The Crow
Graeme Revell Lyrics
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Trying just to slow them down
Keep on spilling around
Saying, "Why do you hurt me?"
And if anger is my gift
The only gift I'm fit to bring
Then put me on your shelf
If it's the only gift I'm fit to give
Then put me on your shelf, I don't want to live
What's in that suitcase?
A picture and a name
Brought here from someplace
Not brought here to stay
She picks up the pieces
Puts down the phone
Yes, baby's not speaking
To her angel anymore, no
If it's the only gift I'm fit to give
Then put me on your shelf, I don't want to live
If it's the only gift I'm fit to give
Then put me on your shelf, I don't want to live
This way, this way
My love, this way, this way, my love
All of my actions are no consequence of you
My love and affection just doesn't know what to do
How can I love anyone else when I can't trust my?
The opening lines of the song, "Words keep falling from my mouth, Trying just to slow them down, Keep on spilling around, Saying, 'Why do you hurt me?'" paint a picture of someone struggling to control their emotions and the words they speak. The singer is grappling with the pain inflicted upon them, questioning why they are being hurt. This hints at feelings of betrayal or heartache, with the words flowing out uncontrollably.
The lyrics delve into the idea of anger being portrayed as a gift that the singer possesses. They express a sense of unworthiness, as if anger is the only thing they have to offer. The lines "If anger is my gift, The only gift I'm fit to bring, Then put me on your shelf, See the wind turn me" convey a feeling of resignation and a desire to be removed from the situation, to no longer be alive. The singer feels trapped in a cycle of pain and anger, unable to escape.
The mention of a suitcase containing a picture and a name alludes to carrying memories and identities from a past that was not meant to be permanent. The singer seems to be reflecting on past relationships or experiences that have shaped their current state of mind. The lines "She picks up the pieces, Puts down the phone, Yes, baby's not speaking, To her angel anymore, no" hint at a sense of loss and disconnection, possibly with a loved one or a figure of emotional support.
The repeated chorus, "If it's the only gift I'm fit to give, Then put me on your shelf, I don't want to live, This way, this way, My love, this way, this way, my love" emphasizes the singer's feeling of being stuck in a cycle of pain and self-doubt. They express a longing to break free from this cycle, to find a way to live and love without being consumed by anger and hurt. The closing lines, "All of my actions are no consequence of you, My love and affection just doesn't know what to do, How can I love anyone else when I can't trust my?" reveal a deeper vulnerability and struggle with trust and self-worth, highlighting the internal turmoil the singer is facing.
Line by Line Meaning
Words keep falling from my mouth
Expressions and thoughts are constantly escaping from me
Trying just to slow them down
Attempting to control the pace of my speech and thoughts
Keep on spilling around
Words continue to spill out without rest
Saying, 'Why do you hurt me?'
Questioning the reasons for causing pain
What's in that suitcase?
Curious about the contents of the luggage
A picture and a name
Contained within are a photograph and an identity
Brought here from someplace
Transported from a different location
Not brought here to stay
Not intended to remain permanently
All of my actions are no consequence of you
Everything I do doesn't depend on you
My love and affection just doesn't know what to do
Feelings of love and care are lost in confusion
How can I love anyone else when I can't trust my?
Struggling to love others due to lack of self-trust
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: GRAEME REVELL, GRAEME CHARLES REVELL
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