Paint
Brushstrokes of Escape: Marti West's 'Paint' Unveils a Summer's Palette
Lyrics
June was over way too soon
June passed quickly, feeling shorter than expected.
Another day done and I've got nothing to do
At the end of another day, the speaker finds themselves with no specific tasks or plans.
Lying in the sun all afternoon
Relaxing under the sun throughout the afternoon.
June was over way too soon
Reiteration that June seemed to end abruptly.
I'm painting my bedroom blue
The speaker is in the process of painting their bedroom blue.
Trying to get away from you
Expressing a desire to distance oneself, possibly emotionally, by engaging in a creative task (painting).
I'm painting my bedroom blue
Repetition of the act of painting the bedroom blue and the desire to get away from someone.
Trying to get away from you
Continuation of the sentiment in line #6.
Darling July don't you fly by
An appeal to July not to pass quickly, indicating a need for more time to occupy the speaker's thoughts.
I need a little time to occupy my mind
Expressing a need for time to think and distract the mind.
I wanna go dive in indigo sea
An expressed desire to escape and experience something new, symbolized by diving into an indigo sea.
Darling July don't you fly by me
A plea for July to linger longer, suggesting a reluctance to face certain emotions or situations.
I'm painting my bedroom blue
Repetition of the act of painting the bedroom blue, reinforcing the theme of seeking solace through creative expression.
Trying to get away from you
Continuation of the desire to distance oneself emotionally through the act of painting.
I'm painting my bedroom blue
Reiteration of the speaker's attempt to escape through the creative process of painting.
Trying to get away from you
Continuation of the theme of trying to distance oneself from someone through the act of painting.
I can't face another August in this place
Expressing an aversion to facing another August in the current circumstances.
Wrap myself in another coat of paint
Suggesting a desire for change or renewal, symbolized by wrapping oneself in a new coat of paint.
What a beautiful shade, what a day, what a waste
Reflecting on the beauty of the paint shade and the day but also acknowledging a sense of waste.
August in a day dream I don't want to wake
Desiring to remain in a daydream, avoiding the harsh reality of waking up to August.
I'm painting my bedroom blue
Repetition of the act of painting the bedroom blue and the desire to escape emotionally through this process.
Trying to get away from you
Continuation of the theme of using painting as a means to distance oneself from someone.
I'm painting my bedroom blue
Reiteration of the act of painting the bedroom blue and the desire to get away from someone.
Trying to get away from you
Continuation of the sentiment expressed in line #22.
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