Interpret:

Joni Mitchell

Album:

Ladies Of The Canyon

He comes for conversation
I comfort him sometimes
Comfort and consultation
He knows that's what he'll find


I bring him grapes and cheeses
He brings me songs to play
He sees me when he pleases
I see him in cafes


And I only say hello
And turn away before his lady knows
How much I want to see him


She removes him like a ring
To wash her hands
She only brings him out to show her friends
I want to free him


Secrets and sharing soda
That's how our time began
Love is a story told to a friend
It's second hand


But I'll listen to his questions
I'll give my answers when they're found
He says she keeps him guessing
But I know she keeps him down


She speaks in sorry sentences
Miraculous repentances
I don't believe her


Tomorrow he will come to me
And he'll speak his sorrow endlessly and ask me why
Why can't I leave her?


He comes for conversation
I comfort him sometimes
Comfort and consultation
He knows that's what he'll find