A Story For Supper
Lydia Lyrics

This place is going dead.
The singer is acknowledging the end of something and suggesting that they should leave.

So snap our picture let's go down outside, you're so perfect in pink.
The singer wants to capture a moment before leaving and also compliments the addressee’s appearance.

Black bracelet, I could never forget so let's drink up tonight.
The singer is reminiscing about a specific memory and suggests that they should make new ones through drinking.

You say, you say it, it's running through my veins.
The artist is referencing something that was previously mentioned or discussed, which is affecting them emotionally.

Well please stay safe you're seventeen.
The artist expresses concern for the addressee’s safety, emphasizing their youth and inexperience.

Limousine will take us to meet the crowds never seen room for mistake,
The singer is promising some form of exciting transportation and adventure, with the caveat that there is no room for error.

But your best way out was her. Dresses and alcohol join.
The singer is suggesting that the addressee's escape or release came from the company of a specific individual and can only be achieved through the consumption of alcohol.

Ill bring you back to your car first. So why we cry?
The artist promises to take the addressee back to their car and wonders why they're feeling emotional about something that wasn't described.

And we will soon forget.
Despite the emotional events of the night, the artist and addressee will forget about them soon, indicating how trivial they were in the grand scheme of things.

Now were safe and so sound,
The artist confirms that they are now safe and out of harm's way.

I can hear your heartbeat she whispers in the car.
The addressee whispers a statement which is intended to bring attention to their vulnerability.

Well travel east until you see Ironwood,
The artist provides directions to a specific location which may be the next point of interest or the final destination.

Now it's understood, it's finally kicked in.
The singer confirms that the addressee has grasped some important concept after being told repeatedly or experiencing something that brought this thought to the forefront.

And as we stop by this gathering of fire at the rocks,
The singer describes a scene involving fire at a rocky location, which sounds like a social gathering.

I've forgotten all your world and here's to one more,
The singer is emotionally distancing themselves from the addressee’s world or current situation and toasting to a new one.

A story told to scare, a tale to replace words.
The artist is sharing a story that is terrifying or unsettling, which may prompt a reevaluation of our communication methods.

Of no real meaning and such awful tasteless lips.
The artist continues to reflect on how misleading and tasteless conversations can be without any real meaning or value.

Let's say we were better than our bodies were found.
The singer imagines what it would be like if they were remembered for their best characteristics rather than how their bodies were discovered.

And I saw her but, there she goes, and there she goes.
The singer watched someone leave, emphasizing the feeling of regret and missed opportunity.

Her bright face, black smile, we can't change that.
The artist is describing traits that the person they're talking about has, emphasizing the idea that those traits are unchangeable.

I never knew that a night could end so, so, so, so.
The artist is emphasizing how unexpected the end of the night was, likely referring to something that happened that they can't fully articulate.

So there we were minutes from making it.
The artist is reflecting on a time when they were close to achieving something but ultimately fell short.

Celebrate we're finally done and gone.
The singer is celebrating the fact that they've left something or someone behind and moved on.

And though this highway is all too long one more mile to the hotel.
The artist is reflecting on a long journey, but also acknowledging that they're almost at their final destination.

This music's soft and it sounds so good to me,
The singer is enjoying the soothing sounds of the music in the background.

You taste of liquor but who will care.
The singer is acknowledging the taste of alcohol in the addressee’s mouth and suggesting that no one will judge them for it.

I almost fought to the death,
The singer is referencing a time when they came close to a serious confrontation, which they survived only by a slim margin.

Yet death had come to this fight.
The artist is reflecting on how luck played a role in their survival and highlighting the inherent danger that comes with confrontations.

Look, look now let's see who,
The artist is suggesting someone or something needs to be looked at, but they don't specify what that is.

One twenty-two I softly worried not saying a word to the driver.
The singer gives a specific number or measurement, which they are worried about, while choosing not to share more information with the driver.

Just sing your favorite verse out of key,
The singer is telling the addressee to sing a song they love, even if they can't do it well.

I still think it sounds so good to me.
The artist is enjoying the moment and the song, regardless of whether it is performed well or not.

I bet you love me now, now that you've had your drinks,
The artist is reflecting on how the addressee's view of them may have changed after drinking alcohol.

It's been fun but it's always. This girl, loves fear.
The artist is acknowledging the fun they had, which is always present, before referencing the idea that the addressee enjoys fear or the appearance of danger.

This can wait I can't stay he said it's up here on the right
Someone (speaker doesn’t specify who) says they need to leave, but will direct them to a location that’s nearby or on the right.

Wait no I don't know, it's safe.
The artist is changing their mind about whether or not it is safe to stay or leave, causing some doubt.

Where did you go when. Now all I see are faces,
The singer is asking a question and then expressing how now everything they see around them are faces.

Pale to the touch close your eyes and sing, we're lost.
The singer is describing the skin color of someone and how they should close their eyes and sing, likely because they are lost.

But the car had to much force to it. And the road is so unforgiving.
The singer is describing a forceful car (which we can assume was in an accident) and how the road can be unforgiving.

Windows shatter like dust and make glass streets and something for our feet.
The artist is reflecting on the effects of the accident, which resulted in shattered glass everywhere.

But she asked can we slow down, traffic is time, so we drove and we drove and we drove.
The artist describes a person asking to slow down for traffic, but then the artist and addressee continue to drive for an extended period of time.

Cause all we lost was years, oh well, think of this think of me think that.
The singer is acknowledging the passage of time and the fact that they've lost years, but persevering by directing attention back to themselves.

And we will soon forget.
The singer reiterates the fleeting nature of everything that has happened and how they will eventually forget about it altogether.