Pot of Gold
The Bottle Rockets Lyrics
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Let me kiss you all over your face
It's been so long since we've been this near
This is such a lovely place
Down at the end of the rainbow,
My pretty little pot of gold
Are their violins playing or is it just me
You smell so sweet
Your skin so soft
Your lips are pretty and red
If I'm just sleepin'
And this is a dream
Let me sleep forever tell me I'm dead
Down at the end of the rainbow,
My pretty little pot of gold
Are their violins playing or is it just me
This is better than I've been told
Come over here and let me hold you dear
Let me kiss you all over your face
It's been so long since we've been this near
This is such a lovely place
Down at the end of the rainbow,
My pretty little pot of gold
Are their violins playing or is it just me
This is better than I've been told
Are their violins playing or is it just me
This is better than I've been told
The Bottle Rockets's song "Pot of Gold" is a romantic and dreamy tune that expresses the love and tenderness between two people. The lyrics describe a moment of closeness and intimacy, where the singer expresses his affection for his partner. The opening lines, "Come over here and let me hold you dear / Let me kiss you all over your face," evoke a sense of warmth and passion, highlighting the desire for physical and emotional connection. The refrain "Down at the end of the rainbow, my pretty little pot of gold" adds to the romanticism of the song, with the rainbow symbolizing the endless possibilities of love.
The lyrics also delve into the uncertainty and dream-like quality of the moment, with the singer questioning whether the beauty and magic of the experience is real or imagined. "If I'm just sleepin' / And this is a dream / Let me sleep forever tell me I'm dead" suggests a desire to never wake up and to stay in this idyllic moment forever. The final lines, "Are their violins playing or is it just me / This is better than I've been told," further emphasize the enchanting and almost mystical nature of the moment.
Line by Line Meaning
Come over here and let me hold you dear
I want you to come closer to me and let me embrace you warmly.
Let me kiss you all over your face
I want to express my affection for you by kissing your entire face.
It's been so long since we've been this near
It's been a while since we've been this close to each other.
This is such a lovely place
This is a beautiful and picturesque location.
Down at the end of the rainbow,
Referring to a mythical location associated with a pot of gold.
My pretty little pot of gold
Referring to a valuable treasure that is desired.
Are their violins playing or is it just me
Is the environment extraordinary or is it just my exaggerated perception?
This is better than I've been told
This is much more enjoyable and gratifying than what has been described to me.
You smell so sweet
Your aroma is pleasant and delightful.
Your skin so soft
Your skin is smooth and gentle to the touch.
Your lips are pretty and red
Your lips are attractive and lovely in their appearance.
If I'm just sleepin'
If this is only a figment of my imagination or a dream
And this is a dream
Referring to a surreal experience that may not be real.
Let me sleep forever tell me I'm dead
I wish for this moment to continue indefinitely, even if I were no longer alive.
Contributed by Matthew A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@btthomas699
This is my Valentine song for the girl I've always been in love with.
@abigailcannon3552
Driving with pops on the way home during a late night snow with no traffic.... Life was good. Being a kid was good. Miss those days.
@davegibson4157
Beautiful statement.
@denmarst
Love these guys. I once saw them in an all acoustic all request living room show in an art gallery in Milwaukee on a snowy winters night.
@jamescheak3014
first wedding song. the processional.i walked down after the long cymbal shot.