Atlanta
Stone Temple Pilots Lyrics
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She kills me with rosegarden thorns
She waits for me
My love is unusual
It's painted with roses and thorns
With her I'm complete
She lives by the wall
And waits by the door
She walks in the sun to me
She lives by the wall
And waits by the door
She walks in the sun to me
Visions of Mexico seduce me
It goes to my head so carefully
Memories of candles and incense
And all of these things remember these
She lives by the wall
And waits by the door
She walks in the sun to me
She lives by the wall
And waits by the door
She walks in the sun to me
She comforts me when
The candles blow out
The cake has grown mold
But the memories are sweet
The laughter's all gone
But the memories are mine
The Mexican princess
Is out of my life
She lives by the wall
And waits by the door
She walks in the sun to me
She lives by the wall
And waits by the door
She walks in the sun to me
She lives by the wall
And waits by the door
She walks in the sun to me
She lives by the wall
And waits by the door
She walks in the sun to me
She lives by the wall
And waits by the door
She walks in the sun to me
She lives by the wall
And waits at the door
She walks in the sun to me
She lives by the wall
And waits by the door
She walks in the sun to me
"Atlanta" is a song about a woman who has a strong impact on the singer. He describes her as living in a bungalow and being able to "kill" him with her rosegarden thorns. It is clear that she is important to him, and he feels complete with her. However, it seems that the relationship is no longer intact as he talks about how memories of her comfort him, even though she is out of his life.
The second stanza of the song only reinforces the idea that the relationship has ended. The singer refers to the woman as a "Mexican princess" and talks about the fond memories he has of her. However, he also mentions that "the laughter's all gone," indicating that there is nothing left to hold onto.
Overall, the lyrics paint a picture of a relationship that has ended but has left a profound impact on the singer. He is left with memories of his time with this woman and how she helped him feel complete. However, it seems that he knows that their time together is over and that he is left with nothing but memories.
Line by Line Meaning
She lives in a bungalow
She resides in a small house, probably alone or with a partner.
She kills me with rosegarden thorns
Despite her pleasant demeanor, her actions can be harmful and painful to me.
She waits for me
She is patiently anticipating my arrival, maybe for a date or a special occasion.
My love is unusual
My fondness for her is unordinary or uncommon, maybe because of our differences or circumstances.
It's painted with roses and thorns
My love for her is bittersweet like roses with thorns, both enjoyable and challenging.
With her I'm complete
I feel whole and fulfilled when I'm with her, maybe because she brings out the best in me.
Visions of Mexico seduce me
I'm attracted to the idea of Mexico, perhaps its culture, people, or landscape.
It goes to my head so carefully
I'm cautious about my feelings towards Mexico, wanting to make sure they don't overwhelm me or lead me astray.
Memories of candles and incense
I recall the scent and atmosphere of candles and incense, maybe from a Mexican-inspired event or place.
And all of these things remember these
I want to hold onto these memories and experiences, cherishing them even if they can't be replicated.
She comforts me when
She provides me solace during difficult or trying times.
The candles blow out
Something special or intimate has come to an end, perhaps symbolized by the extinguishing of candles.
The cake has grown mold
Something that was meant to be sweet or enjoyable has now turned sour or unpleasant.
But the memories are sweet
Despite the negative aspects, the memories associated with these experiences are still cherished and valued.
The laughter's all gone
The joy and happiness that once existed has now dissipated, leaving only memories behind.
But the memories are mine
Even if the experiences themselves no longer exist, the memories of them are still personal and important to me.
The Mexican princess
A term of endearment or admiration for a woman of Mexican descent who has captured my heart or imagination.
Is out of my life
Sadly, this woman is no longer a part of my life, perhaps due to circumstances or a personal decision.
She lives by the wall and waits by the door
She is static, waiting for someone to approach her, possibly symbolizing her reluctance to take action or move forward.
She walks in the sun to me
She is willing to come out of her comfort zone and journey towards me, perhaps indicating her love or commitment towards me.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Dean DeLeo, Robert Emile DeLeo, Eric Kretz, Scott Richard Weiland
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