Valentine
Bobby Bare Jr. Lyrics


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Inside her feeble mind

she is spinning out of time

like a hunter who's gone blind

My Valentine
Beside her velvet nest

she humiliates the best

couldn't take no more I guess

of my Valentine



Valentine

I killed my valentine

and I laughed until I cried

for my Valentine

Valentine

I killed my Valentine

and I shall gladly do the time

for my Valentine



Beneath her rugged skirt

she does most of her work

laughing while you hurt

for my Valentine

In the middle of every dream

is a lie that holds the key

to free you from all you think you need

like Valentine



Valentine

I killed my valentine

and I laughed until I cried

for my Valentine

Valentine

I killed my Valentine

and I shall gladly do the time





for my Valentine

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Bobby Bare Jr.'s song Valentine are dark, cryptic and intriguing. From the very first line "Inside her feeble mind, she is spinning out of time", he sets a scene of confusion and disorientation. The person being referred to as "My Valentine" is described as being lost and helpless, while also having the power to humiliate those around them. The line "couldn't take no more I guess" implies that the singer has reached their limit and has decided to take action.


The chorus of the song is where things take a dark turn. The singer declares that they have killed their Valentine and that they laughed until they cried. The repetition of the line "for my Valentine" adds to the sense of obsession and possessiveness. The second verse provides more insight into the character of "My Valentine", describing them as someone who laughs while others hurt. The line "In the middle of every dream, is a lie that holds the key to free you from all you think you need" is perhaps the most enigmatic of the entire song. It could mean that the singer has discovered some kind of truth about their Valentine that has allowed them to break free from their grasp.


One possible interpretation of the lyrics is that the singer is describing a toxic relationship in which they feel powerless and trapped. The image of the blind hunter suggests a lack of control or aimlessness, while the references to humiliation and hurting also point to an abusive dynamic. The killing of the Valentine could be read as a metaphor for finally escaping from this person's influence, even if it means taking extreme measures.


Line by Line Meaning

Inside her feeble mind
In her weak and vulnerable mind


she is spinning out of time
she is struggling to keep up with reality


like a hunter who's gone blind
like a skilled person who lost their abilities


My Valentine
Referring to the person he once loved


Beside her velvet nest
Beside her cozy and comfortable place


she humiliates the best
She degrades the most impressive people around her


couldn't take no more I guess
He couldn't handle her behavior anymore


of my Valentine
of the person he once loved


Valentine
Title of the song


I killed my valentine
Metaphorically killed the love he had for the person


and I laughed until I cried
Feels relieved and emotional about it


for my Valentine
Referring to the person he once loved


Valentine
Title of the song


I killed my Valentine
Metaphorically killed the love he had for the person


and I shall gladly do the time
Willing to pay the consequences


for my Valentine
Referring to the person he once loved


Beneath her rugged skirt
Under her tough exterior


she does most of her work
She is secretly in control and powerful


laughing while you hurt
She finds pleasure in other's pain


for my Valentine
Referring to the person he once loved


In the middle of every dream
In the center of every imagined situation


is a lie that holds the key
Deceptive information that unlocks secrets


to free you from all you think you need
To break away from everything you believe you require


like Valentine
Referring to the person he once loved


Valentine
Title of the song


I killed my valentine
Metaphorically killed the love he had for the person


and I laughed until I cried
Feels relieved and emotional about it


for my Valentine
Referring to the person he once loved


Valentine
Title of the song


I killed my Valentine
Metaphorically killed the love he once had for the person


and I shall gladly do the time
Willing to pay the consequences


for my Valentine
Referring to the person he once loved




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