Lyrics
Just before our love got lost you said
Expressing the moment just before the love started fading away.
I am as constant as a northern star
Claiming constancy, likening oneself to a stable northern star.
And I said, "Constantly in the darkness
Responding to the claim, acknowledging constant existence in darkness.
Where's that at?
Questioning the location of the mentioned darkness.
If you need me I'll be at the bar"
Offering availability at the bar if needed.
On the back of a cartoon coaster
Describing a moment of creativity on a cartoon coaster.
In the blue of the TV screen light
Depicting the environment with a blue TV screen light.
I drew a map of Canada
Creating a map of Canada, referencing the location.
Oh, Canada
A direct mention of Canada.
With your face sketched on it twice
Personalizing the map with a face sketched on it twice.
Oh, you're my blood you're my holy wine
Describing a deep connection with the person, using metaphorical language.
You taste so bitter and so sweet
Highlighting the bittersweet nature of the connection.
Oh but I could drink a case of you, darling
Expressing the capacity to endure a substantial amount of the person's essence.
And I would still be on my feet
Assuring resilience despite consuming a significant 'case' of the person.
Oh, I would still be on my feet
Reiteration of resilience after consuming the mentioned 'case'.
I am a lonely painter
Identifying as a lonely painter living in a world of artistic creation.
I live in a box of paints
Emphasizing the isolation within the artistic process using paint.
I'm frightened by the devil
Admitting fear of the devil, attracted to those unafraid.
And I'm drawn to those who ain't that afraid
Being drawn to individuals unafraid of the mentioned devil.
I remember the time when you told me "Love was touching souls"
Recalling a past conversation about the nature of love touching souls.
Well surely you touched mine
Acknowledging the impact of the person on the speaker's soul.
'Cause part of you pours out of me
Describing a connection where part of the person is reflected in the speaker.
In these lines from time to time
Emphasizing the ongoing influence of the person over time.
Oh, you're my blood you're my holy wine
Reiteration of the deep connection, using metaphorical language.
You taste so bitter and so sweet
Reiterating the bittersweet taste of the connection.
Oh but I could drink a case of you, darling
Expressing the willingness to consume a significant amount of the person.
And I'd still be on my feet
Reassuring resilience after consuming a substantial 'case' of the person.
I would still be on my feet
Reiteration of resilience after consuming the mentioned 'case'.
I met a woman
Introduction of a woman resembling the person.
She had a mouth like yours
Highlighting similarities in physical features between the woman and the person.
She knew your devils and your deeds
Acknowledging the woman's knowledge of both positive and negative aspects of the person.
And she said, "Go to him, stay with him if you can
Quoting advice from the woman, suggesting staying with the person despite potential pain.
But be prepared to bleed"
Preparing for emotional hardship in the relationship.
Oh, you're my blood you're my holy wine
Reiterating the bittersweet taste of the connection.
You taste so bitter and so sweet
Expressing the willingness to consume a significant amount of the person.
Oh but I could drink a case of you, darling
Reassuring resilience after consuming a substantial 'case' of the person.
And I'd still be on my feet
Reiteration of resilience after consuming the mentioned 'case'.
Oh I would still be on my feet
Final assurance of resilience after consuming the person.
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