Paper Cup
Thony Lyrics

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Flashes of you breath through my paper lungs
go through my spine
weakening my body whole
go through my spine
sweeten my iron blood
A grown old desire i blade out
even though
it wants to disarm me

it wanted make me fight still

A glimpse of life it satisfied none
so maybe just stop

And i fight it out with raw bones
that bit of love that still flows so patient
cause i am
better off dear friend

You're words are like fuel
you drift in my paper mind
go down my spine
and i just let you own my whole body
go down my spine
lightening my gravel road
warm my desire
i stir up enough for me to be alarmed
enough to make me run still

A glimpse of fire it satisfies none
so can we just burn?
and i fight it out with raw bones
that bit of love that still flows so patient

cause i am
better off dear friend

Overall Meaning

In "Paper Cup," Thony sings about a relationship that has her feeling weak and vulnerable. She describes her body as being made of paper, susceptible to the breath and words of her lover. The flashes of her lover's presence go through her spine, weakening her entire being. Despite this, she still holds onto their old desire, which she admits wants to disarm her. She acknowledges that this desire may not satisfy her, and wonders if it would be better to simply stop trying to hold onto it.

Thony then goes on to describe the effect her lover's words have on her. They are like fuel, clouding her thoughts and taking over her body. She lets them own her, and they warm the gravel road that she has been traveling on. However, she acknowledges that this glimpse of fire does not satisfy her, and wonders if it would be better to simply let it burn.

Line by Line Meaning

Flashes of you breath through my paper lungs
Memories of you enter my fragile, weak body and impact me deeply.

go through my spine
The memories of you impact my whole being from my head to my toes.

weakening my body whole
The memories of you have a profound effect on my physical and emotional well-being.

sweeten my iron blood
The memories of you give me a bittersweet feeling that affects me deeply.

A grown old desire i blade out
I try to forget an old desire I had for you.

even though
Despite trying to move on from my desire.

it wants to disarm me
The desire still has power over me and tries to weaken me.

it wanted make me fight still
The desire still wants me to fight for it even though it's been long gone.

A glimpse of life it satisfied none
I realize that focusing on this desire has not brought me any fulfillment in life.

so maybe just stop
Perhaps it's time for me to let go of this desire and move on.

And i fight it out with raw bones
I struggle to let go of this desire with all my strength.

that bit of love that still flows so patient
The small amount of affection I have left for you is still very strong and patient.

cause i am
Because of the struggle I face with this desire.

better off dear friend
I will be in a better state if I let go of this desire and move on.

You're words are like fuel
Your words have a strong impact on me like a fuel.

you drift in my paper mind
Your words enter my mind easily and influence my thoughts.

and i just let you own my whole body
I allow your influence to take over my entire being.

lightening my gravel road
Your influence softens and lightens a path for me.

warm my desire
Your words ignite a feeling of longing in me.

i stir up enough for me to be alarmed
My desire for you is sparked and it alarms and concerns me.

enough to make me run still
The strength of my longing for you is enough to make me run away from it.

A glimpse of fire it satisfies none
I realize that even though the spark of desire exists, it does not bring me fulfillment or satisfaction.

so can we just burn?
Is it time to let go of this feeling and burn it away completely?

and i fight it out with raw bones
I struggle to let go of this desire with all my strength.

that bit of love that still flows so patient
The small amount of affection I have left for you is still very strong and patient.

cause i am
Because of the struggle I face with this desire.

better off dear friend
I will be in a better state if I let go of this desire and move on.

Writer(s): Federica Caiozzo Copyright: G D M Music S.r.l., Sm Publishing (Italy) S.R.L

Contributed by Jonathan H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.

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