Do Harm
Love's Dichotomy: Embrace and Harm in 'Do Harm' by Greensky Bluegrass
Lyrics
There is liquor in the water and lies behind my eyes
Expresses the presence of intoxication and deception, possibly hinting at inner turmoil.
Because what I told you last night, I couldn't mean it all the time
Suggests a contradiction or insincerity in what was communicated the previous night.
Do you think that you could love me if my love comes and goes
Ponders whether love is possible despite its inconsistency.
The only thing about me that you should ever need to know
Highlights the belief that a significant aspect of the speaker's identity is encapsulated in their impermanence.
Is that it's real when you're in my arms
Emphasizes the authenticity of the emotional connection when physically close.
And when I leave, all I do is harm
Conveys a sense of unintentional harm caused by the speaker when they depart.
I'm gonna need you baby when I'm coming home alone
Expresses a need for companionship when returning home alone.
but it's gonna make me lonely when leaving you is wrong
Acknowledges the loneliness associated with making the wrong choices, especially in leaving a loved one.
I could try to stay but honey it's too soon
Conveys a reluctance to stay despite the desire, possibly due to an internal conflict.
I've got a wild feeling for running and miles left to do
Reveals a strong inclination towards a nomadic lifestyle with a passion for running and exploration.
But it's real when you're in my arms
Reiterates the genuineness of emotional connection when physically close.
And when I leave, all I do is harm
Repeats the unintended harm caused by the speaker upon departure.
So put me in my place, if you need to get away, all you gotta do is say
Suggests a willingness to accept consequences and be put in place if needed for the sake of honesty.
So it makes me want you, if you want to keep me girl all you gotta to do is leave me
Expresses a desire for commitment, indicating that the speaker is motivated by the fear of losing the other person.
Because it's real when I'm in your arms
Affirms the reality of emotional connection when the speaker is physically close to the other person.
When I leave all I do is harm
Reiterates the unintentional harm caused by the speaker upon departure.
Yeah it's real when I'm in your arms
Confirms the authenticity of emotional connection when physically close to the other person.
When I leave, all I do is harm
Repeats the idea that the speaker inadvertently causes harm when leaving.
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