cottonmouth
Matt Van Lyrics
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But I'm warming up to you
And I'm not saying I'm in trouble
Although I'll admit
I might be a bit confused
Sometimes it
Gets a little bit hard to speak
Just got a case of cotton mouth
Sometimes it
Gets a little bit hard to breathe
As you're watching me bleed, yeah
You've got the bite of a cottonmouth
If it's something in the water
We've got some drinking up to do
Yeah I know we're good at causing problems
So I'm not surprised
I keep coming back to you
Sometimes it
Gets a little bit hard to speak
But the words will come to me, yeah
Just got a case of cotton mouth
Sometimes it
Gets a little bit hard to breathe
As you're watching me bleed, yeah
You've got the bite of a cottonmouth
Pierce my skin
Let the ritual begin
Let me out
I think I'm in love with a cottonmouth
Sometimes it
Gets a little bit hard to speak
But the words will come to me, yeah
Just got a case of cotton mouth
Sometimes it
Gets a little bit hard to breathe
As you're watching me bleed, yeah
You've got the bite of a cottonmouth
In "Cottonmouth," Matt Van sings about his feelings for someone that he is gradually warming up to. He states that he isn't in trouble, even though he admits to being a bit confused. The chorus describes how the person heβs attracted to is like a cottonmouth, causing him to have a lack of speech and breath. The repeated line βjust got a case of cotton mouthβ symbolizes how being around this individual affects him both physically and emotionally. He compares the person to a cottonmouth snake, which has a bite that can cause serious damage. Despite knowing that being around this person causes problems, he canβt stop coming back to them. The bridge of the song has the lines βPierce my skin, let the ritual begin, let me out, I think I'm in love with a cottonmouthβ which are about his willingness to be with this person even though the relationship may have negative effects.
The song is a metaphor for an unhealthy relationship that is hard to quit even though both partners know it will cause harm. The βcottonmouthβ stands in for the partner who is dangerous and toxic to the singer but still irresistible to him. The song is an exploration of the conflict that people experience in relationships that are unhealthy yet difficult to resist. The chorus of βCottonmouthβ serves as a warning signal to stay away from destructive relationships.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm not saying I'm cold-blooded
I may not be the most emotionally expressive person
But I'm warming up to you
But I am starting to feel more comfortable around you
And I'm not saying I'm in trouble
I am not implying that I am in a difficult situation
Although I'll admit
I might be a bit confused
Despite that, I must acknowledge that I am somewhat unsure of what is happening
Sometimes it
Gets a little bit hard to speak
Occasionally, the words do not come easily to me
But the words will come to me, yeah
However, I know I will eventually find a way to express myself
Just got a case of cotton mouth
I am currently experiencing a dry mouth
Sometimes it
Gets a little bit hard to breathe
At times, it becomes difficult for me to take in air
As you're watching me bleed, yeah
While you observe me struggle
You've got the bite of a cottonmouth
Your hurtful actions resemble those of a venomous snake
If it's something in the water
If there is something that affects us both
We've got some drinking up to do
We need to consume more fluid to stay hydrated
Yeah I know we're good at causing problems
I realize that our relationship may not always be positive
So I'm not surprised
I keep coming back to you
It is no wonder that I am continually drawn to you
Pierce my skin
Let the ritual begin
Hurt me to commence the familiar routine
Let me out
I think I'm in love with a cottonmouth
I am falling in love with someone who continues to inflict pain on me
Lyrics Β© DistroKid
Written by: Matthew Van
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@poptartburrito3948
I really liked the way you switched between vocal pitches in this one. It's powerful, yet vulnerable at the same time.
@timbersaw813
Thank you Direct for directing me to this wonderful artist.
@KaZe-gs2ru
Same here, man. Andromeda with Mr Fijiwiji and Tomorrow.
@KaZe-gs2ru
Extremely underrated
@NhatNguyen-le3kz
omg, another underrated song!!. Just found this this morning and have been listenning to it over and over.
@suzianthony4928
Ooh i love the melody in the chorus. Watch out for snakes!! π
@MattVanMusic
indeed, they're everywhere. π
@suzianthony4928
@@MattVanMusic π³ yeah! taking refuge in the love of Christ π thank you for always sharing your wonderful songs Matt they sound excellent in my car!! Blessings
@KaZe-gs2ru
I love this track
@PaulScald
Always perfect. Cheers, Matt!