Story Behind The Song
A girl and I broke up when she cheated on me. This is that story.
Song Description
Waltz in 3/4 time, with a gypsy-esque, Tom Waits-ish feel. Solid lyrics and creepy vibe all-around.
| Song Length |
2:51 |
Genre |
Folk - Alternative, World - European |
| Tempo |
Non 4/4 |
Lead Vocal |
Male Vocal |
| Mood |
Heartbreaking, Vicious |
Subject |
Lies, Suspicion |
| Similar Artists |
John Mayer, Tom Waits |
Language |
English |
| Era |
2000 and later |
| |
Lyrics
You open your compact like a cigarette case
Hungry to see what's left of the face that you paint
Your mother knows all the bad things you did
Hugged you in close and smelled your breath with a kiss
Now on your mark
Steady your heart
Ready and willing to fall apart
Should I be this tongue-tied
Over some dark night
The wind caught my eyes, you did the rest
Douse yourself in the sweetest perfume
And hide all the marks your last love left to you
Pull the wool now tight to your eyes
Elephant in the living room you made disappear with your lies
No one can see
The trick is complete
Loose lips sink ships to match our hearts
Don't be fooled now
We don't have a clue how
No one will ever find our way
That's just what they will say
Those who wish to keep us at bay
No one will ever find our hearts
We burned them to stay safe and warm...