Love and Some Verses Lyrics

Lyric discussion by gingerale10 

Cover art for Love and Some Verses lyrics by Iron & Wine

I would love this to be the first song at my wedding, if i get married this could be too literal of an interpretation, but i like the simplicity of it "Love is a dress that you made long to hide your knees " -symbolizes the purity (and the actual design) of a wedding dress which are traditionally worn long, in this case it makes me think it might symbolize the anticipation of truly and fully revealing oneself to each other not to mention "I'll love you only" - common given promise at a wedding "may i be weaved in your hair" could be a sign of his desire to be permanent in her life, as close as he can possibly feel

during the second verse i think of a married couple, dancing their first dance at their reception and he's whispering in her ear all the things he feels and wants for them

he mentions "changing contentments" which can relate to how a couple can struggle through good times and bad, followed by his repetition of the line "may i be weaved in your hair" relates to the first verse in which he will always love her just like he did in the beginning

this song is incredibly touching