ORION
Tellison Lyrics

Well the nurse took four different needles
The nurse had to use multiple needles to extract blood from the singer

To get any blood out of me
The singer had difficulty with giving blood

And she got help after three with tears in her eyes
The nurse needed assistance and was emotional during the process

So I knew I was empty
The artist felt figuratively empty after giving blood

Figuratively
The emptiness the artist felt was not physical, but emotional

That I live now alone is no surprise
The singer is not surprised that they are currently living alone

If you really want to know me
If someone wants to truly understand the singer

If you want to tell the truth
If someone wants honesty from the artist

If you've got to find that thing inside that no-one ever could
If someone wants to discover something about the artist that nobody else has

I think we could be best friends
The artist thinks they could become close with someone

And then kiss
The singer suggests a romantic relationship could follow

And ruin everything
The artist is aware that their suggestion may cause problems

Yeah yeah yeah
An exclamation of enthusiasm or agreement

Well I left my home after midnight
The singer left their home late at night

And no-one was around
There was nobody nearby

And Orion looked out vengefully on me
The constellation Orion seemed to have an ominous presence

Now my heart is that giant blind hunter
The artist's heart is like the mythological figure of Orion, who was both a hunter and blinded

And I am lost forever
The singer feels permanently lost

Still visible
Although lost, the singer is still present and recognizable

At night
This idea of visibility applies particularly to nighttime

Though far away
Despite being distant

Honey, if I seem lonely
An affectionate term addressed to an unknown person, the artist acknowledges that they appear lonely

It's only cos I am
This appearance is not a misperception

Kind of an actor
The artist suggests that they are putting on a performance

Kind of a liar
The singer also admits to being dishonest

I am Orion
This literal statement serves as a metaphor for the singer's state of being

I think we could be best friends
Reiteration of the singer's desire for close companionship

And then kiss
Reiteration of the romantic suggestion

And ruin everything
Reiteration of the possible consequences of acting on these desires

Yeah yeah yeah
Reiteration of enthusiasm or agreement

I am Orion
Reiteration of the metaphor for the singer's state of being

I am Orion
Final restatement of this line as a conclusion to the song