I Love That Man
Harmonizing Love and Farewell: Devendra Banhart's Musical Invocation
Lyrics
I love that man when he's on stage
The speaker admires a man when he performs on stage.
I hear bad things in a good way
The speaker perceives negative aspects in a positive manner.
And how I thank you all the time
Expresses gratitude towards someone repeatedly.
So don't refuse this thank you of mine
Asking the person not to reject the speaker's gratitude.
And I arrive at your feet in peace
The speaker approaches the person in a peaceful manner.
And I spend my time as I please
They spend their time freely without restrictions.
And I can't stop light from shining in
Unable to prevent enlightenment or positivity.
My god damned breath keeps breathing
Continuing to breathe despite frustration or struggle.
And at your end and your leaving
Wishing the person a peaceful departure without regrets or wrongdoing.
May you have no sin worth grieving
Hoping the person doesn't carry heavy guilt or regret.
And I hope that I can someday ask
Desire to engage the person with something novel.
Something new to you at last
Wishing to introduce something new to the person.
Now you talk, I'll pour
Willingness to listen while offering something (like pouring a drink).
And our nearness grows
Feeling of growing closeness between the speaker and the person.
And when I'm bored, I'll let you know
Will inform the person when feeling bored.
This black ink cross that's on our palms
Symbolic reference to a shared experience or connection.
Let's keep them on
Desire to maintain a connection or bond.
And never wash them off
Intent to preserve a shared experience or memory.
It ain't for God, it's just for us
Clarifying that a gesture or action is for their mutual benefit.
Once my friend but never again
Someone who was a friend but not anymore.
And once we're in, we never end
Once involved, the connection is enduring and doesn’t fade.
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