Poison & Wine

[vaireweaver.livejournal.com]

A friend has been posting videos and lyrics from this duo called The Civil Wars. The second time I heard this one, it struck me how much it reminds me of Gen and Irene's love—the biting, sometimes deceptive, beautifully messed up side. And if the lyrics weren't enough, the title is Poison and Wine.

Poison & Wine - The Civil Wars

You only know what I want you to
I know everything you don't want me to
Oh your mouth is poison, your mouth is wine
Oh you think your dreams are the same as mine
Oh I don't love you but I always will
Oh I don't love you but I always will
Oh I don't love you but I always will
I always will

I wish you'd hold me when I turn my back
The less I give the more I get back
Oh your hands can heal, your hands can bruise
I don't have a choice but I still choose you
Oh I don't love you but I always will
Oh I don't love you but I always will....
I always will
I always will...

Also, a quote about the meaning of the song, which is also on the Youtube link...

"Poison & Wine is a musical snapshot about the dichotomy of love - that while it can be the thing that destroys you, it can also be the very same thing that beckons and builds you. ... The longer you know someone - and the longer you allow someone to know you - the more the light and shadows inside each person become more vivid. This song was our attempt at being as brutally honest about the dangerous and beautiful process of knowing and being known."

Comments

[puppeteergirl.livejournal.com]

I like it!

[ninedaysaqueen.livejournal.com]

Nice! *adds to Ipod* This also makes me think of the song Poison (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S25BzWX-MDM) by Groove Coverage, though that is much more of a pop song.

[elvenjaneite.livejournal.com]

"Oh your hands can heal, your hands can bruise"

In this context, this line is SUPER CREEPY.

I really like this song--I've had some friends mention this group but I haven't actually heard them before.

[freenarnian.livejournal.com]

Ah! I love The Civil Wars! Is it just me or are they becoming popular all of a sudden?

[theorangethief.livejournal.com]

I really like it. Some friends of mine have talked about this singing group but I've never heard any of their songs...I liked it very much! *adds onto ipod playlist*

[thief-alchemist.livejournal.com]

I really like it :D

Thanks for posting it.