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First Aid Kit Lyrics

Let us be lovers we'll marry our fortunes together
The singer wants to be in a romantic and committed relationship where they build their future together.

I've got some real estate here in my bag
The singer owns some physical property that they carry with them, possibly symbolizing their assets and resources.

So we bought a pack of cigarettes and Mrs. Wagner's pies
The singer and their partner made a small purchase before embarking on a journey, possibly to provide sustenance and comfort on the road.

And we walked off to look for America
The artist and their partner set out to explore and discover what America has to offer, possibly implying a search for identity or purpose.

Cathy I said as we boarded a Greyhound in Pittsburgh
The artist addressed their partner, who is named Cathy, as they boarded a bus in Pittsburgh, possibly indicating a starting point in their journey.

Michigan seems like a dream to me now
The singer reminisces about their visit to Michigan, which now feels like a distant memory and possibly highlights the fleeting nature of experiences.

It took me four days to hitchhike from Saginaw
The singer took an unconventional and time-consuming mode of transportation to reach their destination, which may indicate a sense of adventure and spontaneity.

I've gone to look for America
The artist repeats their intention to seek out America and possibly suggests that they are chasing an ideal or aspiration.

Laughing on the bus playing games with the faces
The artist and their partner found enjoyment in their journey and may have interacted with the other people onboard, highlighting the social aspect of traveling.

She said the man in the gabardine suit was a spy
The partner made a comment about a man in a specific outfit, which might signify the partner's awareness and astuteness.

I said be careful his bowtie is really a camera
The singer made a humorous and sarcastic remark about the man in the gabardine suit, possibly indicating a lighthearted attitude towards unfamiliar situations.

Toss me a cigarette I think there's one in the raincoat
The artist asks their partner for a cigarette, suggesting that smoking may be a source of comfort during their journey, and that they rely on each other for small favors.

We smoked the last one an hour ago
The singer notes that they have run out of cigarettes, which may symbolize the passing of time and the depletion of resources.

So I looked at the scenery she read her magazine
The singer and their partner each engage in their own activities during the journey, yet still share the experience together.

And the moon rose over an open field
The singer observes the beauty of a natural phenomenon, possibly suggesting their appreciation for the simpler and quieter moments in life.

Cathy I'm lost I said though I knew she was sleeping
The artist's inner voice is expressed, even though their partner is asleep, indicating a sense of vulnerability and uncertainty.

I'm empty and aching and I don't know why
The artist reveals their emotional state, which is characterized by a feeling of emptiness and longing, without knowing the reason behind it.

Counting the cars on the New Jersey Turnpike
The singer engages in a mundane and monotonous activity, possibly as a way to pass the time or distract from their emotions.

They've all come to look for America
The singer reflects on the people they encounter during their journey and suggests that everyone is trying to find something in America, possibly illustrating the universal nature of human desires and aspirations.

All come to look for America
The chorus repeats the phrase, emphasizing the central theme of the song and the idea that America is a place of hope and possibility that people seek to discover.