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I'm Always In Love
Wilco Lyrics


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Why, I wonder, is my heart full of holes
And the feeling goes but my hair keeps growing
Will I set the sun
On a big-wheeled wagon
I'm bragging
I'm always in love

When I let go of your throat-sweet throttle
When I clean the lash of your black-belt model
Will I catch the moon
Like a bird in a cage
It's for you I swoon
I'm always in love

I don't get the connection
If this is only a test
I hope I do my best
You know I won't forget

When I fold the cold in my jet-lag palm
When I soak so long I forget my mother
Will I set the sun
On a big-wheeled wagon
I'm bragging
I'm always in love

It's a drag I sang
I'm always in love
I'm worried
I'm always in love

I'm worried
I'm worried
I'm worried
I'm always in love

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Wilco's song "I'm Always in Love" seem to be about the complexities of love and how it can leave you feeling full of holes, with emotions that seem to linger even after the feeling has passed. The opening line "Why, I wonder, is my heart full of holes" sets the tone for the rest of the song as the singer questions why they always seem to have these empty spaces in their heart. They go on to say "the feeling goes but my hair keeps growing", which could be interpreted as a metaphor for how time keeps moving even when we're stuck in a certain emotional state.


The singer then poses the question "Will I set the sun on a big-wheeled wagon?" which could suggest a desire to accomplish something big or meaningful, but also a feeling of uncertainty about whether they can actually achieve it. They go on to say "I'm bragging, I'm always in love", which seems to imply that even when they're feeling unsure of themselves, they still have this unshakeable love for someone or something.


The second half of the song brings in some darker imagery, with the lines "When I let go of your throat-sweet throttle, when I clean the lash of your black-belt model" suggesting a relationship that may be abusive or controlling. However, the singer still seems to be holding on to this love, wondering if they will "catch the moon like a bird in a cage" for the person they love.


Overall, "I'm Always in Love" is a complex song that touches on the ups and downs of love and the emotional turmoil it can bring.


Line by Line Meaning

Why, I wonder, is my heart full of holes
I question why there are empty spaces in my heart.


And the feeling goes but my hair keeps growing
My emotions dissipate, but time still moves forward.


Will I set the sun On a big-wheeled wagon I'm bragging I'm always in love
I feel like I can conquer anything, as I am constantly filled with love.


When I let go of your throat-sweet throttle When I clean the lash of your black-belt model Will I catch the moon Like a bird in a cage It's for you I swoon I'm always in love
When I release my grip on our intense relationship, I wonder if I will ever be able to have something that seems unattainable. My love for you is never-ending.


I don't get the connection If this is only a test I hope I do my best You know I won't forget
I don't understand the purpose of this situation, but I hope to do my best and leave a lasting impression.


When I fold the cold in my jet-lag palm When I soak so long I forget my mother Will I set the sun On a big-wheeled wagon I'm bragging I'm always in love
Even when I am jet-lagged and disoriented, I still feel like I can accomplish anything with my love.


It's a drag I sang I'm always in love
It's a burden that I continuously experience being filled with love.


I'm worried I'm always in love
I am constantly anxious about my undying love.


I'm worried I'm worried I'm worried I'm always in love
I am filled with worry and anxiety, but this never affects the amount of love I have in my heart.




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: JEFF TWEEDY, JAY BENNETT

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