It’s rare that a song will come out fully formed on the first go around, but that’s pretty much what happened with this song. I can’t explain it. It’s definitely a different vibe than the rest of the record, hopefully in a refreshing way. It’s sort of autobiographical, stitched together with what I’ve observed in other relationships.
lyrics
Can we skip the part where we start yelling
Like banshees on a bender all across the town
Another log thrown on the fire
Blaming all our ghosts that keep hanging ‘round
I’ll tell you what you wanna hear
Doesn’t mean that I’m insincere
Honestly I want to believe it
I’ll tell you what you wanna hear
Maybe I’m a little insecure
Honestly I’m playing your fool
Now you’re drifting up above the clouds
Throwing a cold shadow on the ground
Our differences, strangely similar
When we lay our armor down
I’ll tell you what you wanna hear
Doesn’t mean that I’m insincere
Honestly I want to believe it
I’ll tell you what you wanna hear
Maybe I’m a little insecure
Honestly I’m playing your fool
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This ain't Texas. This ain't Nashville. This is country that straddles the US and Canadian border. Its wide open, strong, and a little vulnerable, and in a lot of cases having a good ol' time. I love her feel. veenstar
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A very clever songwriter and an album that bears many, many repeat listens. Worth the price for the Little Feat reference (in Tehachapi) alone, but it's her way with an image that sticks longest. "You left the building in a flurry / Had your boots on in the house." Caoimhín