Eastwick
Julia Jacklin Lyrics

it might make for good tv
The situation might be dramatic and entertaining to watch on television.

the grieving process, for all to see
The experience of mourning and loss can be witnessed and observed by others.

but i don't want my fathers ashes
The singer does not wish to have the remains of her deceased father distributed in an undesirable manner.

scattered over strangers couches
The artist prefers that her father's ashes not be dispersed carelessly and end up in unfamiliar places.

and it might make for a fun night in if i
The idea of engaging in certain activities can be appealing on occasion.

wore a dress and slept with him
The singer is contemplating and considering engaging in sexual activities with someone while dressed a certain way.

but i really hate showing my legs
The singer dislikes revealing certain parts of her body, even when the weather is warm and inviting.

even when the sydney summer begs me
Despite the pleas of the warm weather, the artist does not wish to show her legs.

come on now, your roots are showing
Someone is pointing out that the artist's hair is growing out and it is time to touch up the color.

unlike hands, your hair keeps growing
Hair continues to grow, unlike many other parts of the body that cease to do so once fully developed.

oh now love, you could keep on dying
Despite the passage of time, the singer believes that an individual can maintain a sense of romance and passion.

i think the truth is more age defying
The idea of honesty and transparency can truly transcend and withstand the effects of aging.

and in the day, when it turned dark
At a particular moment during the day, the light shifted and it became nightfall.

we were just two shelves apart
The singer and another person were situated in a room or space and were only separated by a physical object, such as a shelf.

when we realized
At some point, an awareness or understanding emerged.

it's not right
A situation or circumstance is not correct or appropriate.

you are not in a garden
The current environment is not one in which the artist can find refuge or serenity, as opposed to a garden setting.

you are in a store
The singer is situated in a commercial establishment for retail purposes.

a single stemmed rose reaching
A flower with a single stem is reaching out towards something beyond its immediate surroundings.

out for more
The flower seeks something beyond its present state or circumstances.

did it come as a great shock
Was the surprise or unexpected result particularly significant for the artist?

when your third love said hey you're not
At some point, the third love interest of the artist made a statement or observation regarding their relationship.

going to get his heart to beat by
The singer is questioning whether certain actions will truly change or improve someone's feelings or emotions.

laying offerings at his feet
The idea of gift-giving in order to win someone's heart or affection is being called into question.

and in the day when it turned dark
As the sun began to set and daylight disappeared, a new environment emerged.

we were two cages apart
The singer and another individual were separated by two distinct and defined boundaries, like cages.

you are not in the wild
The current surroundings or circumstances are not reflective of a natural or untamed environment.

you are in a pen
The individual is situated in a confined and restricted space or area.

a forgotten sow wondering when
The artist is comparing herself to a female pig who has been abandoned or neglected, and who is questioning when she will be able to run free.

you can
The singer is questioning when she will be able to experience the sense of freedom she is longing for.

run
To move quickly and freely, without constraints or boundaries.