Lyric discussion by sheslostcontrol16 

Cover art for Velvet lyrics by Big Pink, The

yumm this song is just so trippy but in a good way. i think that The lyrics are open to interpretation about it being about seeing an ex again that you haven’t quite got over or been a cheater. I like to think its about the latter, or a mixture of both so here’s my interpretation:

I’ve seen it in my hands, Burn in my heart. I’ve seen it in my past, back in my home but does it make sense, to see her again I don’t know.

He has control over a relationship and he knows it, and is aware that they both will get hurt as it has happened many times before. He knows he shouldn’t agree to meet up with someone else to cheat on his girlfriend, but he can’t resist.

I’ve felt it for some time, now. And not at all Poison in my head, God love hurts I’m not looking for love, but its hard to resist I don’t recall being this dead

He thinks he’s falling in love with his girlfriend and that he has been doing so for a while. His cheating ways coming from his head always hurt his heart. Although he doesn’t intend on falling in love he can’t help but do so.

She’s the only one , Lost the best I had I found her in a dream Looking for me This heart’s on fire I’ll bring myself Up to fall, And down again

His current/ex girlfriend is perfect for him and he is convinced that she is “the one”. He can’t help but fall in love with her no matter how hard he tries to prevent it.

These arms of mine Don’t mind who they hold So should I maybe, just leave love alone You call out my name for the love you need But you won’t find it in me

He’s saying that really, he’s not bothered about who he sleeps with as long as it’s with someone. He’s come to grips with his attitude so realizes that maybe he shouldn’t embark on any relationships. His “perfect girl” is trying to engage in a relationship with him but he’s trying to insist that he’s not good enough for her and can’t give her what she deserves.

These arms of mine don’t mind who they hold You were made for me, now I’ll leave love alone

He realizes that he has met his perfect girl and will never find anyone else like her but still doesn’t know whether to let go of being in love or having casual sex.

I can see the end of what I begun, A tale of love, Come and gone Now my love No promises I won’t go Falling in love.

He knows that the relationship will never work and that it will end at some point and has vowed that from now on he will prevent falling in love or been involved in a relationship.