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Blood Orange Lyrics

It was the last weekend of september
The singer sets the mood and describes when the events took place.

I stayed up all night long
The singer is restless and unable to sleep due to some emotional turmoil.

Waiting for the fire ache in my heart to subside
The singer is in pain and waiting for it to go away, so that they can feel better.

It never happened
Despite waiting, the pain never went away.

He was the most beautiful boy I'd ever seen
The singer is describing a person they found beautiful and captivating.

Most beautiful boy I'd ever met
The singer emphasizes that this person was the most beautiful they had ever met, insinuating how much of an impact they had on them.

My favorite books
The singer is reminiscing about their favorite things, like books, which may be related to the person they are thinking about.

Around the clock scars of my knee
The singer has physical scars that remind them of the past and the pain they may have faced.

I see him behind my lids in a bright grey shirt
The singer imagines the person they are thinking of, and it's almost like a dream or memory. They remember details about what he wore.

I see him tripping running and falling, covered in dirt
The singer imagines the person in a playful and active state, visualizing him falling and getting covered in dirt.

I see a lot of these things lately I know
The singer has been thinking about this person recently and has experienced vivid imaginations.

I know none of it is real
Despite having these strong feelings, the singer is aware that it's not real and that they are just imagining things.

It's in the way that he moves
The singer is attracted to this person's movements and actions.

But I don't want to choose
The singer is faced with a decision, but they are hesitant and unsure of what to do.

Another day and I'll lose
There seems to be a time limit or a sense of urgency that if the singer doesn't act quickly, they will lose something or someone.

Oh
An exclamation of emotion or emphasis.

Face to the ground
The singer is feeling low and defeated, possibly due to their emotions and the situation with this person.

Change the sound
The singer may be trying to distract themselves or change their environment to help them feel better.

Time in your mind
The singer is reflecting on time and how it affects their thoughts and emotions.

Make it right
The singer wants to make things better and feel content with their decision or situation.

Baby, let me take you home
The singer is expressing a desire to be with this person in some capacity, whether it's physical or emotional.

Yeah
An exclamation of agreement or acknowledgement.