lIvIng prOOF
.Cat Power Lyrics
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Or the color of your hair
Or the sound of your voice, my dear
That's got me dragged in here
It's the ice in the seam, the scheme of you
You're supposed to have the answer
You're supposed to have living proof
Yes, I was jealous
Because you are sworn
How could you come undone to a word so strong?
My beating heart the anchor to a ship so warm
You're supposed to have the answer
You're supposed to have living proof
Well, I am your answer
I am living
Will you terrorize this
With your perfect lips?
I watch you eat and feed this mess
To the running wind
But I know you from before and after until then
Do you have your answer?
Do you have living proof?
Well, I am your answer
I am living
You're supposed to have an answer
You're supposed to have living proof
Well, do you have your answer?
Do you have your answer?
Well, I am your answer
I am living
In Cat Power's song "Living Proof," the lyrics speak of the singer's infatuation with someone who doesn't fit the traditional mold of what is considered attractive. The song is about the things that draw us to a person, beyond just physical appearance. The chorus repeats the sentiment that the object of affection is "supposed to have the answer" and "living proof," which implies that this person is supposed to be the embodiment of something that the singer desires.
The lyrics seem to be a conversation between the singer and the object of their affection, with the singer expressing feelings of jealousy and insecurity. Despite this, the chorus repeats that the singer is "your answer" and "living proof" - suggesting that maybe the object of affection doesn't have it all figured out as they appear to.
The overall message of the song seems to be that true connection doesn't always come from traditional markers of attraction, but from a deeper understanding and appreciation of someone's authentic self.
Line by Line Meaning
It's not your face
Your appearance is not what has drawn me in
Or the color of your hair
Nor is it the shade of your hair
Or the sound of your voice, my dear
And it is not the tone of your voice that has my attention
That's got me dragged in here
What has attracted me to you is something I cannot put my finger on
It's the ice in the seam, the scheme of you
It's the mystery and complexity within you that attracts me
You're supposed to have the answer
I expect you to have everything figured out
You're supposed to have living proof
And to have evidence to back up your claims
Yes, I was jealous
I admit to feeling envious
Because you are sworn
Because you are committed
How could you come undone to a word so strong?
I question how susceptible you are to persuasive language
My beating heart the anchor to a ship so warm
My emotions are strongly invested in this relationship
Well, I am your answer
I am the solution you need
I am living
And I am here and present
Will you terrorize this
Will you ruin this
With your perfect lips?
With your persuasive words?
I watch you eat and feed this mess
I observe you as you deal with this complicated situation
To the running wind
With no clear direction or plan
But I know you from before and after until then
But I have a deep understanding of you and our relationship
Do you have your answer?
Have you found your solution?
Do you have living proof?
Do you have evidence to support it?
Well, I am your answer
I am still here and available as your solution
I am living
And I am here, present, and alive
You're supposed to have an answer
Once again, I expect you to have everything figured out
You're supposed to have living proof
And to be able to back it up with evidence
Well, do you have your answer?
Have you found your solution?
Do you have your answer?
Do you have your solution?
Well, I am your answer
And I am still here for you
I am living
My presence is proof that I am here for you
Lyrics © Capitol CMG Publishing, WORDS & MUSIC A DIV OF BIG DEAL MUSIC LLC
Written by: MARSHALL
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