Citrus
Faith, Love, and Betrayal: The Hold Steady's Citrus Revelations
Lyrics
Hey citrus, hey liquor
Addressing citrus and liquor as entities, possibly metaphorical, creating a setting for the narrative.
I love it when you touch each other
Expressing joy in the interaction or connection between the mentioned entities.
Hey whiskey, hey ginger
Referring to whiskey and ginger, suggesting a personal connection with these substances.
I come to you with rigid fingers
Describing a physical state or emotion, approaching with tense or rigid fingers.
I see Judas in the hard eyes
Perceiving betrayal or deceit in the intense gaze of certain individuals.
Of the boys who worked in the corners
Observing a specific group of boys working in the corners, possibly engaging in dubious activities.
I feel Jesus in the clumsiness of young and awkward lovers
Feeling a divine presence in the awkwardness of young lovers, contrasting with the previous mention of betrayal.
Hey bar roommate tavern
Addressing various places – bar, roommate, tavern – finding hope in the diverse souls gathered there.
I find hope in all the souls you gather
Expressing optimism or positive emotions associated with the gathering of diverse souls.
Hey citrus, hey liquor
Repeating the addressing of citrus and liquor, emphasizing the joy of coming together.
I love it when we come together
Expressing love or positive feelings when people unite.
I feel Jesus in the clumsiness of young and awkward lovers
Reiterating the divine presence in the awkwardness of young lovers, reinforcing a contrasting theme.
I feel Judas in the long odds of the rackets on the corners
Sensing betrayal or dishonesty in the unfavorable odds related to activities in certain corners.
I feel Jesus in the tenements of honest, nervous lovers
Perceiving a divine presence in the tenements, emphasizing sincerity in honest, nervous lovers.
I feel Judas in the pistols and the pagers that come with all the powders
Associating betrayal with weapons and communication devices linked to illicit substances.
Lost in fog and love and faith was fear
Describing a state of confusion or uncertainty, combining elements of fog, love, faith, and fear.
And I've had kisses that make Judas seem sincere
Reflecting on experiences of kisses that were so impactful that even Judas, known for betrayal, seemed sincere in comparison.
Lost in fog and love and faith was fear
Repeating the theme of being lost in a complex mix of emotions and experiences.
I've had kisses that make Judas seem sincere
Recalling intense kisses that carried a level of sincerity comparable to Judas.
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