Snow Cherries From France
Tori Amos Lyrics

I knew a boy who would Not share his bike Oh, but he let me go sailing I swore that I Could survive any storm Oh then he let me go
I knew a boy who was selfish and didn't share his things but he was kind enough to take me out sailing. I thought I could handle anything with him but he eventually let me go.

"Can you launch rockets from here?" Boy, I've done it for years Right over my head And when I promised my hand He promised me back Snow cherries from France
When asked if I'm capable of launching rockets, I sarcastically respond that I've been doing it for years, even above my head. The promise he made me was like the rare, exotic snow cherries found only in France.

All that summer We traveled the world Never leaving his own back garden Girls, I didn't know Just what it could be Oh, but he let me go sailing
During that summer, we went on many adventures, but all within the confines of his backyard. I didn't understand the depth of our relationship, but he still took me out on his boat.

You question me, "Can you ride anything?" Lord, do you mean like your mood swings Invaders and traders with The best intentions May convince you to go "They look like pirates from here" Boy, I've been one for years Just keeping my head And when I promised my hand You promised me back Snow cherries from France
When asked if I can handle anything, I joke that he means like his unpredictable emotions. People who seem innocent may lead you astray, like pirates. But I know how to survive that, as I've been doing it for years. He also promised me rare, exotic things (like snow cherries from France) in return for my love.

And then one day he said "Girl it's been nice, Oh, but I have to go sailing" With cinnamon lips That did not match his eyes Oh then he let me go
One day, he told me that he had enjoyed our time together, but he had to leave on his boat. His lips tasted of cinnamon but were different from what I had come to expect from him. Then he let me go, ending our relationship.