She's a Thief
Owen Lyrics


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You put on your raincoat
'Cause it looks like it just might today
And you grab your keys
You're out the door
Before you know where you're going.

If blame, as they say, is for god and little kids
Then you're deserving of praise or a slap on the wrist
'Cause you can't help but blame yourself
For your long face

Not a day passes that you don't fold your hands
And ask St. Francis to find the lust for life
That you lost when she left
With your tongue and your last breath
She's a thief with an eye for nice things

Not a day passes that you don't close your eyes
And ask St. Francis to find the love of your life
That you lost when she left
You dumb fuck, your life's a mess
Without her to tell you what to say
Or when to breathe




Or what you'll need
Or where you're going.

Overall Meaning

The opening lines of "She's a Thief" by Owen paint a picture of someone dealing with a difficult situation, possibly a breakup. The raincoat and keys suggest leaving the house, but it's unsure where the person is headed. The lyrics quickly move into a state of self-blame and questioning, as the person wonders if they deserve praise or punishment for their present situation. The singer feels powerless, lacking in the "lust for life" that they once held when their partner was around. The phrase "she's a thief with an eye for nice things" is used to describe the ex-partner, who is characterized as taking what they wanted and leaving the singer feeling empty and lost. The song ends with a harsh criticism of the singer, who is seen as incapable of managing their life without the guidance of their ex.


Line by Line Meaning

You put on your raincoat
You prepare yourself for the rain, both literally and metaphorically


'Cause it looks like it just might today
There's a chance of difficult times ahead


And you grab your keys
You are ready to leave and face the challenges ahead


You're out the door
You take action and face your problems head-on


Before you know where you're going
You're unsure of what the future holds, but you're determined to keep moving forward


If blame, as they say, is for god and little kids
Blame is a childish and ineffective way to deal with problems


Then you're deserving of praise or a slap on the wrist
You understand the value of taking responsibility for your actions


'Cause you can't help but blame yourself
You take responsibility for your mistakes and shortcomings


For your long face
Your emotions weigh heavily on you, affecting your mood and outlook on life


Not a day passes that you don't fold your hands
You pray for guidance and strength to overcome your struggles


And ask St. Francis to find the lust for life
You seek motivation and the desire to live life to its fullest


That you lost when she left
Your ex-partner's departure left you feeling empty and unmotivated


With your tongue and your last breath
She took your words and your life away with her


She's a thief with an eye for nice things
She took more than just your belongings, she also stole your happiness and motivation


Not a day passes that you don't close your eyes
You pray for love and companionship


And ask St. Francis to find the love of your life
You seek a romantic partner who will love and support you


That you lost when she left
Your ex-partner was the love of your life, and her departure left you feeling lost and alone


You dumb fuck, your life's a mess
You criticize yourself and feel like a failure


Without her to tell you what to say
You relied on her for guidance and direction


Or when to breathe
You feel lost and overwhelmed without her presence in your life


Or what you'll need
You struggle to make decisions and prioritize your needs without her input


Or where you're going
You feel directionless without her influence in your life




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Written by: MICHAEL KINSELLA

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Comments from YouTube:

Charlie's Skywatch

Been an Owen fan for many years and this is one of my favorite song's. He's an excellent song writer/musician.

jason joyce

His lyrics have always been so perfect.

Jeff Zukowski

I'm finally able to digest/process this song. It's about a watch blaming itself about time.

Broternity

God damn. This song is too good to be real, I swear.

Siddharth Singh

His songs sound like it's raining outside on a wintery evening.

guiaz420

This song talks about me, it is the only song that have made me cry, i love it in a rare way.

Connor Flynn

Hoping you found the love in your life after all these years, friend.

SeanAmazingful

Why does this have no comments after 2 years? OWEN <3

daniel

It just might today.

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