconventional nature of the relationship.
In your newspaper gown
Reiteration of the intimacy, tying it to the unique garment mentioned before.
We are placing our bets
We are taking risks and making predictions.
They are making the call
Others are making judgments about us.
We all going all in
We are fully committed despite the unfavorable odds.
We cannot win at all
Acknowledgment of the challenges ahead.
And my wheels, they keep spinning
The situation is causing confusion and disorientation.
I am turned upside down
Feeling emotionally overturned and unsettled.
And we'll be the headlines
We will be the center of attention or controversy.
In your newspaper gown
Linking the attention to the unique garment, suggesting it defines the narrative.
What if I told you
Possibly addressing a revelation or truth about the relationship.
What your friends think is true?
Suggesting that what others believe is accurate.
At the end of my day
Expressing a desire for the person being addressed.
All I want is you
The ultimate wish is for the addressed person.
Would it destroy you?
Raising a question about the impact of revealing true feelings.
Would you not want me around?
Questioning if honesty would lead to rejection.
Am I a new pair of scissors
Metaphorically asking if the speaker is a threat or a negative influence.
For your newspaper gown?
Linking the speaker to the unique garment, questioning their role.
We take our chances
We take risks and put everything on the line.
And we risked it all
Acknowledging the willingness to face consequences.
I'm willing to let go
Openness to letting go of certain things but not willing to completely fall.
But not willing to fall
Balancing the desire for freedom with a fear of total loss.
We can be married tonight
Suggesting a willingness to commit to marriage.
The news will astound
The news will be shocking or surprising to others.
Announcements made
Official announcements will be made, possibly referring to the unique garment.
From your newspaper gown
Reiteration of the unique garment's significance in defining the relationship.
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