Black Flowers Lyrics

Lyric discussion by ty_41bs 

Cover art for Black Flowers lyrics by Yo La Tengo

I mostly agree with youmakemenervous(good analysis), but i feel like they were in a relationship before, but they broke up. Though there are still feelings on both sides, and her going around and sleeping with guys leaves her ashamed.

Also this song is good at the writer showing a contrast between him and the other guys:

When some pretty boys with skinny ties With black flowers and Valentines Try to take you home Do you recognize that I Have stopped before you get too high On your own