The Real Thing Lyrics

Lyric discussion by Pokester 

Cover art for The Real Thing lyrics by Phoenix

Well Lancelot was the kings man who betrayed king authur thus destroying his relationship. Salomé is a biblical reference to erotic dancing and lust. So pretty much this girl is trouble- everyone's warned him but now he sees the chaos she's created--"pour lava in the ocean". Pretty much she's doing it because she's bored and has this "power" he missed. I think he's asking her to surrender herself sort of, like he finally understands what she's doing with him now admit it.

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