Lyrics
Just before our love got lost you said
Expressing the moment just before the end of a romantic relationship.
"I am as constant as a northern star"
Assuring constancy and reliability, comparing oneself to a constant northern star.
cnd I said, "Constantly in the darkness
Responding to the assertion with a sense of being consistently in a dark emotional state.
Where's that at?
Questioning the location of the mentioned darkness.
If you want me I'll be in the bar"
Indicating a willingness to be found in a bar if needed.
On the back of a cartoon coaster
Describing a moment of creativity on a coaster.
In the blue TV screen light
Creating a visual scene with a map of Canada under the glow of a TV screen.
I drew a map of Canada
Symbolizing the emotional geography with the lover's face on the map.
Oh, Canada
Expressing a connection with Canada, possibly metaphorical or reminiscent.
With your face sketched on it twice
Emphasizing the deep connection by sketching the lover's face twice.
Oh, you're in my blood like holy wine
Describing the lover's presence as an integral part of the speaker's being.
You taste so bitter and so sweet
Expressing the bittersweet nature of the relationship.
Oh, I could drink a case of you, darling
Conveying a willingness to consume and endure a substantial amount of the lover.
cnd I would still be on my feet
Asserting strength and resilience despite consuming the lover metaphorically.
Oh, I would still be on my feet
Reiterating the ability to stand firm despite the intense emotions.
Oh, I am a lonely painter
Identifying as a lonely painter, possibly describing an introspective and solitary existence.
I live in a box of paints
Describing the speaker's environment as a box of paints, indicative of a creative and confined space.
I'm frightened by the devil
Expressing fear of the devil, possibly symbolizing inner struggles or challenges.
cnd I'm drawn to those ones that ain't afraid
Being drawn to those unafraid of facing challenges, possibly seeking strength in others.
I remember that time you told me
Recalling a moment when the lover spoke about the nature of love involving the touching of souls.
You said, "Love is touching souls"
Acknowledging the impact of the lover's words on the speaker.
Surely you touched mine
Highlighting the connection by suggesting the lover touched the speaker's soul.
'Cause part of you pours out of me
Expressing a deep connection as a part of the lover remains within the speaker.
In these lines from time to time
Referring to the ongoing influence of the lover through the speaker's artistic expression.
Oh, you're in my blood like holy wine
Reiterating the profound impact of the lover on the speaker.
You taste so bitter and so sweet
Repeating the bittersweet taste of the relationship.
Oh, I could drink a case of you, darling
Expressing a willingness to endure a substantial amount of the lover without being defeated.
Still I'd be on my feet
Asserting resilience despite the challenges posed by the intense emotions.
I would still be on my feet
Reiterating the ability to stand firm despite the emotional intensity.
I met a woman
Introducing a new character, a woman resembling the lover.
She had a mouth like yours
Highlighting the physical resemblance of the new woman to the original lover.
She knew your life
Indicating that the new woman is knowledgeable about the lover's life.
She knew your devils and your deeds
Implying that the new woman understands the lover'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 emotional wounds while staying with the lover.
Oh, but you are in my blood
Reiterating the lover's profound influence as an integral part of the speaker.
You're my holy wine
Emphasizing the lover's importance as a sacred and transformative presence.
You're so bitter
Describing the lover as both bitter and sweet, capturing the complexity of the relationship.
Bitter and so sweet
Repeating the willingness to consume a significant part of the lover.
Oh, I could drink a case of you, darling
Asserting strength and resilience despite the consuming nature of the relationship.
Still I'd be on my feet
Reiterating the ability to stand firm despite the intense emotions.
I would still be on my feet
Concluding the song by
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