Cristobal Risquez
Devendra Banhart Lyrics


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All of the sweet things
That you say to me
Tonight I love you
And tomorrow we'll see

It ain't the end of the world
But it ain't the start of a new one
It ain't a hard card to play
When from the get-go you won

We're full of action
Un-acted upon
We are I just don't know
How to do this full on

Still it ain't the end of the world
But it ain't the start of a new one
I'm no Lincoln Zapatone
Just want keep I can't own

It's no good, it's no good, it's no good
I don't understand and that's well understood

I see an actor
Chase around my baby
All of the sweet, sweet things
That you never save me

Still it ain't the end of the world
But it ain't the start of a new one




We get the news bit by bit
But not the whole of it

Overall Meaning

In the song Cristobal Risquez by Devendra Banhart, the singer is expressing confusion and uncertainty in a relationship. He acknowledges the sweet things his partner says to him and their love for each other, yet he is unsure of what the future holds. The lyrics "tonight I love you, and tomorrow we'll see" reflect his uncertain outlook. The singer acknowledges that it's not the end of the world, but it's not the start of a new one either. He seems to be struggling with taking action in the relationship, despite being full of ambition. He acknowledges that he doesn't know how to go full on with his partner.


The verse "I'm no Lincoln Zapatone, just want keep I can't own" is a reference to Lincoln Zapata, a Cuban political activist who fought for agricultural land reform. The singer seems to be comparing himself to Zapata in their shared desire to fight for what they want, while also acknowledging his limitations. He recognizes that he can't control everything and just wants to hold onto what he can.


The song also touches upon jealousy, with the singer seeing an actor chasing around his partner and feeling like he's not being saved from the sweet things that his partner is not telling him. The song ends with the lyrics "We get the news bit by bit, but not the whole of it," expressing a sense of incomplete understanding and the need for more communication in the relationship.


Line by Line Meaning

All of the sweet things
The pleasant words and gestures that you use to express affection towards me


That you say to me
The things you have expressed verbally


Tonight I love you
I feel affectionate towards you at this moment


And tomorrow we'll see
I am unsure about our future together, I remain optimistic but cautious


It ain't the end of the world
Although things may seem difficult, they are not as serious as they may appear


But it ain't the start of a new one
Although things are not ideal, they are not entirely hopeless either


It ain't a hard card to play
The situation I am in is not very challenging and can easily be resolved


When from the get-go you won
The situation was favorable from the beginning and therefore easily won


We're full of action
We have the potential for great activity and passion


Un-acted upon
Despite our potential, we have not taken any significant action


We are I just don't know
Our situation is complicated and unclear


How to do this full on
We are unsure about how to approach this situation with complete commitment


I'm no Lincoln Zapatone
I am not a great leader or revolutionary figure


Just want keep I can't own
I desire to maintain something that I cannot fully possess or control


It's no good, it's no good, it's no good
The situation is not ideal and will not improve anytime soon


I don't understand and that's well understood
I am confused by the situation and it is a common sentiment


I see an actor
I observe a person who is not genuine or sincere


Chase around my baby
That person is actively pursuing my love interest


All of the sweet, sweet things
The positive qualities that my love interest has


That you never save me
Despite my feelings, my love interest does not return them and does not spare my heartache


We get the news bit by bit
We learn about the situation gradually, piece by piece


But not the whole of it
We do not yet have a complete understanding of the situation




Lyrics © Wixen Music Publishing, DOMINO PUBLISHING COMPANY, BMG Rights Management
Written by: DEVENDRA BANHART

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