Magnolia
David Lemaitre Lyrics
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picture that you shot last night
a painting through the painters mind
of small town girls in paradise
we gather rain in paper cups
and spill them on the bedroom floor
we're perfect friends and its alright
fool me again
you wont fool me again
fool me again
you wont fool me again
I see you through a telescope
please don't move, don't move
you kiss me like in self defence
its a been while
lord, i missed you so
fool me again
please don't fool me again
fool me again
you wont fool me again
frame by frame
loosing ground
frame by frame
fading out
i chase you through the subway trains
through blurred up nights and heavy rain
we're perfect friends, the perfect crime
but I won't be your alibi
In David Lemaitre's song Magnolia, the singer portrays a deep longing to connect with a person from his past. The opening lines, "I'd love to see the black and white picture that you shot last night, a painting through the painters mind, of small town girls in paradise", indicate that the singer wants to revisit a moment that he missed out on. It could be interpreted as an old photograph taken by someone they both knew, depicting a moment that the singer was not a part of. The lines "we gather rain in paper cups and spill them on the bedroom floor" seem to symbolize a carefree attitude towards life and a love for the small things in life. This carefree attitude extends to the relationship the singer has with the person he misses, as he says "we're perfect friends, and it's alright if present tense is everything you need from me". This line suggests that even though the singer longs for something more with this person, he is willing to settle for the present moment and be content with what they have.
The chorus, "fool me again, you won't fool me again", adds a layer of complexity to the song. It suggests that the singer has been wronged in the past by this person, and yet he is still drawn to them. The lines "I see you through a telescope, please don't move, don't move, you kiss me like in self defence, it's been a while, Lord I missed you so" signifies the desperation of the singer to make a connection with this person, even if it's just for a moment. The lines "frame by frame losing ground, frame by frame fading out" might signify the dissipation of the connection between the singer and the other person.
In conclusion, Magnolia is a beautiful song about longing and the complexity of human relationships. It's a song about being willing to settle for less while still having hope for something more. The chorus suggests that while the singer has been hurt in the past, he is willing to try again.
Line by Line Meaning
i'd love to see the black and white
I am curious about the black and white photo you took last night
picture that you shot last night
photo that you took last night
a painting through the painters mind
an artistic impression created by your mind
of small town girls in paradise
depicting the women in a small town living a life of bliss and happiness
we gather rain in paper cups
we collect rainwater in cups made of paper
and spill them on the bedroom floor
we accidentally spill them while we are in our room
we're perfect friends and its alright
we are very good friends and that is enough for us
if present tense is everything you need from me
if staying friends in the present moment is all that matters to you
fool me again
deceive me one more time
you wont fool me again
I am aware of your deception and you won't succeed anymore
I see you through a telescope
I observe you from a distant location through a telescope
please don't move, don't move
please stay still, don't make any movements
you kiss me like in self defence
your kiss feels like you are protecting yourself from something
its a been while lord, i missed you so
it has been a long time since we last met and I missed you
frame by frame loosing ground
slowly losing grip on reality
frame by frame fading out
gradually disappearing from sight
i chase you through the subway trains
I am running behind you through the subway trains
through blurred up nights and heavy rain
in blurry nights with intense rain, I keep following you
we're perfect friends, the perfect crime
we are inseparable and our friendship feels criminal
but I won't be your alibi
I will not cover for you or lie for you
Contributed by Jayce C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@boliviadijono2828
ONE OF THE BEST BOLIVIAN MUSIC 🇧🇴❤️💛💚
@luisgeteme
Nunca imagine que Bolivia tuviera artistas tan buenos como David Lemaitre, buen Indie saludos desde Mexico y mucho éxito
@Latinoallover625
luisgeteme
@luisgeteme
Tranquilo viejo, no tienes por que exaltarte, tus traumas déjalos en tu casa ;)
@teddyboycabrera1664
luisgeteme hay mucho talento en mi pais....Bolivia......como amo mi pais tan hermoso!.....pero México es tambien genial....un saludo!
@lucianagamarradiaz812
luisgeteme Nació en Bolivia pero se crió toda su vida en Europa y ahí se desarrolló como músico. Los bolivianos ni siquiera lo conocen xd
@cacacacacacaist
En realidad no, el recién dejó Bolivia a sus 21 años.
Y los bolivianos si lo conocemos, es más el volvio acá el 2016 para dar conciertos en su tierra natal.
@alejandracolumbaf1778
He's from Bolivia! omg well done.
@Jelena-mt3tl
totally addicted to this song 😶
@puppetken
Nice tune!