Finery
Unveiling the Layers of Empty Elegance
Lyrics
It's what I know, you're clothed in only sunlight and your flesh
Expresses familiarity with the person, seeing them in a vulnerable state, exposed and genuine.
So I bring the breeze in, then you'll need to close up all the rest
Suggests an attempt to bring comfort or ease into the person's life, urging them to close off external influences.
Your shoulders shown and makeup thickened 'til there's nothing left
Observes the person transforming under societal expectations, possibly losing their true self.
I still see you, still see you
Despite the changes, the speaker still perceives the authentic essence of the person.
You're gonna learn me, you're gonna learn me only, hopefully
Anticipating mutual understanding and connection in the relationship.
Don't fold your hands and go to sleep
Advises against withdrawing or avoiding challenges.
You're going hungry, you never need be, only needing me
Assures that the person won't face hardships alone, emphasizing the speaker's support.
You're wearing empty, dressed-up finery
Highlights the superficiality or emptiness in the person's outward appearance.
Hush your blush and cover-up, there's worry on your face
Encourages the person to conceal worries and insecurities, possibly to maintain a facade.
Cultures captive, blessed men believe in awful things
Comments on societal norms and how people may adhere to harmful beliefs.
You're dancing 'till your feet both bleed,
Describes a commitment to self-expression, even if it leads to pain or hardship.
I wanna hear you sing
Expresses a desire to hear the person's authentic voice and emotions.
Still see you, I still see you
Reiterates the speaker's ability to see the person beyond external changes.
You're gonna learn me, you're gonna learn me only, hopefully
Repeats the anticipation of mutual understanding and connection in the relationship.
Don't fold your hands and go to sleep
Reiterates the advice against avoiding challenges or difficulties.
You're going hungry, you never need be, only needing me
Reassures the person that they won't face hardships alone.
You're wearing empty, dressed-up finery
Reiterates the observation of superficiality or emptiness in the person's outward appearance.
Wear the ring, the clothes
Suggests the significance of symbolic elements like a ring and clothes in the relationship.
They're gifts for you to have, to hold, to know
Emphasizes these elements as gifts to cherish and understand.
Even in the end, you're my own
Asserts a sense of ownership and connection, even in challenging times.
Ways to want may go
Recognizes the fluid nature of desires and wants in a relationship.
Won't become the ones that they don't know
Rejects conformity and insists on staying true to oneself.
It's gold, you're coming home
Symbolizes a valuable and precious return or reunion.
You're gonna learn me, you're gonna learn me only, hopefully
Repeats the anticipation of mutual understanding and connection in the relationship.
Don't fold your hands and go to sleep
Reiterates the advice against avoiding challenges or difficulties.
You're going hungry, you never need be, only needing me
Reassures the person that they won't face hardships alone.
You're wearing empty, dressed-up finery
Reiterates the observation of superficiality or emptiness in the person's outward appearance.
You're wearing empty, dressed-up finery
Repeats the comment on the superficiality or emptiness in the person's outward appearance.
You're wearing empty, dressed-up finery
Reiterates the observation of superficiality or emptiness in the person's outward appearance.
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