Black Nurse Lyrics

Lyric discussion by Cozen 

Cover art for Black Nurse lyrics by Glassjaw

I got the idea that this song is about knowing someone who would be perfect for you but they are in a relationship and how cruel that feeling can be. I feel a "black nurse" is a good term for someone like that, someone who has the ability to heal you but won't

See the lines: The last man in was the first to take the vow (the last man she was with married her) Destined to be obscured/Beyond right in your offset eyes (she doesn't seem him) I'm afraid you'll want me to go without/Return what I've given out (afraid his love won't be returned)