Lyric discussion by ElliotSmithFan 

Cover art for Tailor lyrics by Julie Doiron

I would like to think these lyrics are have been intentionally chosen, painstakingly crafted, and laden with scorching double entendre that masks vicious anger with cute nothings. I immediately liked (most of) Julie's songs, but interpreting her as a sevant lyricists makes her even better.

Why a tie? A tie is worn around a neck...
Why a baker? Well, this is the only line that I'm don't have any interpretation for. And I wouldn't mind taking my time? The subject does mind taking her time.

If I were your paper you could read me like a book? Extreme sarcasm. If I was your pen, then you could hold me in your hand? An accusation of the opposite.
And I wouldn't mind you taking your time drawing the straight lines? Straight lines, as in straight lines in the sand, and various other military/belligerence styled connotations.

If I were a snow plow I could plow a path to you? You are so cold that I need a snow plow.
If I were a snow flake I would fall right next to you? You are the winter. And if I were your wood stove I could keep you warm at night? Just setting up the next line, I believe.
If I were the fire I could keep you warm all night? I am the fire and I will happy burn you.
And I wouldn't mind taking my time? Literal, given the previous sentiments.
No I wouldn't mind taking my time for you? Same.

Hopefully people find this song as fascinating as I do.