Love
Dawg-e-slaughter Lyrics
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I kept a secret and called it my friend
Touching your arm at the tow path's end
Sinkin' my teeth in your stem
Will you stitch up my good times, cerulean thread?
Paint me a likeness in firehouse red
Pour out your oils at the foot of my bed
Trace down the wires in my head
Dreamed a good dream where I drank from your jug
Archin' your back on the cowhide rug
Jar full of displaced lightning bugs
Lit up the crossbeams above
I picked up your guitar and put on your wings
Plugged in your Plexi and tuned up your strings
Kissed off my nightmares and childish things
Drew wide my mouth to sing
Now here's my summertime boy
On the street by the beach
I know sooner or later he'll slip out to sea
But oh my God
How he rolls down the window to wave "Hi" to me
The song Love by Dawg-e-slaughter is a beautiful expression of falling in love and experiencing all the joys and emotions that come with it. The opening line, "I fell in love for the first time again," suggests that the singer has rediscovered the feeling of falling in love, which perhaps they thought they had lost. This realization is accompanied by a sense of secrecy and intimacy, as the singer keeps their feelings to themselves and refers to them as their "friend."
The next few lines evoke a sense of physical closeness with the person they love, as the singer describes touching their arm and sinking their teeth into their "stem." The use of vivid imagery, such as "cerulean thread" and "firehouse red," adds to the romantic and passionate tone of the lyrics. The lines "Pour out your oils at the foot of my bed / Trace down the wires in my head" suggest a desire to connect on a deeper level, both physically and emotionally.
The second verse of the song takes on a dreamlike quality, with the singer describing a good dream where they drink from their lover's jug and lay on a cowhide rug together. The image of the jar of displaced lightning bugs lighting up the crossbeams above adds to the dreamy atmosphere of the lyrics. The line "Picked up your guitar and put on your wings" suggests that the singer is inspired by their lover and wants to emulate them in some way.
The final verse introduces a new character, the "summertime boy," who the singer knows will eventually leave them. Despite this, they still appreciate the small moments they share together, such as when he rolls down the window to wave "hi." The song ends on a bittersweet note, capturing the fleeting nature of love and the importance of cherishing the moments we have.
Line by Line Meaning
I fell in love for the first time again
I experienced a feeling of falling in love like it was the first time, all over again.
I kept a secret and called it my friend
I kept my feelings of love towards someone a secret and pretended it was just a normal friendship.
Touching your arm at the tow path's end
At the end of the tow path, I touched your arm, expressing my love and affection.
Sinkin' my teeth in your stem
I am deeply invested and committed to this relationship, and I won't let go so easily.
Will you stitch up my good times, cerulean thread?
Will you help me repair and fix the good times in this relationship, like threading cerulean thread through a needle?
Paint me a likeness in firehouse red
Create a vivid and passionate representation of our love, as if painted in firehouse red.
Pour out your oils at the foot of my bed
Express your love and passion for me in a heartfelt and meaningful way, like pouring oils at the foot of my bed.
Trace down the wires in my head
Understand and explore the depths of my emotions and feelings towards you by tracing down the complex wires of my thoughts.
Dreamed a good dream where I drank from your jug
I had a pleasant dream where I was nourished and fulfilled by your love, like drinking from your jug.
Archin' your back on the cowhide rug
We shared a moment of intense and passionate love, captured by the image of you arching your back on the cowhide rug.
Jar full of displaced lightning bugs
A jar full of lightning bugs symbolizes the beauty and wonder of our love, even if it may be restless and fleeting at times.
Lit up the crossbeams above
Our love radiates and illuminates everything around us, bringing light and warmth to our lives.
I picked up your guitar and put on your wings
I am inspired by your love and passion, as if I picked up your guitar and put on your wings to soar higher.
Plugged in your Plexi and tuned up your strings
I am energized and invigorated by our love, like plugging in a Plexi amp and tuning up the guitar strings for a rock show.
Kissed off my nightmares and childish things
Our love helps me leave behind my fears and worries, like kissing off my nightmares and childish things.
Drew wide my mouth to sing
I am filled with joy and happiness from our love, as if I am drawing wide my mouth to sing a song of love and devotion.
Now here's my summertime boy
The one I love is my summertime boy, bringing warmth, light, and joy to my life.
On the street by the beach
We share moments of love and happiness on the street by the beach, where the beauty of nature reflects the beauty of our love.
I know sooner or later he'll slip out to sea
I am aware that our love may not last forever, and that my summertime boy will eventually leave me.
But oh my God
Despite this realization, I am filled with awe and gratitude for the love and happiness we share in the present moment.
How he rolls down the window to wave "Hi" to me
Even in the simplest gestures, like rolling down the window to wave hi to me, my summertime boy expresses his love and affection for me.
Lyrics © TERRORBIRD PUBLISHING LLC
Written by: Jacob Ewald
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@Siggy_33
When i hear these music/songs, my pores raise and tears flow from my eyes due to the fact that i miss the way sweet T&T used to be.. the love, the harmony, the non-racist individuals.. a time where we use jump in parties together and is a love.. regardless of what.. i love my country 🇹🇹🇹🇹
@mackadamien7
i aint goin lie trini got the best carnivals through out the west indies..but big up vincy lucia and all d islands still..blessssssss!!!
@pollywagg1
i love this song i will always remember this song cause i won a aurobics and this song was playing big ups
@NicholasJHope
My favorite from him!!💯💯
@ToxicDisorder
love this song so much <3 big up to the Caribbean!
@reanna2cute
soca in meh veins. trini soca sweet. but big up 2 all da rest of da islands.. we untie as one !!big up Jamaica and st.Lucia
@rickchop3887
2015 and still love this song
@sojazz802
Soca In blood 😩
@AussieSocaFanatic
i am brand new to soca music. but i would have to say that this song here is the best to get any one started on soca. and i would like to say soca music is the best music to get down to and just spread love no hate like rap music dose
@hottstepper365247
can't wait to go home father! dye cant touch trini at all home is home