PICASSO
Bert Jerred Lyrics
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You draw me out just like Picasso
So I must look stranger
Now that you're looking past the roses
In your mouth
And I hear it now
These crowds that move in mass-Bolero
You're my matador
I wish I knew the words
To your flamenco serenade
In Bert Jerred's song "Picasso," the singer notices a red flag waving and feels drawn out by the person they're addressing, who is like the famous artist Picasso. As a result, the singer feels like they must look stranger now that this person is seeing past the roses in their mouth. The imagery of a red flag waving could symbolize danger or warning signs, which is compounded by feeling like the person they're singing to is like Picasso, who was known for his abstract and often unsettling art.
The reference to the Bolero, a Spanish dance characterized by its seductive slow rhythm and gradual crescendo, could imply that this person is drawing the singer in with some sort of seductive sweep or grand gesture. This person is like a matador to the singer, who is left to feel like they've been struck by arrows. The singer wishes they knew the words to the person's "flamenco serenade," a reference to another type of Spanish dance, that could be interpreted as the person's alluring charm.
Overall, the song seems to be about feeling entranced by someone who may not be entirely trustworthy. This person could be viewed as dangerously seductive, manipulating the singer and leading them down a path that may not be entirely healthy.
Line by Line Meaning
I see the red flag waving
I am aware of the warning signs that are clearly visible
You draw me out just like Picasso
Your ability to bring out my creativity is akin to that of the famous artist, Picasso
So I must look stranger
I must appear unusual or peculiar due to my newfound creative expressions
Now that you're looking past the roses in your mouth
Now that you're starting to see beyond the superficial or apparent things
And I hear it now
I can finally hear the sounds or voices that were previously muffled
These crowds that move in mass-Bolero
The people around us are so synchronized that they resemble a mass of dancers moving to the beat of a Bolero
You're my matador
You're my protector or savior like a bullfighter
Oh won't you take those arrows out?
Please heal the wounds or pain I am feeling
I wish I knew the words to your flamenco serenade
I want to understand the intense emotions conveyed through your flamenco music
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Written by: Bert Jerred
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