Advance Upon the Real
Navigating Love's Labyrinth: A Journey Beyond Desire
Lyrics
I have limitations when it comes to my desiring
I acknowledge my limitations in terms of what I desire.
And complicated feelings on desire and desiring
I have complex and conflicting emotions about desire.
I need constant reinforcement
I require constant affirmation or support.
I'm at best a step removed from what's considered natural
At best, I am somewhat distant from what is considered natural.
I'm at worst disinterested in what's considered lovable
At worst, I am uninterested in what is considered lovable.
Love is love
A straightforward affirmation that love is love.
But power is power
Emphasizing that power is a separate and significant force.
The challenge now is to climb down from the wall and try what might have been
The challenge is to step down from emotional barriers and explore possibilities.
Develop and negotiate the secret space there between what I do
To develop and navigate the hidden space between actions and words, especially in the context of intimacy.
And what I say regarding fucking
Addressing the tension between actions and words concerning sexual activity.
But I won't, cause you I'm God in human form
Claiming a god-like status in the eyes of the addressed person.
You've never met anyone like me before
Asserting uniqueness and a divine quality.
Stop me if you've heard this one before
Suggesting familiarity with a repetitive situation.
If you promise to stay drunk or devoted
If the listener commits to intoxication or loyalty, the speaker will reciprocate by staying around.
Then I'll do my best to stay for a while
Expressing a commitment to endure for a while.
And I know you'll never leave
Assuming the certainty that the listener won't abandon the speaker.
You'll love me endlessly
Expecting endless love despite personal shortcomings.
But I got no desire left in me
Admitting a lack of desire.
I don't understand attraction
Expressing confusion about the concept of attraction.
All attraction involves fear
Positing that all attraction involves an element of fear.
And all fear is desire
Asserting that all fear is rooted in desire.
I'm an advance upon the real
Describing oneself as an advancement beyond reality.
Not a step up from others, but a step away
Not superior to others but positioned differently.
I'm waiting in the interim of her and other her and him
Waiting in an uncertain space between different individuals.
Too dangerous to care for, too curious to pass by
Characterizing oneself as both dangerous to care for and too intriguing to ignore.
Too interesting to love
Deeming oneself too interesting to be loved.
But you're cool, so you'll try
Recognizing the listener as cool and willing to try.
And for a while things are gonna be just fine
Anticipating a period of stability in the relationship.
Everything is gonna be fine
Expressing optimism about the future.
I've been God in a rose
Claiming divine status in various forms.
I've been woven into quilts and a hundred bad songs
Referencing diverse experiences, including mistakes and influence over preferences.
And I've done so much wrong
Acknowledging wrongdoing.
And because of me you can't like that one band anymore
Attributing an impact on the listener's preferences.
Stop me if you've heard this one before
Suggesting familiarity with a repetitive situation (repeated line).
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