Lyrics
Our love is like the old Belmont Hotel
Our love is being compared to the old Belmont Hotel, suggesting a history and transformation.
It was in ruins, now it's doin' quite well
The state of the Belmont Hotel has improved, mirroring the positive evolution of their love.
The windows were busted, big holes in the walls
Describes the initial state of the hotel with broken windows and damaged walls.
Madmen and wildlife was roamin' the halls
Suggests a chaotic and untamed environment with madmen and wildlife roaming freely.
Now there's a swimmin' pool with two waterfalls
Contrasts the past with the present, highlighting the positive changes like a swimming pool with waterfalls.
And it's better than brand new now
Emphasizes that the love, like the hotel, is now better than brand new.
Our love is like the old Belmont Hotel
Reiterates the comparison of love to the old Belmont Hotel, addressing its previous condemnation by the town.
It was condemned by the town for a spell
Describes the negative state of the hotel when it was condemned, linking it to challenges in their love.
Vagrants moved in and set fires in the rooms
Mentions vagrants and fires, symbolizing difficulties and hardships faced by their relationship.
Ceilings were charred and the air thick with fumes
Further illustrates the degraded state with charred ceilings and thick fumes, reflecting a troubled period.
Now there's a garden where bluebonnets bloom
Highlights the positive change with the image of a garden and blooming bluebonnets.
And it's better than brand new now
Confirms the improvement, stating that their love is now better than brand new.
So many times good buildings get torn down
Reflects on the common occurrence of tearing down good buildings, drawing a parallel to relationships.
Razed to the ground
Describes the complete destruction of buildings, hinting at the challenges faced by relationships.
Because work is hard to do
Suggests that maintaining and repairing relationships is difficult but worthwhile.
Oh and if you try
Addresses the effort required in preserving relationships and preventing their demise.
If you don't let a living thing die
Emphasizes the importance of nurturing living things, including relationships, for positive outcomes.
It might wind up
Conveys that with effort, a relationship can surpass its original state and become better than new.
Better than brand new
Reiterates the theme that with care and attention, things can improve beyond their initial condition.
Our love is like the old Belmont Hotel
Recalls the comparison of their love to the old Belmont Hotel, now emphasizing restoration.
Restored to the grace from which it fell
States that their love has been restored to its former grace, indicating a positive transformation.
We almost gave up but we both stayed right here
Narrates a challenging period where they almost gave up, but their commitment prevailed.
The hope we held on to was stronger than fear
Expresses the strength of hope in their relationship, overcoming fear and adversity.
Now all I can say is I love you my dear
Declares love for the partner, emphasizing the enduring nature of their improved relationship.
And we're better than brand new now
Reiterates that their love is now better than brand new, underlining the positive outcome.
And we're better than brand new now
Confirms the continued improvement and strength of their love.
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