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Artist: Big Thief
Track: Paul

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Oh the last time I saw Paul
I was horrible and almost let him in
But I stopped and caught the wall
And my mouth got dry so all I did was take him for a spin

Yeah, we hopped inside my car
And I drove in circles 'round the freight train yard
And he turned the headlights off
Then he pulled the bottle out
And then he showed me what is love

I'll be your morning bright goodnight shadow machine
I'll be your record player, baby, if you know what I mean
I'll be your real tough cookie with the whiskey breath
I'll be a killer and a thriller and the cause of our death

In the blossom of the months
I was sure that I'd get driven off with thought
So I swallowed all of it
As I realized there was no one who could kiss away my shit

I'll be your morning bright goodnight shadow machine
I'll be your record player, baby, if you know what I mean
I'll be your real tough cookie with the whiskey breath
I'll be a killer and a thriller and the cause of our death

Oh Paul, I know you said that you'd take me any way I came or went
But I'll push you from my brain
See, you're gentle, baby
I couldn't stay, I'd only bring you pain

I was your starry-eyed lover and the one that you saw
I was your hurricane rider and the woman you'd call
We were just two moonshiners on the cusp of a breath
And I've been burning for you baby since the minute I left
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Genius Meanings
Big Thief – Paul
Story about some good old folk presumably in the rurals of america. Partners in crime. A girl with commitment issues. A man who wants to make her his lover. She cannot accept this
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SongMeanings Interpretations
Big Thief - Paul Lyrics
-- where the lead characters wore shades). So I think this song is about a guy who wears shades as a way of hiding his insecurity after learning that his ...
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Chilled in the kitchen of a city tomb. The light would flicker like a violent womb. The night was thicker than a smoky fume. Eliza waited in her room
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Oh the meaning of the song. Song meanings. I'm the only one who cares ... More Big Thief Lyrics · Mary Lyrics · Shark Smile Lyrics · Paul Lyrics · Velvet Ring ...
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Burn up with the water. The floods around the plains. The planets in a rose. Who knows what they contain? And my brain is like an orchestra
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Oh Randy, leave it up to me. I'll pour the water if you bring the tree. Nothing looks that real to me. I only see two or three colors
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Meaning of "Paul" by Big Thief
The song “Paul” by Big Thief is about a former relationship, and the lingering feelings the narrator has for their former (presumably ex) partner, Paul. Th...
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The song "Masterpiece" by Big Thief explores themes of time, love, and the intimate connections we form with others. The lyrics depict a deep bond between ...
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Big Thief
Big Thief is an alternative rock band from Brooklyn, formed in 2015. Adrianne Lenker is the lead singer and songwriter for the group. She also contributes guitar melodies. The
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Paul | Big Thief Lyrics, Meaning & Videos
Jun 8, 2016 ... The Big Thief's song "Paul" is a poignant reflection on a past relationship with someone named Paul. The song opens with a vivid memory where ...