Gravy
The Heart Strings Lyrics
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To set my bed alight
It took her two more
To sink her claws and then her claws were like an old ghost,
Were like an old ghost in me
It took me three days
To see that she was crazed
Of making sure that we were through
But she was not through, no she was not through with me
God knows how she braved that speech, oohh...
I love birds, I love bees
I love firsts, I love these
Summers sitting drinking under trees.
I love sparks, I love storms
I love lasts, I love long nights so fun that suddenly its dawn.
I love you baby, and everything else is just Gravy.
She wanted three words
I couldn't give her
I wanted nothing
But I gave in and giving in was like the best thing
Was like the best thing
I'd had
Sliding down that slope, at last
I love birds, I love bees
I love firsts, I love these
Summers sitting drinking under trees.
I love sparks, I love storms
I love lasts, I love long nights so fun that suddenly its dawn.
I love you baby, and everything else is just Gravy.
The Heart Strings' song "Gravy" is a heart-wrenching ballad about a tumultuous relationship between two people. The singer explains how a woman came into his life and set his world on fire, both literally and figuratively. It took only one night for her to ignite a passion in him that he couldn't control. However, it soon became clear that she was not mentally stable, and it took him several days to realize that he needed to end things between them. Nevertheless, she was not ready to let him go and continued to pursue him.
The chorus of the song serves as a reminder that despite all the challenges they faced, the singer still loved the woman, and everything else was just "gravy." He lists off things that he loves, such as birds, bees, firsts, and long nights, but the most significant love in his life is the woman who has caused him so much pain.
The verses of the song depict the emotional rollercoaster that the singer experienced during his relationship with the woman. He knew that he couldn't give her the three words she wanted, but he still gave in to her demands because it was the best thing he had experienced in a long time. While he recognizes that the relationship was ultimately not healthy, he cannot deny his love for her.
Line by Line Meaning
It took her one night
In just one night, she ignited the fire in me.
To set my bed alight
She aroused my passion and desire.
It took her two more
In a matter of two nights, she firmly found her way into my heart.
To sink her claws and then her claws were like an old ghost,
She grabbed onto my heart so tightly that even after she left, her presence continued to haunt me.
Were like an old ghost in me
Her unforgettable touch continued to linger with me long after she was gone.
It took me three days
It took me three whole days to realize that she was not the one for me.
To see that she was crazed
Over time, it became clear that she was unstable and irrational.
It took a hundred more
I spent countless days after that to make sure we were done for good.
Of making sure that we were through
I did everything in my power to ensure that we had no chance of being together again.
But she was not through, no she was not through with me
Even though I thought it was over, she had other plans and refused to let me go.
God knows how she braved that speech, oohh...
I don't know how she had the courage to say what she did, but it took me by surprise.
I love birds, I love bees
I absolutely adore everything that nature has to offer.
I love firsts, I love these
I cherish every new experience, especially with those I love.
Summers sitting drinking under trees.
One of my favorite things to do is unwinding and sharing moments with a loved one while enjoying the outdoors.
I love sparks, I love storms
I love the thrill of life and all its surprises, even the ones that challenge me.
I love lasts, I love long nights so fun that suddenly its dawn.
I revel in moments that last, especially those which are filled with unbridled joy.
I love you baby, and everything else is just Gravy.
My love for you is so strong, everything else in life is just an added bonus.
She wanted three words
She yearned for me to say those three magical words to her, expressing my love.
I couldn't give her
Unfortunately, I was incapable of doing so.
I wanted nothing
All I truly desired was the present moment shared with her.
But I gave in and giving in was like the best thing
I eventually gave in to her desires and it brought me great happiness.
Was like the best thing
It was the best decision of my life.
I'd had
I had never been more content or fulfilled than in that moment.
Writer(s): Roache Todd Anthony
Contributed by Adam S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.