Just before our love got lost you said "I am as constant as the northern star."
And I said, "constantly in the darkness where's that at?
If you want me I'll be in the bar."
On the back of a cotton coaster
In the blue tv screen light
I drew a map of Canada
Oh Canada with your face sketched on it twice.

In my blood, like holy wine, you taste so bitter and so sweet
Well, I could drink a case of you, darling and I would still be on my feet
I would still be on my feet

Oh I am a lonely painter
I live in a box of paints
I'm frightened by the devil and I'm drawn to those ones that ain't afraid
I remember that time you told me "love is touching souls"
Surely you touched mine 'cause part of you pours out of me in these lines from time to time.

My blood, like holy wine, you taste so bitter and so sweet
Well, I could drink a case of you, darling and I would still be on my feet
I would still be on my feet

I met a woman
She had a mouth like yours
She knew your devils and your deeds and she said, "go to him, stay with him but be prepared to bleed"

My blood, like holy wine, you taste so bitter and so sweet
Well, I could drink a case of you, darling and I would still be on my feet
I would still be on my fee