Taste
Forth Wanderers Lyrics
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He likes my taste
But I bite his tongue
You know, just in case
He starts to fall in love
I can't stand his face
But I like his feel
He thinks I'm the real deal
One cigarette
Before he parts, I watch him go
Tugs on my heart
The smell of wood when I breathe him in
Doesn't know where I've been
Oh it's on my skin
Not a trace of guilt
Not a glimpse of regret
I'll sit still and hold my breath
Starts to bleed all down his lip
Starts to weep as I tighten my grip
Oh, he likes my taste
He thinks I'm the real deal
The lyrics to "Taste" by Forth Wanderers contain a complex web of conflicting emotions and desires. The song is about a woman who is involved in a physical relationship with a man that she doesn't necessarily like or respect, but whom she finds attractive and appealing in some ways. The opening lines, "He says he likes my taste, but I bite his tongue, you know, just in case" suggest a degree of violence or aggression in their interactions, as well as a sense of caution on the woman's part.
Despite her dislike of the man's face and personality, the woman becomes involved with him on a physical level because she enjoys his physical presence and the way he feels. The line "I'm all over the place, he thinks I'm the real deal" suggests that the woman is conflicted and unsure of herself, but that the man is enamored with her nonetheless. The song also includes references to smoking and the scent of wood, which could be interpreted as metaphors for addiction or obsession, as well as a sense of closeness or intimacy.
The final lines of the song, "Starts to bleed all down his lip, starts to weep as I tighten my grip / Oh, he likes my taste, he thinks I'm the real deal" suggest that the woman may have a sadistic or dominant streak, and that the man is in some sense a willing victim. Overall, the lyrics to "Taste" are poetic and ambiguous, inviting multiple interpretations and leaving the listener to puzzle out the true nature of the relationship between the two characters.
Line by Line Meaning
He says
He speaks
He likes my taste
He appreciates my personality
But I bite his tongue
I act defensively to make sure he doesn't take advantage of me
You know, just in case
As a precautionary measure
He starts to fall in love
He begins to develop strong feelings of affection
I can't stand his face
I dislike his appearance
But I like his feel
I am attracted to his touch and presence
I'm all over the place
I can't make up my mind
He thinks I'm the real deal
He believes I am genuine
One cigarette
A single cigarette
Before he parts, I watch him go
Before he leaves, I observe him departing
Tugs on my heart
It emotionally affects me
The smell of wood when I breathe him in
I enjoy his scent
Doesn't know where I've been
He is unaware of my past experiences
Oh it's on my skin
It has left a mark on me
Not a trace of guilt
I don't feel remorseful
Not a glimpse of regret
I don't feel sorrowful
I'll sit still and hold my breath
I'll remain quiet and composed
Starts to bleed all down his lip
His mouth begins to bleed
Starts to weep as I tighten my grip
He cries as I hold him tightly
Oh, he likes my taste
He enjoys being with me
He thinks I'm the real deal
He believes I am genuine
Contributed by Peyton W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@ilikematches2
He says
He likes my taste
But I bite his tongue
You know, just in case
He starts to fall in love
I can't stand his face
But I like his feel
I'm all over the place
He thinks I'm the real deal
One cigarette
Before he parts, I watch him go
Tugs on my heart
The smell of wood when I breathe him in
Doesn't know where I've been
Oh, it's on my skin
Not a trace of guilt
Not a glimpse of regret
I'll sit still and hold my breath
Starts to bleed all down his lip
Starts to weep as I tighten my grip
Oh, he likes my taste
He thinks I'm the real deal
@maariya_
can't describe how much i love this song, it's so beautiful
@wydmanik6408
RESPECT
@nat6757
they're such a rad band damn i love them sm
@zabelconnor
1:50 Ava sneaks an appearance.
@Figs3
Probably one of my favorite songs from the album.
@sabgha
Minor chord gives me the chills honestly.
@marcoalaridwhite1315
it's an interval, the second one that sounds more dissonant is a sharp 4 interval.
@jamesboltz
Blah blah blah
@khris369
And the progression change that comes at the chorus, is... so simple,... yet complex. Sequential to the composition catering the listener to sympathize with the action of a cheater.
@ilikematches2
He says
He likes my taste
But I bite his tongue
You know, just in case
He starts to fall in love
I can't stand his face
But I like his feel
I'm all over the place
He thinks I'm the real deal
One cigarette
Before he parts, I watch him go
Tugs on my heart
The smell of wood when I breathe him in
Doesn't know where I've been
Oh, it's on my skin
Not a trace of guilt
Not a glimpse of regret
I'll sit still and hold my breath
Starts to bleed all down his lip
Starts to weep as I tighten my grip
Oh, he likes my taste
He thinks I'm the real deal