released "Cut the Cord," also on Aspyr.
Married Woman
Knife In The Water Lyrics
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That I can't forget
Left me lonesome, unable
To walk
We had to part
Under circumstance
To nullify a young romance
Our youth was the curse
A sheet of glass to meet your face
Collision
And the dashboard taste
A broken neck
And a broken heart
I shudder at the thought
Of my actions then
But the memory creeps back now and again
To remind me that I'm just a fool
Cut by the highway and cut by the bridge
Lord that accident hit me right where I live
One kiss from me to the doctor and nurse
Side of the highway
And feeling much worse
In the hospital chapel at first
glance
The doctor and I seemed to share the same face
Reflection upon reflection
A vision of two
The proud flesh and the old scars are
Like a book I read in a dream
So clear but so obscure
I'm leery now, I'm never certain of the path I choose
In this song, Knife in the Water tell the story of a tragic love affair that involved a married woman named Elizabeth and the singer who is referred to as a "hermaphrodite." He remembers their time together fondly but ultimately they had to part ways because of circumstances beyond their control. The lyrics suggest that their affair was perhaps considered taboo, possibly because of Elizabeth's marriage or because of the singer's gender identity.
The tragic ending to their romance is described through a metaphor of a car accident. The singer describes the feeling of being cut by the highway and bridge, which is a vivid metaphor for the emotional pain he felt after the affair ended. The accident is also a clear symbol of the destructive nature of their relationship. The singer describes the physical pain he feels in the hospital and the feeling of being a fool for getting involved with Elizabeth in the first place.
Throughout the song, the lyrics are intimate and introspective. The singer is clearly struggling with his emotions and trying to reconcile the past with the present. The line "The proud flesh and the old scars are/Like a book I read in a dream" suggests that he is haunted by his memories of their time together.
Line by Line Meaning
Married woman Elizabeth, hermaphrodite
Referring to a married woman named Elizabeth who seems to have both male and female characteristics.
That I can't forget
The singer is unable to forget this woman.
Left me lonesome, unable / To walk
The singer was left feeling lonely and heartbroken.
We had to part / Under circumstance / To nullify a young romance
The relationship ended because of some circumstance that prevented it from continuing.
Our youth was the curse / Of the hour
Being young was what led to the downfall of the relationship.
A sheet of glass to meet your face / Collision / And the dashboard taste / A broken neck / And a broken heart
The singer was involved in a car accident that resulted in injuries and emotional pain.
I shudder at the thought / Of my actions then / But the memory creeps back now and again / To remind me that I'm just a fool
The singer is filled with regret and remorse for their actions, which continue to haunt them.
Cut by the highway and cut by the bridge / Lord that accident hit me right where I live
The accident had a profound impact on the artist, affecting them in a deeply personal way.
One kiss from me to the doctor and nurse / Side of the highway / And feeling much worse / In the hospital chapel at first
The artist received medical attention after the accident and initially sought solace in religion.
Contributed by Christopher A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.