"That I don't want to live in your side
Though the rose is vermillion
And I find it so hard to survive
Without when within you"
"A thorn in the side" is an old phrase that describes a recurring problem that tends to get the better of you. The song implies this phrase sexually. Figuratively, our story teller is more than a thorn in Lavinia's side; he is a thriving, red rose. But only thorn is given to Lavinia. The rose belongs to Lucia.
This one lyric especially stands out...
"That I don't want to live in your side Though the rose is vermillion And I find it so hard to survive Without when within you"
"A thorn in the side" is an old phrase that describes a recurring problem that tends to get the better of you. The song implies this phrase sexually. Figuratively, our story teller is more than a thorn in Lavinia's side; he is a thriving, red rose. But only thorn is given to Lavinia. The rose belongs to Lucia.