Lady, all the troubles are my fright, I disgust you.
Feel the power. You cut the truth into you.
Why? Do you think I'd hidden out? On this rely
I could kiss you, with lines of escape in my mouth.
Please, let me bring back this gifts of mine to the woman.
His eyes shined on my back as I slept and knew you.
You didn't leave it all. You made an even call.
My belly released the stars and tears between the
Scars.
Ooooh.
We're where we belong, it should end here,
Until the end of time,
Beyond the moment that ends our bondage.
I am your failed husband contender,
I'm your loan shark of bliss.
This dream you've ridden on turns your world to explosions
You need to be alone to heal this bleeding stone.
Now, smell the rain of London, it still insists
That we beg for our purity.
As if we are pure in the rain of our contentment,
As if I can think of this no more.



Lyrics submitted by weezerific:cutlery

Track duration: 03:10

"Vancouver" as written by Matt Johnson, Jeff Buckley, Michael Tighe, Mick Grondahl

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    General Comment:^^ Wow, I think you're on to something there. Elizabeth Fraser, who the song is supposedly about, had a daughter with a member of her band, The Cocteau Twins, and he wasn't entirely out of the picture when she and Jeff had their very quick fling.
    Flag melusineon April 27, 2012   Link
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    My Interpretation:I don't know much about his personal life, but I thought it sounded like Jeff was with someone who in part was attached to someone he knew: 'gifts of mine to the woman... his eyes shined on my back as I slept and knew you... You didn't leave... made an even call... it should end here... failed husband contender... beg for purity'. Seems like some kind of sin has been committed that has to be stopped, and she thought she could go on for as long as she liked 'dream you've ridden on turns your world into explosions'. Perhaps the other person has found out and given an ultimatum or something. And either she or Jeff has been hurt 'heal this bleeding stone' which it seems neither anticipated.

    It also seems like he has guilt for distracting her from whoever the other 'contender' was with 'I'm your loan shark of bliss'. And of course again the asking for purity part, Jeff saying 'as if I can think of this no more'.

    Like I say I know little about his personal life but I think guilt and sex are themes. I also really love this song both musically and lyrically, I don't feel like the lyrics were shoved in as some have suggested above, I think they are perfect for the music.
    Flag vxfstson April 01, 2012   Link
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    General Comment:whenever I hear Muse and Radiohead nowadays, I couldn't help but think of Jeff Buckley. I mean, his influence is very much evident to their music...considering his short career and w/ only one album he released during his lifetime, he's very much influential. He's like Jesus Christ!! It's amazing how one person can have so much influence to a lot of people, not just musicians..and he continues to do so even after he's gone. Amazing.
    Flag d/c addicton July 27, 2009   Link
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    General Comment:This song just sucks me in period. He has such raw emotion that comes out that gives me chills. I love the ending it leaves you completely wanting more...Just makes me say ooooh!
    Flag cristal1124on June 02, 2009   Link
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    General Comment:I can't let this song go right now. I just can't fathom this song ever entering the category of repetitive boredom, it's just too damn good. I can't imagine this song being any better than it already is, though I do think Buckley could have made it possible. An unforgettable melody that sucks you in from the first verse and doesn't let you go until long after the song is done. Beautiful, beautiful.
    Flag Onelifeon May 29, 2009   Link
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    General Comment:amazing melody. unfinished or not, this song is incredible.
    Flag countess of persiaon September 13, 2007   Link
  • +1
    General Comment:I think out of all the songs he didn't get to release, this one had the most potential. He sounde so vulnerable, like he was really trying to get rid of some demons inside him.
    Flag Jonsion January 02, 2007   Link
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    General Comment:i agree with pods. the instrumental is so much....better. if youre a buckley fan, you need to buy the live in chicago dvd.
    Flag firstofthechildrenon December 18, 2006   Link
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    General Comment:this songs kinda wierd not one of my favorite jeff buckley tunes!! *plugs ears*
    Flag Tonagamuon September 02, 2006   Link
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    General Comment:I love this song and I disagree that it is unfinished. It is absolutely perfect the way it is. I honestly don't care about the words; I love the melody they make. It might as well be in a foreign language.
    Flag Maliejandraon August 29, 2006   Link

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