Okay, I could be totally wrong, but here's what I think. I think it's about a couple who have a lot of problems, but it's about how at night, having sex, it really defines the relationship and how he feels about her. He's saying they argue during the day, "I'm warning you tonight is not the night for fights, lies white or otherwise. My mood isn't better yet, sober and humorless." This is all he feels like he's getting from being with her, but at the same time, "I'm trying to let you know, you're not just another," She's not like any other girl, "You're under the covers, I'm under your thumb." When they're together like that, she's the only one, and he can't say no to her. But she's argumentative and it's difficult, "Okay I'm lying when I'm telling you you're right, but you don't like the truth served straight or otherwise." So, he's just trying to tell her "You're the finest of specimens," but the truth is, it's a really messed up relationship with lots of arguing.
I completely agree with your interpretation. I wouldn't have said that the sex defines the relationship, but I think that's right, b/c that's the things he saying to appease her, telling her how great the sex is.
What I don't get is why he's telling her to turn off the light and leave him alone, yet he's an insomniac and needs a sedative. IS she the one keeping him awake and making him be an insomniac?
I completely agree with your interpretation. I wouldn't have said that the sex defines the relationship, but I think that's right, b/c that's the things he saying to appease her, telling her how great the sex is.
What I don't get is why he's telling her to turn off the light and leave him alone, yet he's an insomniac and needs a sedative. IS she the one keeping him awake and making him be an insomniac?
Okay, I could be totally wrong, but here's what I think. I think it's about a couple who have a lot of problems, but it's about how at night, having sex, it really defines the relationship and how he feels about her. He's saying they argue during the day, "I'm warning you tonight is not the night for fights, lies white or otherwise. My mood isn't better yet, sober and humorless." This is all he feels like he's getting from being with her, but at the same time, "I'm trying to let you know, you're not just another," She's not like any other girl, "You're under the covers, I'm under your thumb." When they're together like that, she's the only one, and he can't say no to her. But she's argumentative and it's difficult, "Okay I'm lying when I'm telling you you're right, but you don't like the truth served straight or otherwise." So, he's just trying to tell her "You're the finest of specimens," but the truth is, it's a really messed up relationship with lots of arguing.
Okay, wow that was long. I'ma shut up now.
I completely agree with your interpretation. I wouldn't have said that the sex defines the relationship, but I think that's right, b/c that's the things he saying to appease her, telling her how great the sex is.
What I don't get is why he's telling her to turn off the light and leave him alone, yet he's an insomniac and needs a sedative. IS she the one keeping him awake and making him be an insomniac?
I completely agree with your interpretation. I wouldn't have said that the sex defines the relationship, but I think that's right, b/c that's the things he saying to appease her, telling her how great the sex is.
What I don't get is why he's telling her to turn off the light and leave him alone, yet he's an insomniac and needs a sedative. IS she the one keeping him awake and making him be an insomniac?