Lyrics
I live and die by the hot and cold in strangers' eyes
I am deeply affected by the way strangers look at me, whether warmly or coldly.
But danger lies behind the tape across my door
There is a potential threat or danger represented by the tape across my door.
I know a place where angels lace the lemonade
There is a special place where purity and goodness are abundant, symbolized by angels and lemonade.
And I cannot stay where all the broken plans were made
I cannot stay in a place where plans have failed or been shattered.
Broken devotion
Reference to a love or commitment that is broken or unfulfilled.
Can I jump in the gun
Expressing a desire to act impulsively or prematurely in a situation of love or commitment.
And fly over the ocean
Considering crossing obstacles and challenges, like an ocean, in pursuit of a relationship.
Can I jump in the gun
Repeating the desire to act quickly or impulsively in matters of love.
And string up a net across Lafayette
Imagining setting up a protective barrier in Lafayette, possibly metaphorical, to share accomplishments while away.
And sing of my deeds while I'm gone
Singing about one's deeds while absent.
And I'll spin some lies to tell you upon
Admitting to embellishing or fabricating stories upon return.
My return from the ends of the earth
Anticipating a return from a distant place on Earth.
She and I would death defy and promenade
Describing a daring and adventurous relationship that defies death and involves a leisurely walk.
She and I were profligate as de rigeur
Characterizing the relationship as extravagant and fashionable.
She and I were for a Burton Taylor made
Referring to the couple as resembling the iconic duo of Richard Burton and Elizabeth Taylor.
She and I won't find another me and her
Emphasizing the uniqueness of the relationship, suggesting it's irreplaceable.
Broken devotion
Reiteration of a love or commitment that is fractured or unfulfilled.
Can I jump in the gun
Expressing the desire to act impulsively or prematurely in a situation of love or commitment (repeated).
And fly over the ocean
Considering crossing obstacles and challenges, like an ocean, in pursuit of a relationship (repeated).
Can I jump in the gun
Repeating the desire to act quickly or impulsively in matters of love (repeated).
And string up a net across Lafayette
Imagining setting up a protective barrier in Lafayette, possibly metaphorical, to share accomplishments while away (repeated).
And sing of my deeds while I'm gone
Singing about one's deeds while absent (repeated).
And I'll spin some lies to tell you upon
Admitting to embellishing or fabricating stories upon return (repeated).
My return from the ends of the earth
Anticipating a return from a distant place on Earth (repeated).
Oh, love, like a sundown harbor
Describing love as a calm and beautiful harbor during sundown.
Oh, love, like a falling bomb
Comparing love to a destructive force, like a falling bomb.
Oh, my love, give her wings and armour
Expressing a desire to protect and strengthen a loved one with wings and armor.
Oh, my love, gotta be long gone
Acknowledging that love sometimes requires being distant or detached.
Broken devotion
Reiteration of a love or commitment that is broken or unfulfilled (repeated).
Can I jump in the gun
Expressing the desire to act impulsively or prematurely in a situation of love or commitment (repeated).
And fly over the ocean
Considering crossing obstacles and challenges, like an ocean, in pursuit of a relationship (repeated).
Can I jump in the gun
Repeating the desire to act quickly or impulsively in matters of love (repeated).
And string up a net across Lafayette
Imagining setting up a protective barrier in Lafayette, possibly metaphorical, to share accomplishments while away (repeated).
And sing of my deeds while I'm gone
Singing about one's deeds while absent (repeated).
And I'll spin some lies to tell you upon
Admitting to embellishing or fabricating stories upon return (repeated).
My return from the ends of the earth
Anticipating a return from a distant place on Earth (repeated).
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