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The Nurse
The White Stripes Lyrics
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But it´s always with trust that the poison is fed with a spoon
When you´re helpless with no one to turn to alone in your room
You would swear that the one who would care for you never would leave
She promised and said, "you will always be safe here with me"
But promises open the door to be broken to me
No I´m never, no I´m never, no I´m never gonna let you down now
No I´m never, no I´m never, no I´m never gonna let you down
No I´m never, no I´m never, no I´m never gonna let you down now
No I´m never, no I´m never, no I´m never gonna let you down
The maid that you've hired could never conspire to kill
She´s to mother, not quietly smother you when you´re most ill
The one that you´re trusting suspiciously dusting the sill
No I´m never, no I´m never, no I´m never gonna let you down now
No I´m never, no I´m never, no I´m never gonna let you down
No I´m never, no I´m never, no I´m never gonna let you down now
No I´m never, no I´m never, no I´m never gonna let you down
"The Nurse" by The White Stripes is a song about trust and betrayal. The lyrics describe a situation in which a person is vulnerable and alone in their room, and they turn to someone they trust for care and support, only to be let down. The nurse is supposed to be the one who cares for the patient, but instead, she betrays them by feeding them poison with a spoon. The promise that the patient will always be safe with her is broken, and the door is left open for more betrayal.
The song also mentions a maid who is hired to help but can never be suspected of killing. She is supposed to be a motherly figure and help take care of the patient when they are ill. The lyrics suggest that the person who is trusted to care for someone can also be suspicious and untrustworthy, lurking in the shadows and dusting the sill.
Overall, "The Nurse" by The White Stripes is a cautionary tale of the perils of trust and betrayal. It warns against blindly trusting those who promise to care for us when we are our most vulnerable and encourages us to be vigilant and cautious in our relationships.
Line by Line Meaning
The nurse should not be the one who puts salt in your wounds
The person who is supposed to take care of you should not cause you harm or make your situation worse.
But it´s always with trust that the poison is fed with a spoon
Often, we trust others who end up causing us harm or betraying us.
When you´re helpless with no one to turn to alone in your room
In times of vulnerability and isolation, it can feel like there is no one there to support you.
You would swear that the one who would care for you never would leave
When someone promises to be there for you, it can be hard to imagine them ever leaving or betraying that trust.
She promised and said, "you will always be safe here with me"
The nurse or caregiver made a promise to ensure the patient would always feel secure in their care.
But promises open the door to be broken to me
Promises can easily be broken, leaving one feeling disappointed and abandoned.
The maid that you've hired could never conspire to kill
The person you hire to care for you should not be someone who would ever harm or betray you.
She´s to mother, not quietly smother you when you´re most ill
The caregiver should provide nurturing care, not become controlling or overbearing.
The one that you´re trusting suspiciously dusting the sill
The person you trust may still have questionable actions, and it is important to be aware of any red flags.
No I´m never, no I´m never, no I´m never gonna let you down now
The artist vows to never betray or disappoint the person they are addressing.
No I´m never, no I´m never, no I´m never gonna let you down
Reiterating the promise to always be a dependable and trustworthy presence.
No I´m never, no I´m never, no I´m never gonna let you down now
Assuring the listener that this promise remains true in the present.
No I´m never, no I´m never, no I´m never gonna let you down
Reaffirming the singer's commitment to being a reliable support for the listener.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: JACK WHITE
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Robyn
on Candy Cane Children
The meaning of this song is basically saying the older you get, the less fun Christmas becomes usually do to adulthood. The lines "don't you know your name?...", probably refers to the adults telling kids to grow up as if they're saying "Do you know how old you are? You're getting too old for this stuff." Probably why he put the lines "nobody knows how to talk to children". Also, he puts the lines "think again" after a thought of one of the kids thinking of wishing to participate in Christmas activities. As if they're thinking "Yeah I probably AM too old for this.." "364 more tears girl" the sadness of getting older. Not participating feels like a missed opportunity and causes even more sadness..