A Case of You
A Love Lost and Found: Jesse Terry's Poetic Journey Through Heartache
Lyrics
Just before our love got lost you said
Reference to a moment just before the end of a relationship when a commitment was made.
I am as constant as a northern star
Claiming stability and reliability, likening oneself to a constant northern star.
cnd I said, "Constantly in the darkness
Acknowledging the constant struggles and challenges in life, perhaps a response to line 2.
Where's that at?
Questioning the location of the darkness mentioned in line 3.
If you want me I'll be in the bar"
Indicating a willingness to be found at a bar if needed.
On the back of a cartoon coaster
Creating a vivid image of drawing on a cartoon coaster, suggesting a casual or playful atmosphere.
In the blue TV screen light
Describing the setting as illuminated by the blue light of a TV screen.
I drew a map of Canada
Expressing a creative act of drawing a map of Canada.
Oh, Canada
A direct reference to Canada, possibly a symbolic representation of the relationship.
With your face sketched on it twice
Highlighting the importance of the person's face by sketching it twice on the map of Canada.
Oh, you're in my blood like holy wine
Comparing the person's significance to blood and holy wine.
You taste so bitter and so sweet
Describing the complex and contrasting nature of the person, bitter and sweet.
Oh, I could drink a case of you, darling
Expressing a profound connection and willingness to consume a large amount of the person metaphorically.
cnd I would still be on my feet
Reassurance that even after consuming a significant amount, the speaker would remain strong.
Oh, I would still be on my feet
Reiterating the strength and endurance despite challenges.
Oh, I am a lonely painter
Describing oneself as a lonely painter immersed in creativity.
I live in a box of paints
Highlighting the artist's environment and materials.
I'm frightened by the devil
Expressing fear but also attraction to things considered devilish or challenging.
cnd I'm drawn to those ones that ain't afraid
Being drawn to those who are unafraid and face challenges.
I remember that time you told me
Recalling a previous conversation about love touching souls.
You said, "Love is touching souls"
Acknowledging that the mentioned person touched the speaker's soul.
Surely you touched mine
Expressing a connection where a part of the person is intertwined with the speaker.
'Cause part of you pours out of me
Symbolizing the ongoing influence of the person in the speaker's life.
In these lines from time to time
Highlighting the enduring impact through time.
Oh, you're in my blood like holy wine
Repeating the comparison of the person to blood and holy wine.
You taste so bitter and so sweet
Reiterating the bitter and sweet nature of the person.
Oh, I could drink a case of you, darling
Expressing a deep desire to consume a large amount of the person metaphorically.
cnd still I'd be on my feet
Reassurance that even after consuming a significant amount, the speaker would remain strong.
I would still be on my feet
Reiterating the strength and endurance despite challenges.
I met a woman
Introducing a new character, a woman resembling the mentioned person.
She had a mouth like yours
Drawing a parallel between the new woman and the person from the past.
She knew your life
Indicating familiarity with the person's life.
She knew your devils and your deeds
Acknowledging knowledge of the person's flaws and actions.
cnd she said, "Go to him, stay with him if you can
Quoting advice from the new woman, suggesting commitment despite potential pain.
But be prepared to bleed"
Preparing for potential hardships in the relationship.
Oh, but you are in my blood
Reaffirming the person's influence as a vital part of the speaker's identity.
You're my holy wine
Repeating the comparison of the person to holy wine.
You're so bitter
Emphasizing the bittersweet nature of the person.
Bitter and so sweet
Reiterating the desire to consume a large amount of the person metaphorically.
Oh, I could drink a case of you darling
Reassurance that even after consuming a significant amount, the speaker would remain strong.
Still I'd be on my feet
Reiterating the strength and endurance despite challenges.
I would still be on my feet
Concluding with the affirmation of resilience and endurance despite the complexities of the relationship.
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