Tuesday Night
Hersh Kristin Lyrics

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When you sleep you tell me off
I told you once before
I can't resist you
When You sleep I build you up
I make you king of here
I can't resist you
I can't wait
I'll suck down another water while I wait

I watch the clock glow blue
And think of you
I can't wait

The moon shines through my dress
And through my glass
I promise not to drink until you're home
I can't wait

The moon pales even when it thinks
it holds the face of the clock

I watch for you while I wait
I can't wait

Overall Meaning

In "Tuesday Night," Kristin Hersh sings about her lover, who she adores despite his faults. She has difficulty sleeping whenever he's not there, but even when he is there, he's aggressive and mean to her. However, despite his behavior, she still builds him up in her mind and makes him the king of her world when he sleeps. She's waiting up for him, and in the meantime, she's watching the clock and drinking water, and she can't wait for him to come home.

The moon imagery throughout the song is a metaphor for the passing of time. The moon is constantly moving, just like time, and it serves as a reminder that time is ticking away while she waits for her lover. She promises not to drink until he's home, indicating that she doesn't want him to see her as anything other than perfect when he arrives, and she's watching for him while she waits. The song captures the feeling of longing and anticipation that comes with waiting for someone you love, even when they're not always loving in return.

Line by Line Meaning

When you sleep you tell me off
You are unpleasant to me when you are sleeping

I told you once before
I have communicated this issue to you previously

I can't resist you
I am drawn to you despite the negative aspects of our relationship

When You sleep I build you up
I idolize you while you are sleeping

I make you king of here
I elevate you to a position of authority

I can't wait
I am eagerly anticipating your arrival

I'll suck down another water while I wait
I will occupy myself while waiting for you

I watch the clock glow blue
I keep an eye on the time

And think of you
I am preoccupied with thoughts of you

The moon shines through my dress
The moonlight illuminates my attire

And through my glass
And through my drinking vessel