Just before our love got lost you said I am as constant as a 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 cartoon coaster In the blue TV screen light I drew a map of Canada Oh Canada With your face sketched on it twice Oh you are in my blood like holy wine You taste so bitter And so sweet oh I could drink a case of you, darling and I would Still be on my feet Oh 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 Oh 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 oh I could drink a case of you darling Still I'd be on my feet I would still be on my feet Hmm