Lyrics
Maker of the lips I kiss
The speaker acknowledges the creator of the lips they kiss.
Maker of the life I miss
The speaker acknowledges the creator of the life they miss.
There's the boss who draws the gun
Reference to a powerful figure (boss) who is armed.
White balloon the setting sun
Imagery of a white balloon against the backdrop of the setting sun.
No, I can't roll 'cause I’m too lonely
The speaker expresses inability to move forward due to loneliness.
Oh my God, why won't you hold me
An appeal to a higher power (God) to provide comfort and hold the speaker.
Maker of the lips I kiss
Repetition of lines 1-6, reinforcing the emotions and themes.
Maker of the life I miss
-There's the boss who draws the gun
-White balloon the setting sun
-No, I can't roll 'cause I’m too lonely
-Oh my God, why won't you hold me
-He won’t love me like that
Emphasizes that someone (he) will not love the speaker in a particular way.
He won't love me like that
-Maker of the lips I kiss
Repetition of lines 1-6, continuing the exploration of loneliness and longing.
Maker of the life I miss
-There's a boss who draws the gun
-White balloon the setting sun
-No, I can't roll 'cause I’m too lonely
-Oh my God, why won't you hold me
-He won't love me like that
Reiteration that the person (he) won't love the speaker in a specific manner.
He won't love me like that
-He won't love me like that
-No, I can't roll 'cause I’m too lonely
Restatement of the speaker's loneliness and the plea to God for comfort.
Oh my God, why won't you hold me
-He won't love me like that
Final repetition, emphasizing that the person won't love the speaker in a particular way.
He won't love me like that
-He won't love me
-He won’t love me like that
Confirmation that the specified type of love won't be received.
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