Painter
Austin Blue Lyrics

The lyrics of "Painter" by Austin Blue may seem simplistic at first, but they reveal a complex and problematic relationship. The singer is struggling with the fact that they are not the same person they used to be, and they feel that their partner does not understand them. The line "I know you think I'm dumb" suggests that the partner does not take the singer seriously, and perhaps even belittles them. However, the singer is also conflicted about their own feelings, as they admit to liking falling asleep next to their partner but find it difficult to look at them when they seem confused.

The title "Painter" suggests that the partner is not just a person, but an artist who has power over the singer. The line "You're gonna paint me through" implies that the partner is trying to create an image of the singer that is not entirely true to who they are. The use of the color blue throughout the song reinforces this idea, as blue is often associated with sadness and melancholy.

The final lines of the song, "Think of this as a painting of blue / Think of me as a painting of blue / I'm just a painting of blue / I'm just a painting to you" suggest that the singer feels trapped in this relationship, seen only as a two-dimensional image rather than a fully-realized person. The repetition of the phrase "painting of blue" reinforces the idea that the singer is being reduced to a symbol rather than a human being.