China Doll
Maida Raine Lyrics
Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴ Line by Line Meaning ↴
Sour like democracy
She don't want your money
She needs your sympathy
She'll be your greatest lover
But she doesn't belong to you
She's unlike any other
Oh, she's your China doll
She's patient, won't be for long
She's hopeful, the time's running low
She's gone before you know
She's the alarm bell ringing
And she's your latest fix
The fat lady singing
The truth and that's some trick
Oh, she's your china doll
She's patient, won't be for long
She's hopeful, the time's running low
She'll be gone before you know
Before you know, before you know
Before you know, you know
She's sweet like honey
Sour like democracy
And she don't want your money
She needs your sympathy
The lyrics to Maida Raine's song "China Doll" tell the story of a woman who is both sweet and sour. She is in need of someone's sympathy and is willing to be their lover, but she does not belong to them. The song begins by describing her as sweet like honey and sour like democracy, which suggests that she is complex and can be difficult to understand. The line "she doesn't want your money" implies that she is not interested in material possessions, but instead desires emotional support.
As the song progresses, it becomes apparent that she is fleeting and will not be around for long. The line "she'll be gone before you know" suggests that the relationship will not last forever. However, she is also described as patient and hopeful, hinting that she is waiting for the right person to come along. The contrast between her patience and her inevitable departure creates a sense of urgency and emphasizes the fleeting nature of the relationship.
Line by Line Meaning
She's sweet like honey
She has a pleasing and attractive personality
Sour like democracy
Her behavior and attitude can be combative and divisive like the political system
She don't want your money
She's not interested in materialistic things
She needs your sympathy
She wants understanding and compassion from others
She'll be your greatest lover
She'll be passionate and affectionate with you
But she doesn't belong to you
She's independent and not possessive
She's unlike any other
She's unique and special
Oh, she's your China doll
She's fragile and delicate like a ceramic figure that needs to be handled with care
She's patient, won't be for long
She's waiting for something to change but her patience is limited
She's hopeful, the time's running low
She's optimistic but time is running out for her
She's gone before you know
She'll leave unexpectedly without giving you a chance to say goodbye
She's the alarm bell ringing
She's a warning sign that something is wrong or dangerous
And she's your latest fix
She's your temporary source of pleasure or distraction
The fat lady singing
It's the end of something and there's no turning back
The truth and that's some trick
She knows the truth and it's not easy to accept or handle
Before you know, before you know
Time passes quickly and things can change suddenly
Before you know, you know
You realize the truth and the consequences too late
Lyrics © OBO APRA/AMCOS
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind