Lovers Do
Jim Guthrie Lyrics
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You own your blues
Like lovers do
Once more
This is what hope is for
And all the lovers that came
Before
I'll know
I'll know
I'll know
That what I'll give
Is easy to take
Like bullets from a gun
Like things behind the sun
Makes me proud
I won't have to
Hurt so loud
An empty hotel
Silent and dark
And then my heart sparks
Won't be a guest and
Get undressed
Like lovers do
Wane
Down lover's lane
Make a right on lovers shame
And hold on
Hold
Hold on
Cause then a long time comes
And a long time goes
And the night grows
Cause what I'll give
Is easy to take
Like bullets from a gun
Like things behind the sun
Like wine from a drunk
Like food from bodies shrunk
Makes me proud
I won't have to
Hurt so loud
An empty hotel
Silent and dark
And then my heart sparks
Won't be a guest and
Get undressed
Like lovers do
I'm empty you said
Like you were naming
An ocean
Shipwrecked soul
Causing a commotion
And staring at the seams
With eyes like laser beams
You got up and floated
Into the kitchen
The lyrics of Jim Guthrie's song, 'Lovers Do,' is a contemplation about love and the pride that comes with being capable of loving easily. The song's message is delivered through a series of metaphors such as "like bullets from a gun," "things behind the sun," "wine from a drunk," and "food from bodies shrunk." These metaphors indicate the ease of giving, which the singer is so proud of. Jim realizes that love is not easy for everyone, and he acknowledges the anguish that some people feel, which is represented by the blues. He highlights that lovers have to own their blues and embrace it fully, like a part of themselves, to be able to love completely.
The singer contemplates the timelessness of love and acknowledges all the lovers that have come before him. He knows that giving love is easy, but it takes courage to hold onto it through time, which is why he urges for holding on. The lyrics also portray Jim's fear of getting hurt, like a guest in an empty hotel, which is silent and dark. When his heart sparks for someone, he won't be like a guest and get undressed like lovers do. He will be proud of himself for being able to love so quickly and fearlessly.
Line by Line Meaning
Choose
Make a decision
You own your blues
You are in control of your own sadness
Like lovers do
In the manner of people in love
Once more
One more time
This is what hope is for
The reason for having hope
And all the lovers that came
All the people who were once in love
Before
In the past
I'll know
I will understand
That what I'll give
What I offer
Is easy to take
Can be received without difficulty
Like bullets from a gun
Like things that are shot out forcefully
Like things behind the sun
Like things that are hidden or out of sight
Makes me proud
Gives me a feeling of satisfaction
I won't have to
I will not need to
Hurt so loud
Have such a great amount of pain
An empty hotel
A hotel with no guests
Silent and dark
Quiet and without light
And then my heart sparks
My heart feels joy
Won't be a guest and
I will not be a visitor
Get undressed
Take off my clothes
Wane
Disappear
Down lover's lane
Along the path of love
Make a right on lovers shame
Turn onto the road of love's disappointments
And hold on
Do not let go
Hold
Continue to hold
Hold on
Continue to not let go
Cause then a long time comes
A significant amount of time passes
And a long time goes
A significant amount of time passes
And the night grows
The darkness becomes more intense
Like wine from a drunk
Like something that someone inebriated would give away
Like food from bodies shrunk
Like the act of an emaciated person giving up their food
I'm empty you said
You said that you feel hollow
Like you were naming
As if you were identifying something
An ocean
A vast body of saltwater
Shipwrecked soul
A person whose inner being has been destroyed
Causing a commotion
Stirring up chaos
And staring at the seams
Looking intently at the lines or folds
With eyes like laser beams
With an intense gaze
You got up and floated
You stood up and seemed to float away
Into the kitchen
Towards the area of the house where food is prepared
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Bee Lee
I'm so happy to finally see some footage of this song played live! Wish it could have gone on a little longer to my favorite part of the song. Great stuff anyways!
Rafael Heffer Cavaletti
Me too! I love the strings near the ending
Jonathan NgCheongTon
It is a Shame that this is one of the only Videos of the "Classic Line-Up", I had the pleasure of seeing you and the Sea Snakes live. I am surprised that a video is not floating around somewhere, but thank you for the music you have been creating, it is always nice to hear you doing new and interesting things.
mifejosef
your a boss Jim!
Kill Bill
is jim alive making music?
Иван Иванов
Nice
Иван Иванов
Nice
graham sullivan
...with eyes like laser beams cx
Czarli Dablju
Come to Szczecin, Poland
Kevin Mitchell
hey, i'm the thousandth viewer, wheres ma prize??