Grace
Lloyd Cole The Commotions Lyrics
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Jesse honey is it hard to take
Does it feel so bad to be 28 you were 23
And you could do anything now you open your mouth
And spit the gutter out
I was walking down by the river thames
I decided that I should throw me in
Because you broke my heart and you made me weep
Still once you were an angel
Did nobody tell you Jesse honey oh you look so pale
And old and so very ill at ease these days
So you tell yourself that you'll never win
And you drown your sins in amphetamine
Do you weary so of that bitter taste
So you spit in my face just to keep you entertained
Still I can only love you I have no option but to
Is hard to take is it is it hard to swallow
Is it is it hard to take from grace
Once you were an angel
Did nobody tell you Jesse honey is it hard to take
Does it feel so bad to be 28 you were 23
And you could do anything
Now you open your mouth and you spit the gutter out
Out in the summer rain
You will begin again
Out in the summer rain
We will begin again
The lyrics to "Grace" by Lloyd Cole and The Commotions is a contemplation on a formerly angelic person who has fallen from grace. "Once you were an angel, but now you open your mouth and spit the gutter out," paints a picture of someone who once had a pure and innocent spirit but has become jaded and bitter. The singer Jesse is questioned about his loss of innocence and how difficult it is for him to accept the consequences of his actions. The singer also reveals how Jesse's actions have hurt him, breaking his heart and leaving him in anguish. However, despite it all, the singer admits he can only love this fallen angel.
The song's central theme of falling from grace is explored through vivid imagery that paints a tragic picture of a person's downfall. It highlights the agony of the loss of innocence and the pain it brings about. It also explores the idea of redemption, where the singer hints at the possibility of starting again amidst the rain, as they hope to return to the form they once had before the fall.
Line by Line Meaning
Once you were an angel
You were once pure and innocent
Jesse honey is it hard to take
Jesse, is it difficult to accept the reality?
Does it feel so bad to be 28 you were 23
Is being 28 worse than being 23?
And you could do anything now you open your mouth
You had the potential to do anything, but now all you do is talk
And spit the gutter out
You speak harshly and without care
I was walking down by the river thames
I was taking a walk by the River Thames
I decided that I should throw me in
I felt so low that I considered ending my life
Because you broke my heart and you made me weep
You hurt me deeply and made me cry
In the name of your sensitivity
You hurt me under the guise of being caring and sensitive
Still once you were an angel
Despite everything, you were still once pure and innocent
Did nobody tell you Jesse honey oh you look so pale
Did nobody mention that you look sickly, Jesse dear?
And old and so very ill at ease these days
You seem older and uncomfortable with yourself lately
So you tell yourself that you'll never win
You convince yourself that you'll never succeed
And you drown your sins in amphetamine
You mask your problems with drugs
Do you weary so of that bitter taste
Are you tired of the unpleasantness?
So you spit in my face just to keep you entertained
You take pleasure in hurting me
Still I can only love you I have no option but to
Despite everything, I can only love you because I have no choice
Is hard to take is it is it hard to swallow
Is it difficult to accept?
Is it is it hard to take from grace
Is it difficult to accept forgiveness or kindness?
Out in the summer rain
Under the warm rain
You will begin again
You will have a fresh start
Out in the summer rain
Under the warm rain
We will begin again
We will have a fresh start together
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Written by: LLOYD COLE
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