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"A Case of You" by Joni Mitchell

Just before our love got lost
You said
I am as constant as a northern star
And I said
Constantly in the darkness
Worse than that
If you want me, I'll be in the barn
On the back of a carton coaster
In the blue tv screen light
I drew a map of Canada
Oh Canada
With your face scketched on it twice

Oh
You're in my blood like holy wine
You taste so bitter and so sweet
Oh, I could drink a case of you, darlin'
And I would still be on my feet
Oh, I would still be on my feet

Oh
I am 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 the time you told me
You said
Love is touching souls
Surely you touched mine
Cuz part of you pours out of me
In these lines from time to time

Oh
You're in my blood like holy wine
You taste so bitter and so sweet
Oh, I could drink a case of you, darlin'
Still, I would be on my feet
I would still be on my feet

I met a woman
She had a mouth like yours
She knew your life
She knew your devils and your deeds
And she said
Go to him
Stay with him if you can
But be prepared to bleed

Oh
But you are in my blood
You're my holy wine
You're so bitter
Bitter and so sweet
I could drink a case of you, darlin'
Still, I would be on my feet
I would still be on my feet