Charcoal On A Canvas
Charcoal on a Canvas: Unveiling Love's Shadows
Lyrics
I said "We're not art yet, I just don't know what we are right now"
I expressed uncertainty about our status as art and our current identity.
You said, "It doesn't matter, doesn't matter anyhow"
You disregarded the importance of definition or identity.
I say "We could make our stay more memorable"
I proposed making our time together more memorable.
You say, "There's no guarantee it will be better"
You responded with skepticism, unsure if it would improve things.
Don't you want to be in my gallery?
I asked if you desire to be part of my collection or significant in my life.
Don't you want somebody who can capture you on canvas?
I questioned if you wish to be depicted artistically, captured on canvas.
Charcoal on a canvas
Reference to using charcoal to depict you on canvas, symbolizing depth and permanence.
I said, "You're my fantasy in the real world"
I described you as a dream in reality.
You said, "What does that mean, what does that mean anyway?"
You questioned the significance of this description.
I say "I'll slay dragons if you'll sit for me"
I offered to do anything for you, using a metaphor of bravery to express dedication.
You say, "Put your stuff away I ain't posing"
You rejected the idea of being a subject for my art.
Don't you want to be in my gallery?
Reiteration of the desire for you to be part of my collection.
Don't you want somebody who can capture you on canvas?
Repeated question about capturing you artistically.
Charcoal on a canvas
Reiterating the use of charcoal on canvas to depict you.
We're just a work in progress
Describing the relationship as a continual process of development.
Charcoal on a canvas
Metaphorically referring to the ongoing portrayal of the relationship on canvas.
I like your shadows
Expressing appreciation for your complexities or hidden aspects.
That's where the truth is, truth is, the truth is
Highlighting the significance of shadows, possibly representing truths or hidden realities.
I can create what is never spoken
Claiming the ability to express unspoken emotions or experiences through art.
If you can't relate to the words
If verbal communication fails, suggesting art as an alternative means of connection.
Please let me paint you I'll make you green and blue
Offering to depict you in colors, inviting you into the artist's personal space.
And you can hang in my room
Suggesting hanging the artistic representation of you in the artist's room.
Don't you want to be in my gallery?
Reiteration of the desire for you to be part of the artist's collection.
Don't you want somebody who can capture you?
Repeating the desire to artistically capture you.
Don't you want to be in my gallery?
Repeatedly emphasizing the desire for you to be part of the artist's collection.
Don't you want somebody who can capture you on canvas?
Reiterating the desire to artistically capture you on canvas.
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