The Shape of Things
Shapes of Love: A Melodic Tale of Heartbreak and Geometry
Lyrics
Completely round is the perfect pearl the oyster manufactures
Describes the perfect round shape of a pearl produced by an oyster.
Completely round is the steering wheel that leads to compound fractures
Compares the steering wheel, also round, to potential danger causing compound fractures.
Completely round is the golden fruit that hangs from the orange tree
Highlights the roundness of the golden fruit on an orange tree.
Yes, the circle shape is quite renowned
Acknowledges the positive reputation of the circular shape.
But, sad to say, it can be found
Contrasts the positivity with the negative association of circles in deceitful situations.
In the lowdown, dirty run-around
Refers to a deceitful situation or betrayal in a relationship.
That my true love gave to me
Expresses the pain caused by the mentioned deceitful situation.
That my true love gave to me
Repeats the expression of emotional distress caused by betrayal.
Completely square is the little box he said my ring would be in
Describes a square box that was supposed to contain a ring from the speaker's love interest.
Completely square is the envelope he said good-bye to me in
Refers to a square envelope used for a farewell message from the lover.
Completely square is the handkerchief I flourish constantly
Highlights a square handkerchief used to wipe away tears.
As I dry my eyes of the tears I've shed
Expresses the emotional pain through tears.
And blow my nose which turns bright red
Describes the physical reaction with a red nose due to crying.
For a perfect square is my true love's head
Emphasizes the square shape of the lover's head who refuses marriage.
He will not marry me, no
Confirms the lover's rejection of marriage.
He will not marry me
Reiterates the lover's unwillingness to marry.
Rectangular is the hotel door my true love tried to sneak through
Describes the rectangular shape of a hotel door related to another deceitful incident.
Rectangular is the transom hole by which I had to peek through
Mentions a rectangular transom hole used to spy on the lover.
Rectangular is the hotel room I entered angrily, and
Describes the hotel room's rectangular shape and the speaker's entry in anger.
Rectangular is the wooden box
Refers to a rectangular wooden box, possibly a coffin.
Where lies my love 'neath the golden phlox
Indicates the lover's final resting place beneath golden phlox flowers.
They say he died of the chicken pox
Suggests the lover's cause of death as chicken pox, with a touch of irony.
In part I must agree
Expresses partial agreement with the cause of death.
One chick too many had he
Uses humor to suggest the lover's demise due to excess romantic pursuits.
Triangular is the piece of pie I eat to ease my sorrow
Describes a triangular piece of pie consumed to alleviate sorrow.
Triangular is the hatchet blade I plan to hide tomorrow
References a triangular hatchet blade, hinting at potential harm or revenge.
Triangular the relationship which now has ceased to be
Describes the triangular nature of a relationship that has ended.
And triangular is the garment thin
Points out a triangular garment fastened with a safety pin, possibly symbolizing a forced commitment.
That fastens on with a safety pin
Highlights the undesired prize or outcome of the relationship.
To a prize I had no wish to win
Expresses the lasting memory of the undesirable relationship.
It's a lasting memory
Reiterates the enduring impact of the lover's actions on the speaker.
That my true love gave to me
Concludes with the repetition of emotional distress caused by the lover.
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