For the Love of Ivy
Love's Inferno: Japandroids' Ode to Passion and Retribution
Lyrics
You look just like an Elvis from hell
You resemble an unsettling or demonic version of Elvis.
My heart is broken, and I'm going to hell
Expressing emotional pain, suggesting a willingness to face consequences.
I'll bury you way down deep in hell
Intention to bury someone deep in a metaphorical or symbolic hell.
I'm a steel driving man, I want to go to hell
Desire to face challenges head-on, even if it leads to hardship.
Then go tell Ivy, woo
Calling out to someone named Ivy.
For the love of Ivy, yeah yeah
Expressing actions done for the love of Ivy.
I did it for Ivy
Confirmation of doing something specifically for Ivy.
You're the one
Affirmation that Ivy is the chosen one.
Gonna buy me a graveyard of my own
Expressing a desire to own a graveyard, potentially metaphorical.
And kill everyone who ever done me wrong
Strong retaliation against those who have wronged the speaker.
Gonna buy me a gun just as long as my arm
Expressing a desire to possess a firearm for protection or revenge.
And kill everyone who ever done me harm
Acknowledging a readiness to harm those who have caused pain.
Then go tell Ivy
Reiterating the need to inform Ivy of actions taken.
Yeah go tell Ivy, yeah yeah
Encouraging the communication of actions to Ivy.
For the love of Ivy
Reiterating that the actions were motivated by love for Ivy.
You're the one
Reaffirming Ivy as the central figure in the speaker's life.
Where trouble eat and jawbone talk
Describing a place where trouble is prevalent and gossip is common.
Yeah trouble eat you with a knife and fork
Metaphorically portraying trouble as a devouring force.
Well I was hunting for answers down in the dark
Recalling a search for answers in a dark or difficult situation.
When suddenly I had a better thought
Having a positive or improved thought in a challenging moment.
Let's go hunt Ivy
Expressing a desire to pursue or capture Ivy.
Let's go get Ivy, yeah yeah
Encouraging others to join in the pursuit of Ivy.
For the love of Ivy
Reiterating that the pursuit is driven by love for Ivy.
You're the one, woo
Affirming Ivy as the singular love interest.
I was all dressed up
Describing an elaborate or attention-grabbing appearance.
Like Elvis from hell
Reiterating the earlier comparison of resembling a hellish version of Elvis.
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