Cash Only
Nocturnal Revelations: A Moonlit Encounter of Hearts and Cash
Lyrics
The moon looks like a crooked stone, the stars like shattered glass
The moon and stars are described metaphorically, suggesting an unusual or distorted beauty.
As I walk out to meet you with a pocket full of cash
The singer is going to meet someone with money in hand, possibly for a transaction or date.
You said you'd be a little late, I lied and said the same
Both parties pretend to be running late, possibly to avoid awkwardness or show mutual understanding.
Then paced around the neighborhood just practicing your name
The singer anxiously paces, rehearsing the other person's name while waiting.
Left on Bedford, right on Grand and now I'm at the door
Describes the route taken to the meeting place.
This place seems so familiar, maybe I've been here before
The location feels familiar, hinting at a sense of déjà vu or shared experiences.
Snag a spot along the wall, shed my coat and hat
The singer arrives, hangs up coat and hat, and finds a spot, setting the scene.
Was still counting down the minutes when I saw you walking back
Impatience is evident, counting down minutes until the person arrives.
With your eyes both lined in black
The person arrives with noticeable eye makeup.
We hit it off at the speed of light, it caught me by surprise
Expresses surprise at how quickly a connection is made.
It usually takes some time for me to look in someone's eyes
The singer typically takes time to connect with others but finds it easy now.
But somehow now I'm doing all right and talking up a storm
The singer is comfortable and talkative.
You try a sip of mine, I say "I should've gotten yours"
Sharing drinks and regrets not choosing the other person's beverage.
You went to buy the second round, I tried to fight and lost
The other person buys a second round, and the singer doesn't mind the cost.
It's not as if I minded, I just didn't mind the cost
The singer is fine with the expenses incurred.
You walked me through the golden days you're glad you left behind
Discussion about the past and leaving behind certain experiences.
Your brothers and your sisters, "did you say you're one of nine?
The other person has numerous siblings, expressing surprise at the size of the family.
I'd have lost my goddamn mind"
The singer humorously imagines dealing with a large family.
Looked down and it was 2 am, completely unaware
Realization that it's 2 am, suggesting the passage of time.
I said "we gotta get you home," you said you didn't care
The singer suggests going home, but the other person is indifferent.
So we took a lap around the park and smoked what you had left
A walk around the park and sharing what's left of something (possibly a substance).
Was so cold I couldn't tell which was the smoke or just my breath
Describes the coldness and difficulty distinguishing breath from smoke.
But now I know that I am stoned just by how hard I laugh
The singer feels the effects of being stoned, laughing hard.
As we walk down the street to your apartment, fading fast
Heading to the other person's apartment, with the night fading quickly.
We reach the door and lock our eyes and linger on a smile
Locking eyes and sharing a smile at the door.
I keep quiet but I can tell that this is gonna last a while
The singer senses that this connection is significant and will endure.
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