Grinding Stone
Moses Gunn Collective Lyrics

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I thought I′d be your grinding stone
Sharpen your blade on my own
I thought I'd be your wishing bone
Rub me up when you get home

When you break
Catch yourself
Catch your breathe

Aint′ nobody else
I thought you'd know by now

Would you be my heavy load
Ill be your cocaine Romeo

I just wanna love you baby oh I
I just wanna love you baby oh I
I just wanna love you baby but I
Might have to kill you maybe

I thought I'd be your dog and bone
Sharpen your teeth on my own
I thought I′d be your wishing bone
Rub me up when you get home

When you break
Catch yourself
Catch your breathe
Aint′ nobody else
I thought you'd know by now

Would you be my heavy load
Ill be your cocaine Romeo

I just wanna love you baby oh I
I just wanna love you baby oh I

I just wanna love you baby but I
Might have to kill you maybe

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Moses Gunn Collective's song Grinding Stone are open to interpretation, but at first glance, it seems to be about being a constant source of support and motivation for someone who does not reciprocate those emotions in the same way. The singer thought they would be someone's "grinding stone" - someone who could help make them stronger and sharper. They thought they would be valued as a "wishing bone"- someone to hold onto and make wishes on. The singer is willing to be there for this person and wants to love them fully, but there is a sense of frustration and a hint of danger in the chorus.

The repeated plea of "I just wanna love you baby, but I might have to kill you maybe" suggests a sense of desperation and longing mixed with inner turmoil and resentment. These conflicting emotions could be interpreted as a reflection of unrequited love, or a power imbalance in a relationship. It's possible that the phrase "heavy load" in the chorus could be a metaphor for the burdens and responsibilities of being with this person - and the singer is willing to take it all on. The idea of being a "cocaine Romeo" adds another layer of danger and recklessness to the song, which could be interpreted as a warning or an expression of intense feelings.

Line by Line Meaning

I thought I’d be your grinding stone
I had hoped to be relied on to sharpen you and make you strong

Sharpen your blade on my own
Helping you become a better person by being your support

I thought I'd be your wishing bone
I wanted to be the one who grants your deepest desires

Rub me up when you get home
Use my love and support when you're feeling down

When you break
When you feel helpless and weak

Catch yourself
Remain strong and composed

Catch your breath
Regain your mental and physical energy

Ain't nobody else
I am the only one who can truly help you through tough times

I thought you'd know by now
I believed you would have understood my importance in your life by now

Would you be my heavy load
Will you be my burden to bear?

I'll be your cocaine Romeo
I'll be the one who provides you with a temporary escape and a distraction from reality