Bonnie & Clyde
Vermillion Lies Lyrics

My Dear Clyde
Addressing Clyde with affection and intimacy.

I fell in love with you
Expressing romantic feelings for Clyde.

But I have to say
Indicating a forthcoming contrast or admission.

That I love Bonnie, too.
Revealing a love for Bonnie that is equal to the love for Clyde.

Your mouth is sugar sweet
Complimenting Clyde's skillfulness in kissing and communicating through speech.

And I like the way you kiss
Appreciating Clyde's physical affection and emotional connection.

But, it's Bonnie that can move me with a whisper of her lips
Acknowledging that Bonnie holds a deeper emotional impact and has a profound influence on the feelings.

Oh, Oh
Exclamation of uncertainty, disagreement, or reservation.

I don't wanna choose
Refusing to make a decision or pick between Clyde and Bonnie.

I love my Clyde
Reiterating love for Clyde.

But I love my Bonnie too.
Reiterating love for Bonnie.

I also have a tommy
Introducing that the artist has a Tommy gun, a symbol of violence and danger.

And He's my Tommy gun
Conveying personal ownership and control of the weapon.

And when we go out drivin'
Assuming a criminal activity or behavior.

We're shootin' for fun.
Elevating violence and thrill-seeking as part of the singer's life and relationship with Clyde and Bonnie.

Well, it's a one, two, three, four, five, six, seven Oh, you know what happens when we get to eleven
Counting off numbers as if preparing for something fateful or significant, suggesting an upcoming violent or dangerous incident.

I love my Bonnie
Declaring love for Bonnie again.

And I love my Clyde
Reiterating love for Clyde again.

If you wanna get to heaven we can take yah for a ride
Suggesting that the thrill-seeking partners could lead others into dangerous or exciting situations.

Oh, Oh
Exclamation of uncertainty, disagreement, or reservation.

I don't wanna choose
Reiterating the refusal to make a choice between Bonnie and Clyde.

I love my Clyde
Reiterating love for Clyde.

And I love my Bonnie too.
Reiterating love for Bonnie.

So I get dolled up and I'll shine my shoes
Preparing for something, perhaps ironically given the context.

And I'll wear that dress that takes away your blues
Investing time into looking good for Clyde and Bonnie's benefit, suggesting that appearance is important and potentially disingenuous.

Where we go, Bonnie comes too
Emphasizing that Bonnie is always present and involved in the singer's activities and feelings.

Let's Hit the bank and get some boose
Proposing a criminal activity or behavior.

Oh, Oh
Exclamation of uncertainty, disagreement, or reservation.

I don't wanna choose
Reiterating not wanting to pick between Bonnie and Clyde.

I love my Clyde
Reiterating love for Clyde.

And I love my Bonnie too.
Reiterating love for Bonnie.

Well, here comes the cops.
Anticipation of something dangerous or risky.

It's the end of our run
It's the end of our criminal activities or behavior.

You shoot, I'll drive
Dividing the roles between Clyde and the artist to escape the approaching police.

Bonnie get shotgun
Allocating Bonnie to the front seat, a position of importance and safety.

We'll take that road turn left turn right
Driving erratically and unpredictably to evade the police.

We can all kiss when their outta sight
Kissing each other without reservation or interruption when they escape the police.

Oh, Oh
Exclamation of uncertainty, disagreement, or reservation.

I don't wanna choose
Reiterating indecision between Bonnie and Clyde.

I love my Clyde
Reiterating love for Clyde.

And I love my Bonnie too.
Reiterating love for Bonnie.

We just can't shake 'em,
Acknowledging the difficulty of evading pursuit or capture.

And thier commin' fast
Suggesting imminent capture or retribution by the police.

I knew this joy just couldn't last
Reflecting on the fleeting nature of criminal activity and romance.

If I die here let my tombston read
Contemplating death or serious injury.

These last words I do do plead
Preparing to express a final request or sentiment.

Oh oh
Exclamation of uncertainty, disagreement, or reservation.

I never hafta choose
Asserting that in death, there is no need for the artist to choose between Bonnie and Clyde.

I love my Clyde
Reiterating love for Clyde even in the face of death.

And I Love my Bonnie too.
Reiterating love for Bonnie even in the face of death.