mulled wine
Paris Paloma Lyrics
Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴ Line by Line Meaning ↴You handed me a mug of mulled wine
In comfort with these brothers of mine
And fathers to alleve my head
Unto you, and you just said
"Oh hon, stay here as long as you like."
Well I like
Honey had a father
I needed a brotherI needed some blood
I needed someone
Would I still I believe in God if I had a father?
I beheaded all the men who said they loved me but they lied
Would I want if I from the battle stole
Right before my sovereign eye
And if I
Honey had a father
I needed a brother
I needed some blood
I needed someone
And the blood
And the blood
And the blood
Is thicker than the water
And the blood
And the blood
And the blood
Is thicker than the water
No blood of the covenant is thicker
Than the water of the womb
And I′ll never renounce my sister
I just had to renounce you
You handed me a mug of mulled wine
You handed me a mug of mulled wine
(In comfort with these brothers of mine)
(Honey had a father)
In comfort with these brothers of mine
(And fathers to alleve my head)
(Unto you, and you just said)
You handed me a mug of mulled wine
(In comfort with these brothers of mine)
(And fathers to alleve my head)
(Well I like)
You handed me a mug of mulled wine
(Honey had a father, I needed a brother)
(I needed some blood)
I needed someone
Overall Meaning
The song "Mulled Wine" by Paris Paloma is a haunting meditation on family, blood ties, and the search for belonging. The verses weave together themes of religion, violence, and love, while the chorus repeats the phrase "And the blood / Is thicker than the water," echoing the age-old saying that family bonds are stronger than any other kind.
The opening line sets the scene: "You handed me a mug of mulled wine / In comfort with these brothers of mine / And fathers to alleve my head." The singer is surrounded by a group of men who offer her solace and support, but she is still grappling with unresolved questions about her own family history. She wonders, "Would I still believe in God if I had a father? / I beheaded all the men who said they loved me but they lied."
The chorus is both a declaration of loyalty and a rejection of the idea that blood ties are the only ones that matter. The singer sings, "No blood of the covenant is thicker / Than the water of the womb / And I'll never renounce my sister / I just had to renounce you." She is asserting her right to choose her own family, even as she acknowledges the power of the connections that are imposed upon us by birth.
The final verse brings the song full circle, repeating the opening lines with a slight variation: "You handed me a mug of mulled wine / You handed me a mug of mulled wine / (In comfort with these brothers of mine) / (Honey had a father)." The repetition emphasizes the cyclical nature of the singer's search for belonging, and the unresolved tension between her past and present.
Overall, "Mulled Wine" is a poignant exploration of the human need for connection and the complexities of family relationships. Paloma's haunting voice and evocative lyrics create a mood of urgency and longing, inviting the listener to share in the singer's search for meaning.
Line by Line Meaning
You handed me a mug of mulled wine
You offered me a warm drink to soothe me.
In comfort with these brothers of mine
In the company of my closest friends who feel like family.
And fathers to alleve my head
And father figures who can take away my pain and stress.
Unto you, and you just said
With you as my support, you simply said to me
"Oh hon, stay here as long as you like."
"Stay here and take all the time you need.'"
Well I like
I appreciate your kind gesture and want to stay a while.
Honey had a father
I think about how my life might be different if I had a father figure.
I needed a brother
I needed someone who understands me and supports me like a sibling would.
I needed some blood
I needed a connection to my family and heritage.
I needed someone
I needed someone to lean on when times got tough.
Would I still I believe in God if I had a father?
I wonder if my belief in God would be different if my life circumstances had been different.
I beheaded all the men who said they loved me but they lied
I have been betrayed by those who claimed to love me, so I have become distrusting.
Would I want if I from the battle stole
Would I take what I want if I didn't have the support of my family?
Right before my sovereign eye
In full view of those with power over me.
Honey had a father
Again, I reflect on the difference a father figure could make in my life.
I needed a brother
I yearn for a bond with someone who has my back.
I needed some blood
I crave a connection to my roots and ancestry.
I needed someone
I needed a support system I could rely on.
And the blood
The bond of family and shared heritage
And the blood
The bond of family and shared heritage
And the blood
The bond of family and shared heritage
Is thicker than the water
Is stronger than any outside connection or bond.
And the blood
The bond of family and shared heritage
And the blood
The bond of family and shared heritage
And the blood
The bond of family and shared heritage
Is thicker than the water
Is stronger than any outside connection or bond.
No blood of the covenant is thicker
No bond or agreement is stronger than
Than the water of the womb
The initial bond and connection we have to our mothers.
And I’ll never renounce my sister
I will always stand by and support my female siblings.
I just had to renounce you
I had to let go of a toxic relationship that wasn't serving me well.
Writer(s): Paris Paloma
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