The Sad Waltzes of Pietro Crespi
Owen Lyrics


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Could you love someone enough
After all you've had and you've lost?
It's a simple question
I'm only asking 'cause I don't want to die alone

could you love someone completely?
And yes, by "someone" I mean me
Spoiled sick like milk you let sit too long
It's a simple question
As I lie awake waiting for you to lay beside me
I can almost hear the sad waltzes of Pietro Crespi

could you love someone who does whatever he wants to do
Whenever I want to?




It's a simple question
I'm only asking 'cause I don't want to die alone

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of The Sad Waltzes of Pietro Crespi by Owen depict a character who is seeking love and companionship. The song starts with a question - "Could you love someone enough after all you've had and you've lost?" The character wonders if someone could still have love and affection for them despite all the hardships they've faced in life. The singer then asks another question - "Could you love someone completely?" - and clarifies that by "someone," they mean themselves. The lyrics continue with the singer comparing themselves to spoiled milk and admitting they don't want to die alone.


Throughout the song, the tone remains melancholic and vulnerable. The final question "could you love someone who does whatever he wants to do whenever I want to?" shows the singer's insecurity and desire for someone to accept them for who they are. The haunting line "I can almost hear the sad waltzes of Pietro Crespi" suggests that the singer is alone and sad, with only their thoughts and old music to keep them company.


Line by Line Meaning

Could you love someone enough
Asking if someone is capable of loving someone fully


After all you've had and you've lost?
Wondering if someone can still love after experiencing loss


It's a simple question
Acknowledging the straightforwardness of the inquiry


I'm only asking 'cause I don't want to die alone
Explaining the reason behind the question


Could you love someone completely?
Reiterating the question with more detail


And yes, by "someone" I mean me
Clarifying who the question refers to


Spoiled sick like milk you let sit too long
Metaphorically describing oneself as undesirable


It's a simple question
Repeating the simplicity of the question


As I lie awake waiting for you to lay beside me
Giving context for asking the question


I can almost hear the sad waltzes of Pietro Crespi
Eliciting a melancholic tone to emphasize loneliness


could you love someone who does whatever he wants to do
Asking if someone can love someone regardless of their actions


Whenever I want to?
Emphasizing personal freedom and autonomy


I'm only asking 'cause I don't want to die alone
Repeating the motivation behind the question




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Written by: MICHAEL KINSELLA

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Could you love someone enough
After all you've had and you've lost?
It's a simple question
I'm only asking 'cause I don't want to die alone

could you love someone completely?
And yes, by someone I mean me
Spoiled sick like milk you let sit too long
It's a simple question
As I lie awake waiting for you to lay beside me
I can almost hear the sad waltzes of Pietro Crespi

could you love someone who does whatever he wants to do
Whenever I want to?
It's a simple question
I'm only asking 'cause I don't want to die alone



All comments from YouTube:

Ultimate Raptor Of Greatness and Fertility

I tried to play this on my electric acoustic while at a gig and it just became The Sad Buzzing Of Piezo Pickups

Constant Climb

Ultimate Raptor Of Greatness and Fertility underrated comment

Ben Connor

Ultimate Raptor Of Greatness and Fertility hahaha bless you

Daniel Buhr

Great comment, next time just mic the guitar for better results. Most piezo sounds terrible. Haven't used mine in years and the low notes make it rattle a little it's so annoying. Tip for starting musicians looking to gig: buy the nicer guitar without the electronics and just mic it at shows.

versnellingspookie

@Daniel Buhr thats what i did! Yamaha FG700S gang for life bro

jaed005

"Cien años de soledad" es mi novela favorita, esta canción describe perfectamente el amor en solitario de la obra

Bryan Ino

Can't believe this was made 12 years ago and I am just now hearing this masterpiece

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I saw him live at a free show in Plymouth, NH—this song blew me away. He mentioned it was tuned to dadgad and I’ve never stopped using that tuning 😂

Cory Dunaway

Owen is perfect to play on those lazy days or when you're hungover.

Florentino Ariza

"One night he sang. Macondo woke up in a kind of angelic stupor that was caused by a zither that deserved more than this world and voice that led one to believe that no other person on earth could feel such love. Pietro Crespi saw the lights go on in every window in town expect that of Amaranta. " Do your sensuality a favor and buy read this book if you haven't yet

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