My Night with a Prostitute from Marseille
Beirut / Realpeople Lyrics

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And we believed her then ooh [Repeat: x4]

And now outside
You see the waves in her eyes
And I
I won't mind what you decided to swear by [Repeat: x2]

And now outside

I see your eyes meet the sky
And I
I don't mind what you decided to swear by

And now outside
I see your eyes meet the sky
And I
I won't lie
I kept you here tonight

And we believed her then ooh [Repeat: x4]

Overall Meaning

In "My Night with a Prostitute from Marseille," Beirut / Realpeople present a song about a prostitute who captures the attention of the singer and his friends. The lyrics explore the power of storytelling and the idea of finding beauty in unexpected places. The repetition of the line "And we believed her then" throughout the song reinforces this theme, highlighting how the prostitute's stories are both captivating and convincing.

The first verse paints a picture of the sea, describing the waves in the prostitute's eyes. The second and third verses acknowledge the singer's own feelings--he doesn't mind what the prostitute has decided to swear by, and he won't lie about keeping her with him for the night. The final repetition of "And we believed her then" serves as a kind of chorus, reflecting on the power and allure of the prostitute's stories. Overall, the song feels meditative, contemplative, and quietly sad.

Line by Line Meaning

And we believed her then ooh [Repeat: x4]
We fell for her lies without question, and we did it repeatedly.

And now outside You see the waves in her eyes And I I won't mind what you decided to swear by [Repeat: x2]
As we stand outside, you can see the turmoil in her eyes, and I won't object to whatever oath you choose to take.

And now outside I see your eyes meet the sky And I I don't mind what you decided to swear by
As I observe you gazing up at the sky, I won't have any objections to whatever pledge you decide to make.

And now outside I see your eyes meet the sky And I I won't lie I kept you here tonight
As I witness you looking up at the sky, I must admit that I was the one who brought you here tonight and I won't deny it.

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: ZACH CONDON

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