Born in Brisbane and currently living in Byron Bay, Tex Perkins, like Nick Cave and very few others, is one of Australia's rock and roll untouchables. A combination of talent, hard work, consistency and self-deprecating wit have effectively put Tex Perkins beyond criticism.
Louise
Tex Perkins Lyrics
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All the dreams that I had lost came true
Louise, we fell in love, so hard
And it was all too easy doing what we used to do
Kissing the layers of old betrayals goodbye
Telling each other, yeah, this is real
A love indestructible, never to die
Could out stand the rest of the world
Louise, it's such a beautiful lie
There ain't nothing, Louise
Ever stays the same
That's just the way it is
There ain't no one to blame
Louise, I know the dream's run down
And it may be all too easy
To go and find another game but someday, baby
You'll have to turn around and try
Ah Louise, maybe still we've got
More in common than a wandering eye
I once believed and still do
That all I'd ever need was you
Louise, it's such a beautiful lie
There's nothing else going
Nothing else around that flies
Louise, it's such a beautiful lie
In Tex Perkins's song Louise, the lyrics talk about their love towards each other and how they fell in love easily. As the song progresses, it talks about how they have built indestructible love, which they believe will never die, and they could outstand the rest of the world. However, as the song continues, it becomes clear that everything is not going as planned, and the dream they once shared is beginning to fade away. They continue living a beautiful lie, but they both know that someday they will need to turn around and try to make things work between them. The song ultimately talks about the beauty of their love and the inevitability of change and how they are powerless against it.
The lyrics to the song offer a beautiful look at the human experience of love and the complications and challenges that often come with it. The song also deals with the theme of the inevitability of change and how love, no matter how strong, cannot completely shield us from it. The song encourages us to appreciate our love while we have it because it might not last forever.
Line by Line Meaning
Louise, when I first saw you
From the very first moment I saw you, I knew my lost dreams had finally come true.
All the dreams that I had lost came true
Meeting you made all my dreams and desires become a reality.
Louise, we fell in love, so hard
We were destined to fall in love so deeply and passionately.
And it was all too easy doing what we used to do
Falling in love with you and being together felt so natural and effortless.
Kissing the layers of old betrayals goodbye
We let go of past hurts and betrayals and opened ourselves up to a new love.
Telling each other, yeah, this is real
We assured each other that our love was genuine and true.
A love indestructible, never to die
We believed that our love was strong enough to overcome any obstacle and would last forever.
We believed a man and a girl
We had faith that a man and a woman could have a love that was stronger than anything else.
Could out stand the rest of the world
Our love was so strong, we thought it could withstand anything the world threw at us.
Louise, it's such a beautiful lie
We both knew deep down that our love wasn't as indestructible as we thought it was, but we held onto that beautiful lie anyway.
There ain't nothing, Louise
There is nothing permanent or forever, Louise.
Ever stays the same
Everything is constantly changing and evolving, nothing remains stagnant or static.
That's just the way it is
That's the nature of life and love, it's always in a state of flux.
There ain't no one to blame
No one is at fault for the inevitable changes and shifts of life and love.
Louise, I know the dream's run down
Our once strong love has faded and weakened over time, Louise.
And it may be all too easy
It might be tempting to give up and move on to something new and different.
To go and find another game but someday, baby
It may seem easier to find a new love, but someday we'll need to address and face the issues in our current relationship.
You'll have to turn around and try
We'll have to work together to try and reignite the spark and passion we once had.
Ah Louise, maybe still we've got
Perhaps there's still a chance for us, Louise.
More in common than a wandering eye
We have a deep emotional connection that extends beyond physical attraction to others.
I once believed and still do
I used to and still believe that all I need in love is you, Louise.
That all I'd ever need was you
You are and will always be the most important thing in my life, Louise.
Louise, it's such a beautiful lie
Despite the reality of our faded love, the lie that we can make things work and reignite the passion is still a beautiful one.
There's nothing else going
There is nothing else that compares to our love, despite its current state.
Nothing else around that flies
Our love lifts us up and carries us, even when everything else in life is dragging us down.
Louise, it's such a beautiful lie
Our love, even in its current state, is still a beautiful and cherished thing.
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