Favorite
Jon Rauhouse & Neko Case Lyrics
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I thought you were golden
I thought you were wise
Caught you returning
To the house you caught fire
But I know that I was your favorite
And I said amen
And I at your side
But I never felt sorry
For those shimmering lies
When I laid down and cried
I was faking
And I said amen
Last night I dream't
That I hit a deer with my car
Blood from his heart
Spilled out onto my dress and was warm
He begged me to follow
But legions of sorrow defied me
Oh, lie
I thought you were golden
I thought you were wise
When I caught you returning
To the house you caught fire
But I know that I'm your favorite
And I said amen
Oh, favorite
And I said amen
The lyrics of Jon Rauhouse & Neko Case's song Favorite tell a story of betrayal and broken trust in a relationship. The first verse paints a picture of a person who trusted their partner blindly, thinking they were wise and golden. However, they catch the partner returning to the house where they set fire, revealing the betrayal. Despite this, the person can't let go of the notion that they were the partner's favorite, showing a deep need for validation.
The second verse continues the theme of lost trust, with the person considering their own role in the relationship. They acknowledge that they were never sorry for the partner's lies, and even when they cried, it was only a façade. The dream sequence in the middle of the song adds a layer of confusion and surrealism, highlighting the emotional turmoil of the person. The dream features a vulnerable animal begging for help, but the person is unable to follow because of their own pain and the armies of grief surrounding them.
Overall, the song Favorite explores the complexities of human relationships and the fragility of trust. It speaks to the pain of betrayal and the desire for validation and acceptance, even in the face of clear evidence to the contrary.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh, lie
Referring to the false promises and assurances given by someone.
I thought you were golden
I believed that you were perfect and trustworthy.
I thought you were wise
I thought you were having good judgment and able to make sensible decisions.
Caught you returning
I discovered you coming back to the same place you left from.
To the house you caught fire
Referring to a place or relationship that was once important, but no longer exists in the same way or has been destroyed.
But I know that I was your favorite
I was aware that despite everything, I held a special place in your heart.
And I said amen
I acknowledge and accept the situation for what it is.
Wise, found favorin' heaven
The person who was thought to be wise or enlightened is now facing consequences that they didn't expect.
And I at your side
It implies that the person was always there for the other one even when they were falling apart.
But I never felt sorry
I didn't regret my past actions because they were made with good intentions.
For those shimmering lies
Those lies which looked attractive and caught people's attention; it was difficult to see them for what they were.
When I laid down and cried
The moment when I was forced to confront and accept the difficult truth.
I was faking
I wasn't as strong or confident as I appeared to be on the outside.
Last night I dream't
Referring to a dream which was so vivid that it feels like a real experience.
That I hit a deer with my car
In this context, the deer symbolizes something helpless or innocent which has been harmed.
Blood from his heart
The blood symbolizes the pain and suffering caused by the actions taken.
Spilled out onto my dress and was warm
The warmth of the blood represents the guilt and responsibility which can't be ignored or avoided.
He begged me to follow
It implies that the thing which was harmed, wants to be helped and saved.
But legions of sorrow defied me
Referring to the overwhelming sadness and pain which makes it difficult to act or move forward.
Oh, favorite
Referring to that person who is impossible to forget despite everything that has happened.
And I said amen
Referring to the fact that despite everything, there is still a sense of acceptance and closure.
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Neko Case
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