Twin Peaks
Surferblood Lyrics

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If I'd known all your ghosts
I never would have come so far
I spend too many hours
Wondering who you really are

Twin peaks and david lynch
Met on your couch at syracuse
Your sexual advances

Are unconvincing and untrue
(Unconvincing and untrue)

My lover's a carnivore
Her body's an ivory casing
This whimsy has put me to sleep

Why is everything a chore?
I'm too young to be defeated
Let's make fun at the video store
With blue velvet and other titles

And I can't believe you at all
So you can keep your holiday spirit
It belonged to both of us
It belonged to both of us

Now we need to redefine
Tell me where to draw the line
Close contact on the couch was fine
Tell me where to draw the line

I know things could be different
If I were older and less afraid
You don't have to make excuses

I'm already on my way

Twin peaks and david lynch
Met on your couch at syracuse
Your growing fainter
Your humor's getting sour too

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Surferblood's song Twin Peaks tell a story of a complicated romantic relationship. The opening lines refer to the ghosts of the individual's past, indicating that the relationship has some underlying issues. The following lines about spending too much time wondering who the person really is suggest a lack of trust in the relationship. The chorus then mentions the TV show Twin Peaks and its creator David Lynch, indicating the couple met while watching the show together. The following lines about sexual advances that are unconvincing and untrue imply that there is a disconnect between the couple's desires.

The second verse focuses on the singer's lover, with the line "My lover's a carnivore, her body's an ivory casing" indicating a sexual attraction while also dehumanizing the lover. The line "this whimsy has put me to sleep" implies that the singer is not fully invested in the relationship and perhaps finds it too lighthearted. The chorus then repeats, with the line "now we need to redefine, tell me where to draw the line" indicating that the couple needs to reassess their relationship and establish clear boundaries. The final lines of the song suggest a growing disconnect between the couple, with the person's humor becoming sour and growing fainter in the singer's eyes.

Line by Line Meaning

If I'd known all your ghosts
Had I been aware of all your emotional baggage

I never would have come so far
I would have avoided getting entangled with you romantically

I spend too many hours
I waste a lot of time

Wondering who you really are
Trying to decipher your true nature and intentions

Twin peaks and david lynch
Referring to a TV series and a filmmaker known for surreal, mysterious stories

Met on your couch at syracuse
Likely an inside joke or reference to a specific event

Your sexual advances
Your attempts to seduce me

Are unconvincing and untrue
You're not sincere and your tactics don't work

My lover's a carnivore
My partner likes to eat meat

Her body's an ivory casing
Her physical appearance is visually appealing

This whimsy has put me to sleep
This lightheartedness or playfulness is boring and unengaging to me

Why is everything a chore?
Why does everything feel like a burden or obligation?

I'm too young to be defeated
I refuse to give up or accept defeat at this age

Let's make fun at the video store
Suggesting a leisure activity to enjoy together

With blue velvet and other titles
Referencing a specific movie and other similar options

And I can't believe you at all
I don't trust you completely

So you can keep your holiday spirit
Refusing a romantic gesture or attempt to reconcile

It belonged to both of us
Acknowledging a shared experience or feeling

Now we need to redefine
Our relationship requires a new definition or direction

Tell me where to draw the line
Specify the limits or boundaries of our relationship

Close contact on the couch was fine
Implying physical intimacy was acceptable before, but not anymore

I know things could be different
Admitting that the situation could have been better

If I were older and less afraid
If I had more life experience and confidence

You don't have to make excuses
You don't need to justify your actions or choices

I'm already on my way
I'm leaving or ending things already

Your growing fainter
You're becoming less clear or present in my life

Your humor's getting sour too
Your jokes or demeanor are becoming less enjoyable and more negative

Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: JOHN PAUL PITTS, THOMAS FEKETE, THOMAS JOHN FEKETE, TYLER SCHWARZ, TYLER JERRY SCHWARZ

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If I'd known all your ghosts
I never would have come so far.
I spend too many hours
wondering who you really are.

Twin Peaks and David Lynch
met on your couch at Syracuse.
Your sexual advances
are unconvincing and untrue
(Unconvincing and untrue).

My lover's a carnivore
Her body's an ivory casing
This whimsy has put me to sleep.

Why is everything a chore?
I'm too young to be defeated!
Let's make fun at the video store
with Blue Velvet and other titles.

And I can't believe you at all!
So you can keep your holiday spirit
It belonged to both of us,
It belonged to both of us.

Now we need to redefine,
tell me where to draw the line.
Close contact on the couch was fine,
tell me where to draw the line.

I know things could be different
if I were older and less afraid
You don't have to make excuses,
I'm already on my way.

Twin Peaks and David Lynch
met on your couch at Syracuse.
Your growing fainter
Your humor's getting sour too.

@HarukoAkagi10

If I'd known all your ghosts
I never would have come so far
I spend too many hours
Wondering who you really are

Twin peaks and david lynch
Met on your couch at syracuse
Your sexual advances
Are unconvincing and untrue
(Unconvincing and untrue)

My lover's a carnivore
Her body's an ivory casing
This whimsy has put me to sleep

Why is everything a chore?
I'm too young to be defeated
Let's make fun at the video store
With blue velvet and other titles

And I can't believe you at all
So you can keep your holiday spirit
It belonged to both of us
It belonged to both of us

Now we need to redefine
Tell me where to draw the line
Close contact on the couch was fine
Tell me where to draw the line

I know things could be different
If I were older and less afraid
You don't have to make excuses
I'm already on my way

Twin peaks and david lynch
Met on your couch at syracuse
Your growing fainter
Your humor's getting sour too