The Nurse Who Loved Me
The Section Quartet Lyrics


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Say hello
To the rugs topography
It holds quite a lot of interest with your face down on it

Say hello
To the shrinking in your head
You can see it but you know it's there
So don't neglect it

I'm taking her home with me
All dressed in white
She's got everything I need
Pharmacy keys
She's falling hard for me
I can see it in her eyes
She acts just like a nurse
With all the other guys

Say hello
To all the apples on the ground
They were once in your eyes but you sneezed them out while sleeping

Say hello
To everything you've left behind
It's even more a part of your life now that you can't touch it

I'm taking her home with me
All dressed in white
She's got everything I need
Some pills in a little cup
She's falling hard for me
I can see it in her eyes
She acts just like a nurse
With all the other guys

She's got everything I need
Pharmacy keys
She acts just like a nurse
With all the other guys





Say hello
To the rugs topography

Overall Meaning

The Section Quartet's song The Nurse Who Loved Me is a deep and complex song that can be interpreted in various ways. There are different suggestions on what the song could be about, and one of the interpretations is about addiction and relationships. The song title alone is enough to spark different notions of what could be happening in the story. It's a title that is somewhat ironic, as it conjures images of a nurse who loves helping people and taking care of them, but the lyrics tell a different story.


The opening lines of the song, "Say hello to the rug's topography," sets the tone for the rest of the song. It suggests someone who is lying face down on the floor and is struggling with addiction. The next line, "It holds quite a lot of interest with your face down on it," is like a warning, saying that addiction may seem interesting and fun at first, but it ultimately leads to destruction. The shrinking in the head could mean the addiction's negative impact on the mind and cognitive function. The singer is taking a woman, presumably a nurse, home with him; the line " all dressed in white" gives off an eerie feeling. It could mean that he is taking her to a rehab center, or it could also signify that he sees her as his savior.


The line "She acts just like a nurse with all the other guys" can be interpreted in different ways. It could imply that she is a woman who helps other men with similar problems, or it could be a way for the singer to justify his actions. The song's lyrics are cryptic and open to interpretation, making it a timeless classic.


Line by Line Meaning

Say hello to the rugs topography
Acknowledge the intricate patterns and details of the carpet beneath you


It holds quite a lot of interest with your face down on it
When lying down, the carpet reveals a unique perspective and becomes more fascinating


Say hello to the shrinking in your head
Take notice of the anxiety or worry that is affecting your thoughts


You can see it, but you know it's there
The issue is visible to you, but you cannot ignore its presence or effects


So don't neglect it
Address and confront the problem, instead of avoiding or suppressing it


I'm taking her home with me
The singer is bringing a woman back to his place


All dressed in white
The woman is wearing white clothing


She's got everything I need
The woman possesses what the artist desires or requires


Pharmacy keys
The artist is able to access medication, possibly illegally


She's falling hard for me
The woman is becoming increasingly infatuated with the artist


I can see it in her eyes
The woman's feelings towards the singer are evident through her gaze


She acts just like a nurse
The woman fulfills the role of a caretaker or provider, as a nurse would


With all the other guys
The woman's nurturing behavior is not exclusive to the singer, as she treats other men similarly


Say hello to all the apples on the ground
Take notice of the fallen fruit around you


They were once in your eyes but you sneezed them out while sleeping
The fruit may have originated from a dream or imaginary scenario, as they were seemingly expelled by a sneeze


Say hello to everything you've left behind
Acknowledge the items or memories that have been left behind or forgotten


It's even more a part of your life now that you can't touch it
The things we leave behind may hold greater significance or nostalgia once they are no longer in our physical possession


Some pills in a little cup
The woman has provided the singer with medication in a small container


She's got everything I need
The woman continues to meet the singer's needs or desires


Pharmacy keys
The keys provide access to medication or drugs


She acts just like a nurse
The woman takes on a caretaker role, resembling that of a nurse


With all the other guys
The woman's affection and attention towards the artist is not exclusive, as she behaves the same way towards other men




Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: GREG EDWARDS, KEN ANDREWS

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