![]() ![]() In the same way the abused person desires the love of the abuser.Ĭarrying on the picture of sleeping – now it seems to be her that’s sleeping, and she is at her most calm and peaceful – it’s probably easy to love and forgive her right now. I’ve heard some people comment how an abused person can start to see the abuse as a sign the abuser loves them – the strength of the insults/hits shows how deeply they care, in this twisted interpretation, so the abuse itself becomes a sign of the “love” of the abuser.Īgain the juxtaposition of hot and cold, and the picture of someone frozen – all they want is to sleep, but of course that sleep will be deadly to them. “The way she shows me I'm hers and she’s mine If she’s experienced abuse herself she might be acting this way in her relationships with others – helps us to understand if not excuse her behaviour.ĭespite her awful behaviour, he still wants to be with her, and the irony is he calls her absence a crime, while overlooking and minimizing her ACTUAL criminal behaviour (the violence and abuse). This line makes me wonder if she herself has suffered some abuse at the hands of her brother growing up (especially after reading “Educated” by Tara Westover a while ago). Just like she throws with the arm of her brother.” Presumably she’s judging him by the same standard as the way she is acting herself, though he’s innocent. This verse expands on the physical violence covered already with some psychological abuse – she is hypocritical and cheating on him even while acting jealous of him and suspecting him of cheating on her. She can still be sweet, and talks about their love for one another, so he excuses the occasional violence – “the blood is rare” – whether it be a slap or a punch: “open hand or closed fist”. The blood is rare and sweet as cherry wine.” “The way she tells me I'm hers and she’s mine He’s minimizing the physical injuries he’s receiving. The physical wound he’s received from her looks bad, but it’s not infected – it’s clean – so it’s no big deal. This volatility means he always has to be careful around her, never wanting to set her off. There’s a hint it’s alcohol-related, too, maybe drunken rages, with the reference to rum on the fire. She can be cold as ice to him or raging and hot-tempered – she’s unpredictable and volatile. I love dissecting a good lyric so here’s my take on the meaning of this song and some of its layers. Okay, I NEVER post comments on Youtube but this song is so deep, rich and thought-provoking I had to. Sweet and right and merciful, I'm all but washed The way she shows me I'm hers and she is mine ![]() Thrown at me so powerfully, just like she throws Suggest a correction in the comments below.Ĭalls of guilty thrown at me, all while she stains He feels completely engulfed by her presence, almost drowning in her influence.ĭespite the ups and downs of their relationship, every moment with her feels like a gift from the heavens.Ĭontributed by Joseph H. I'm all but washed in the tide of her breathing Oh but she loves like sleep to the freezingĭespite her intensity, being with her is comforting and soothing, like finally finding warmth after being cold for so long.ĭespite her moments of anger and pain, her love is ultimately sweet, just, and merciful. She is passionate and aggressive, unafraid to fight for what she wants. She is often absent from his life, making their brief moments together all the more precious. He knows that staying with her is probably a bad idea, but he is so drawn to her that he cannot resist. Her actions are forceful and violent, like someone throwing a punch. Just like she throws with the arm of her brother The hurt he feels at her infidelity is intense and all-consuming. ![]() She sleeps with someone else, causing him pain and jealousy. Meanwhile, she is the one who leaves a mark on him, emotionally or perhaps even physically. Others judge him harshly for his involvement with her, seeing it as a wrongdoing. Their love is something unique and special, like the elusive sweetness of cherry wine. The blood is rare and sweet as cherry wine Whether she offers love and kindness or anger and aggression, he will take whatever she gives him, grateful just to be with her. The intensity of their connection is evident in the way she claims ownership over him, and he revels in the feeling of belonging. The way she tells me I'm hers and she is mine The singer's mother frets over his involvement with this woman, but he is determined to make it work. Her moods can be intense and overwhelming, but always powerful.Įvery day feels like a precarious balancing act, striving to keep up with her dizzying energy.ĭespite the hardships and chaos of their relationship, there is a purity and honesty to it that cannot be denied. She is passionate and intense in a way that is both alluring and intimidating. Though she seems distant and unfriendly, there is a deep passion in her that is reminiscent of the burn of rum on a fire. ![]()
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