In summary:
This is a song about a lover whose honesty is a wedge between him and the singer.
Thematic elements:
When something is a "church," it is an unassailable dogma, a sanctuary into which one retreats.
"Vinegar" is a black liquid, often used to evoke bitterness. (Because she refers to vinegar and oil, the vinegar here is balsamic vinegar).
"Salt" is a crystallized solid, often used as an evocation of reality.
"Oil" is a clear and slick liquid, often used in reference to something that doesn't mix well.
"I don't dare to ask why" is in direct contrast to her earlier statement that "sometimes it's better to lie."
Analysis:
On one hand, she respects that his honesty removes or "dissolves" much of her inherent bitterness and crystalized views.
On the other hand, hearing the truth also hurts. It especially hurts when her lover points out, honestly, that their interests are different. Even though they may be touching, they aren't mixing.
She thinks it's okay to lie at times in order to connect, or mix, well with others. The fact that he doesn't lie scares her. But she doesn't dare to ask him why he doesn't lie, because the -honest- answer may be that he doesn't really want to mix with her.
In summary: This is a song about a lover whose honesty is a wedge between him and the singer.
Thematic elements: When something is a "church," it is an unassailable dogma, a sanctuary into which one retreats.
"Vinegar" is a black liquid, often used to evoke bitterness. (Because she refers to vinegar and oil, the vinegar here is balsamic vinegar).
"Salt" is a crystallized solid, often used as an evocation of reality.
"Oil" is a clear and slick liquid, often used in reference to something that doesn't mix well.
"I don't dare to ask why" is in direct contrast to her earlier statement that "sometimes it's better to lie."
Analysis: On one hand, she respects that his honesty removes or "dissolves" much of her inherent bitterness and crystalized views.
On the other hand, hearing the truth also hurts. It especially hurts when her lover points out, honestly, that their interests are different. Even though they may be touching, they aren't mixing.
She thinks it's okay to lie at times in order to connect, or mix, well with others. The fact that he doesn't lie scares her. But she doesn't dare to ask him why he doesn't lie, because the -honest- answer may be that he doesn't really want to mix with her.