Barstool
Biscuit Boy AKA Crackerman Lyrics
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In a love so obviously dead
Ours still takes us by surprise
Like a bar-stool over the head
Whilst she cowers away in a cupboard
And he cowers away in the she'd
Ours still takes us from behind
We could swap this helta-skelter ride
And take tranquility instead
But excitement and uncertainty
Are the girl you actually wed
For so many love is a minefield
Spent fearing where you tread
But ours just flies across the room
Like a bar-stool aimed at head
And if your down on your luck
Just duck
Chances it'll probably miss
And if it ever hits
And your head splits
It's a hell of a good night kiss
A hell of a good night kiss
And the day you feel like ordinary loving
When we've grown too old for the stools
We can bring our bruised bodies together
And start loving like ordinary fools
And the day you feel like ordinary loving
When we've grown too old for the stools
We can bring our bruised bodies together
And start loving like ordinary fools
The lyrics of the song "Barstool" by Biscuit Boy AKA Crackerman depict a unique, contrasting perspective on love. The song begins by comparing their love to that of other couples who have seemingly settled into dead or mundane relationships. In contrast, their love takes them by surprise, like a bar-stool over the head. The violent imagery is used to convey the excitement and unpredictability of their passion. The couple is described as cowering away from one another, yet their love still hits them like a bar-stool from behind.
The lyrics then suggest that the couple could opt for a calmer, more peaceful relationship, but the excitement and uncertainty of their love is too much to resist. The song likens love to a minefield, something to be feared and avoided, but for them, it is exhilarating and flies across the room like a bar-stool aimed at the head. The chorus offers tongue-in-cheek advice for those who want to avoid getting hit by the bar-stool, then a playful language is adopted to describe the power of their love, even if it hurts.
In the final lines, the song suggests that if they grow too old for the stools, they could still cherish their love, more conventional but just as passionate, with their "bruised bodies" coming together like "ordinary fools". The lyrics of "Barstool" depict a relationship that is perhaps less traditional, less calm, and less safe, but is fueled by excitement, passion, and unpredictability.
Line by Line Meaning
Whilst other couples look for love
While other people search for love
In a love so obviously dead
In relationships that are clearly lifeless and loveless
Ours still takes us by surprise
Our love still catches us off guard
Like a bar-stool over the head
Like an unexpected, jarring blow to the head
Whilst she cowers away in a cupboard
While others hide in fear
And he cowers away in the she'd
And others shrink back in terror
Ours still takes us from behind
Our love still comes at us unexpectedly
We could swap this helta-skelter ride
We could choose a calmer path
And take tranquility instead
And opt for peace and quiet
But excitement and uncertainty
But we prefer the thrills and unpredictability
Are the girl you actually wed
That's what we've truly committed to
For so many love is a minefield
For many, love is fraught with danger
Spent fearing where you tread
Always worried about making missteps
But ours just flies across the room
Our love is like a projectile that strikes out of nowhere
Like a bar-stool aimed at head
Like a heavy object about to cause a painful impact
And if your down on your luck
When you're feeling unlucky
Just duck
Avoid the danger
Chances it'll probably miss
The likelihood of getting hit is low
And if it ever hits
But if it does make contact
And your head splits
And causes damage
It's a hell of a good night kiss
It's a wild, unforgettable experience
A hell of a good night kiss
A crazy, thrilling event
And the day you feel like ordinary loving
And in the future when we want to love like everyone else
When we've grown too old for the stools
When we're too old to deal with the danger
We can bring our bruised bodies together
We'll be able to come together despite our scars
And start loving like ordinary fools
And love each other like regular, uncomplicated people
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: HEATON, PAUL / SHIELDS, SCOTT / SLATTERY, MARTIN PAUL
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