Just before our love got lost you said "I am as constant as a northern star"
And I said, "Constantly in the darkness
Where's that at? If you want me I'll be in the bar"
On the back of a cartoon coaster, in the blue TV screen light
I drew a map of Canada, oh Ca - na - da
With your face sketched on it twice
Oh, you’re in my blood like holy wine
You taste so bitter and so sweet
Oh I could drink a case of you, darling
And I would still be on my feet, oh I would still be on my feet
Oh I am a lonely painter, I live in a box of paints
I'm frightened by the devil and I'm drawn to those ones that ain't afraid
I remember that time that you told me, you said
"Love is touching souls", surely you touched mine
’Cause part of you pours out of me in these lines from time to time
Oh, you’re in my blood like holy wine
You taste so bitter and so sweet
Oh I could drink a case of you, darling
Still I'd be on my feet, I would still be on my feet
I met a woman, she had a mouth like yours
She knew your life, she knew your devils and your deeds
And she said "Go to him, stay with him if you can but be prepared to bleed"
Oh but you are in my blood, you're my holy wine
You're so bitter, bitter and so sweet
Oh I could drink a case of you, darling
Still I'd be on my feet, I would still be on my feet
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