Eryn Smith
Eryn Smith: A Bohemian Muse Redefining Love and Loneliness
Lyrics
If you ever go down to Huntington,
If you ever visit Huntington,
there is a girl there that is named Eryn.
There's a girl named Eryn there.
She's got ADD, but isn't bored with me.
She has ADD but isn't bored with me.
At least not yet, she said.
At least not yet, she mentioned.
With a 'zine in between
She has a 'zine (magazine) tucked in her bohemian-style jeans.
her bohemian jeans,
Her fashion is somewhat unconventional.
half sober.
She's partially sober.
She's a dog in heat
She's in a state of intense attraction and proudly acknowledges it.
and proud of that cliché. ok-ok, ok, ok
Referring to herself in a flirtatious manner.
She's a can of mixed nuts
She's complex, like a can of mixed nuts, but has an appealing physical feature.
with a damn nice butt.
Her attractiveness is mentioned again.
It's over.
It's all coming to an end.
But more and more,
Despite this, she's increasingly trying to make the speaker stay.
she tries to make me stay, ok-ok, ok, ok
Emphasizing her efforts to keep the relationship.
Eryn Smith, I don't want you to hate me.
The singer addresses Eryn, expressing a fear of being disliked.
You should know you educate me.
Eryn teaches the singer something significant.
You should know you make me want to say,
Eryn evokes admiration and a desire to express appreciation.
You're bitchin'
A term of approval for Eryn.
And I just want you to hold me,
The singer wants comfort from Eryn despite anticipating loneliness.
though I know we'll leave here lonely,
Realization that loneliness might be the eventual outcome.
'cause in the end, it's meant to be that way
Acceptance that loneliness might be inevitable in their situation.
anyway.
Resignation towards the inevitable.
She hacks her hair shorter on the left side
Eryn deliberately styles her hair uniquely.
'cause if you caught her cute
Fearing to appear too appealing if seen as cute.
she'd be horrified.
A humorous remark about future fame, suggesting a movie about her life.
She says you're gonna eat popcorn in the dark
Similar to line 5, a repetition.
And pay ten bucks to watch her life one day.
An observation about her personality and potential future popularity.
With a 'zine in between
Similar to line 5 and 32-40, a repetition.
her bohemian jeans,
Reiterating her fashion sense and magazine reference.
half sober.
Repetition of her partially sober state.
She's a dog in heat
Reiteration of her intense attraction, embracing the stereotype.
and proud of that cliché. ok-ok, ok, ok
Recalling her complexity and appealing physical trait.
She's a can of mixed nuts
Repetition of her attractive aspect.
with a damn nice butt.
Confirmation of the relationship's end.
It's over.
Continued attempts by Eryn to prolong the relationship.
But more and more,
she tries to make me stay, ok-ok, ok, ok
Emphasizing Eryn's persistent efforts to maintain the relationship.
Eryn Smith, I don't want you to hate me.
Reiteration of the singer's fear of being disliked by Eryn.
You should know you educate me.
Highlighting Eryn's impact on the singer's learning and growth.
You should know you make me want to say,
Expressing admiration and a desire to appreciate Eryn.
You're bitchin'
Complimenting Eryn again.
And I just want you to hold me,
Desire for comfort from Eryn despite foreseeing loneliness.
though I know we'll leave here lonely,
Anticipation of leaving the situation feeling lonely.
'cause in the end, it's meant to be that way
Acceptance of an inevitable lonely outcome.
anyway.
Let's go...
A transitional phrase indicating a change or movement.
You should know I think so much of you.
A declaration of high regard for Eryn.
You should know I don't think of you much,
An admission that contradicts the previous statement, affirming the constant thought about Eryn.
But that's not true.
Admitting that Eryn is frequently on the singer's mind.
You're the dimple in my cheeks
Metaphorically comparing Eryn to something the singer can't discard.
that I can't spit out.
Metaphorically linking Eryn to a permanent smile in the singer's eyes.
You're the smile in my eyes
Expressing a perpetual emotional attachment to Eryn.
that I can't cry out
Further emphasizing an enduring emotional connection with Eryn.
The word "subtle" is not a word that goes with
Highlighting the contradiction between subtlety and Eryn's bold persona.
Eryn Smith-
A statement suggesting Eryn doesn't fit the description of subt
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