Blood from a Stone
Ron Pope Lyrics


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[Verse:]
Slow down, I don't understand
Why you are talking with your hands?
Leave me if you think you should go
I'll be fine, I'll be fine on my own

[Pre-Chorus:]
‘Cause when there's no feelings at all
And it looks like it hurts but I can't be quite sure
No, this engine will not drive you
To the place you'd like to go

[Chorus:]
You are trying to draw blood from a stone
You are trying to draw blood from a stone

[Verse:]
Cold earth shifting ‘neath my feet
Dark words, I guess you believe
Someday, maybe I will se
But now I'm blind, now I'm blind to what you need

[Pre-Chorus:]
‘Cause when there's no feelings at all
And it looks like it hurts but I can't be quite sure
No, this engine will not drive you
To the place you'd like to go

[Chorus:]
You are trying to draw blood from a stone
You are trying to draw blood from a stone

[Verse:]
Harsh wind screaming in my ears
God sent and maybe nothing's real
You pay all your debts in kind
Now it's time, now it's time to say goodbye
Now it's time, now it's time to say goodbye

[Pre-Chorus:]
‘Cause when there's no feelings at all
And it looks like it hurts but I can't be quite sure
No, this engine will not drive you
To the place you'd like to go

[Chorus:]
You are trying to draw blood from a stone




You are trying to draw blood from a stone
You are trying to draw blood from a stone

Overall Meaning

In "Blood from a Stone," Ron Pope seems to be addressing someone who wants something from him that he can't give. The opening line, "Slow down, I don't understand / Why you are talking with your hands?" suggests that the person he's singing to is being agitated and possibly trying to force their point. Pope encourages them to leave if they think they should and says he'll be fine on his own. The pre-chorus suggests that this person is trying to extract something from him that he can't give because there are "no feelings at all" and whatever they're asking for "looks like it hurts but [he] can't be quite sure." The chorus is the only repeated lyric and is the main point of the song: "You are trying to draw blood from a stone."


The second verse continues to suggest that Ron Pope is dealing with someone who wants him to provide something he simply can't, as the "cold earth shifting ‘neath [his] feet" emphasizes the instability he's feeling in this situation. He seems to be saying that whatever this person is saying to him or needing from him might be something he could respond to if he wasn't so "blind to what [they] need." But he is, and the pre-chorus emphasizes again that he can't give this person what they want. The third verse suggests that the situation is coming to an end as Pope speaks of a "harsh wind screaming in [his] ears" and the need to "say goodbye."


There are several different interpretations of "Blood from a Stone," but all of them seem to center around the idea of a person being asked to do something they can't do. Some critics have suggested that the song is about trying to save a relationship that is already dying. Others believe that it's about trying to make someone feel something that they just don't feel. Still others suggest that it's about being asked to provide something that you don't have. Whatever interpretation you choose, the song is ultimately a plea for understanding and acceptance that sometimes things just can't be done.


Line by Line Meaning

Slow down, I don't understand
I am struggling to comprehend what you are trying to convey, please speak slower and clearer so that I can understand.


Why you are talking with your hands?
I am curious as to why you are using hand gestures to communicate; perhaps there is a cultural/familial significance that I am unaware of.


Leave me if you think you should go
If you believe that leaving me behind is the best decision, then do so. I will manage without you.


I'll be fine, I'll be fine on my own
I have faith in myself that I am capable of being independent and resilient.


'Cause when there's no feelings at all
When there are no emotions or sentiments involved,


And it looks like it hurts but I can't be quite sure
And though it appears to be painful, I cannot be certain if it truly is or not.


No, this engine will not drive you
This mechanism or method you are using will not lead you to your desired destination or outcome.


To the place you'd like to go
The destination or outcome that you wish to achieve.


You are trying to draw blood from a stone
You are attempting to obtain something that is impossible or highly improbably, like extracting blood from a stone.


Cold earth shifting ‘neath my feet
The ground beneath me is unstable and unpredictable, constantly changing and moving.


Dark words, I guess you believe
You seem to have faith in the negative and pessimistic things you are saying.


Someday, maybe I will see
Perhaps at a later time I will come to understand the perspective you are presenting.


But now I'm blind, now I'm blind to what you need
Currently, I am unable to perceive or understand what it is that you require or desire.


Harsh wind screaming in my ears
The winds are strong and violent, making it difficult to hear or think clearly.


God sent and maybe nothing's real
Perhaps there is no real divine intervention or tangible reality at all.


You pay all your debts in kind
You have settled all your debts or responsibilities equally and fairly.


Now it's time, now it's time to say goodbye
It is now the appropriate moment to part ways and bid farewell.


You are trying to draw blood from a stone
Once again, you are attempting to do something that is impossible, like extracting blood from a stone.




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Comments from YouTube:

Angelica Kaos

Can't find words to describe just how beautiful this song is ♥

Maëlle

Love the different voice in this one... the parts where it breaks... I still can't believe how amazing you are. Been listening to your songs for years now. Wish I could see you live x

Michelle Berenschot

So many favorite songs from this brilliant man, now adding a new favorite to the list. Love it!

Alexander McConnell

My heart likes this one. It was instantly engaged when he started singing. A pure song.

brunnettebeauty

Love this so much. And love your music (this new stuff is incredible!)

Gav

Best of luck please continue your work bro been supporting for a long while

Giulia Paoli

beautiful, amazing!

Julian Löwgren

When Will all these Songs be out on spotify? Great Songs man!

peta

Sooooooo beautiful where can I find this to download to my phone nobody knows this song why

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