Lyrics
My love, my god, you're so natural
Expressing admiration and affection towards the person referred to as "my love, my god."
And you knock me out like Benadryl
Describing the overwhelming effect the person has, likened to being knocked out by Benadryl.
And I wish I could keep your belly full
Expressing a desire to provide for the person and keep them satisfied.
But I'm not a provider
Acknowledging a limitation in being a provider for the person.
I just want to feed you
Emphasizing the desire to nurture and care for the person emotionally.
Oh darling, my darkest hour
Referring to a challenging or difficult time in the relationship as "darkest hour."
My window light
Describing a source of light or hope during difficult times, represented by a window.
A wilting flower, you shine so bright
Comparing the person to a wilting flower that still shines brightly.
You make me smile and everything becomes right with the wind
Highlighting the positive influence of the person, bringing happiness and making everything feel right.
And I wouldn't feel safe behind you
Expressing vulnerability and the need for the person's protection.
When I've tried so hard to get up front
Acknowledging challenges in reaching a desired position in the relationship.
Wouldn't want to risk a great divide when it's all that I want
Expressing reluctance to risk causing a significant separation when it's something desired.
Isn't anybody waiting for me to step right in
Pondering if anyone is anticipating the speaker's involvement in a situation.
Looking out on the river bend and I hear you laughing
Observing a scenic view ("river bend") and hearing the person's laughter.
My love, my god, you're so magical
Reiterating the admiration and magical quality of the person.
Reading the cards, nine of pentacles
Referencing a mystical aspect, possibly related to fortune-telling ("Reading the cards, nine of pentacles").
And I wish I could keep your belly full
Expressing a wish to provide for the person's needs.
But I'm not a provider
Repeating the acknowledgment of not being a provider in a material sense.
I just want to feed you
Reiterating the emotional desire to care for the person.
Oh, love me like you love the rain
Comparing the request for love to the soothing nature of rain against a window pane.
As it beats against your window pane
Describing the chilling and warming effect of love.
And it chills you to your core until you're warm
Requesting the person to be a source of comfort and protection from difficulties ("shelter from the storm").
To be my shelter from the storm
Reiterating the desire for safety and protection within the relationship.
And I wouldn't feel safe behind you
Repeating the theme of feeling vulnerable and seeking safety.
When I've tried so hard to get up front
Restating the challenges in moving forward in the relationship.
Wouldn't want to risk a great divide when it's all that I want
Emphasizing the reluctance to risk a significant separation when it's the desired outcome.
Isn't anybody waiting for me to step right in
Pondering if there is anticipation from others for the speaker's involvement.
Looking out on the river bend and I hear you laughing
Returning to the imagery of a scenic view and the joy of hearing the person's laughter.
And I wouldn't feel safe behind you
Reiterating the feeling of vulnerability and the need for protection.
When I've tried so hard to get up front
Repeating the challenges faced in advancing in the relationship.
Wouldn't want to lose my faith in something so beautiful and raw
Expressing the fear of losing faith in something beautiful and genuine.
Isn't anybody waiting for me to lose myself
Pondering if anyone expects the speaker to lose their sense of self.
Just as long as you keep me close
Stating a commitment to stay close as long as the person does the same.
I'll keep looking for something else
Expressing a continuous search for something beyond the current situation.
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