Lyric discussion by cattieloves 

Cover art for A Ribbon lyrics by Devendra Banhart

I was always enthralled and confused by this song. I love it - it's amazing for when I can't fall asleep; it's pure lullaby. But the last part confuses me: "ribbons around the fumes/we'll be sleeping soon" - I could never figure out what that part meant.

This is going to sound really strange, but this song makes me feel really attracted to him. I think it's just the intimacy of the whole thing, it feels like he's singing just to you - it's an expression of respect, he's asking permission for everything before he does it, and that's really gentlemanly...it's just a cool song.

:*) I love hippies.