Mrs C
A Heartfelt Tribute: Unveiling the Deeper Layers of Loyle Carner's 'Mrs C'
Lyrics
It's for Eliza
It's a dedication to Eliza.
Mother told me to bring some flowers, but I was running late
Mother advised bringing flowers, but the speaker was running late.
Didn't wanna rush it, bought suttin' safe
Choosing a safe gift instead of rushing to buy flowers.
Shit, left it on the train in the fucking rain
Accidentally left the gift on the train in the rain.
Strange, I'd do it all the same just to come again
Despite the mishap, the speaker would repeat the experience to see Eliza again.
The pain, I know your girl's being strong for you
Eliza's girl is strong for her; there's pain and worry.
Telling me the world ain't long for you
Assurance that the speaker understands the challenges Eliza faces.
I'm tryna make her laugh any way I can
Trying to make Eliza laugh in any way possible.
Press her head in to my hands but I'm feeling quite responsible
Feeling responsible but wanting to keep Eliza safe.
So I'ma keep her safe don't you worry 'bout it
Promising to maintain Eliza's happiness.
Keep that smile on her face 'til the sun ain't clouded
Commitment to keeping Eliza smiling.
This ain't nothing to replace all the love that's shrouded
Acknowledging that nothing can replace the love that's hidden.
But I can see it on your face you'd be fucking proud
Sensing pride in Eliza's face despite the challenges.
And everybody else is too
Others also recognize and appreciate Eliza's strength.
'Cause your Eliza's a reflection of you
Eliza is a reflection of her loved ones.
So when you're resting in the setting to soothe remember every single blessing is true
Reminding Eliza of her blessings when resting.
And so I'm saying everybody else is, too
Reiterating that others see Eliza in the same positive light.
'Cause little Harvey's a reflection of you
Harvey is also a reflection of someone special.
I'm saying everything you say rings true
Acknowledging the truth in everything Eliza says.
Even Alex a reflection of you
Alex, too, is a reflection of the person being honored.
And I can see it in the way you move
Observing qualities in Eliza mirrored in her movements.
That my Eliza's a reflection of you
Reiterating Eliza's reflection in the speaker's eyes.
I'm saying everybody else is, too
Others, too, recognize the positive qualities in Eliza.
'Cause everybody else is, too
Highlighting the widespread acknowledgment of Eliza's virtues.
No-one makes a better bagel, some have come close
Complimenting Eliza's culinary skills, specifically in making bagels and bacon.
But the way you make the bacon is the bun toast
Praising Eliza's unique talent in cooking bacon.
There's something special, couldn't sum it up in one quote
Describing Eliza's special quality that can't be summarized in one quote.
So these first four lines devoted to that one dose
Dedicating the first four lines to expressing admiration for Eliza's unique qualities.
Everybody else is, too
Reiterating the widespread acknowledgment of Eliza's positive influence.
'Cause little Harvey's a reflection of you
Harvey is recognized as a reflection of someone special.
I'm saying everything you say rings true
Acknowledging the truth in everything Eliza says.
Even Alex a reflection of you
Alex, too, is a reflection of the person being honored.
And I can see it in the way you move
Observing qualities in Eliza mirrored in her movements.
That my Eliza's a reflection of you
Reiterating Eliza's reflection in the speaker's eyes.
I'm saying everybody else is, too
Others, too, recognize the positive qualities in Eliza.
'Cause everybody else is, too
Highlighting the widespread acknowledgment of Eliza's virtues.
Everybody else is, too
Reiterating the widespread acknowledgment of Eliza's positive influence.
'Cause little Harvey's a reflection of you
Harvey is recognized as a reflection of someone special.
I'm saying everything you say rings true
Acknowledging the truth in everything Eliza says.
Even Alex a reflection of you
Alex, too, is a reflection of the person being honored.
And I can see it in the way you move
Observing qualities in Eliza mirrored in her movements.
That my Eliza's a reflection of you
Reiterating Eliza's reflection in the speaker's eyes.
I'm saying everybody else is, too
Others, too, recognize the positive qualities in Eliza.
'Cause everybody else is, too
Highlighting the widespread acknowledgment of Eliza's virtues.
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