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Ugly Love
Eels
Dear cousin,
I got your letter
It was more than i thought i deserved
Well she sounds perfect, all i dream of
And i dream about so much it is absurd
But when i get there and she sees me
I'll be impressed if she does not run screaming
My kind of love is an ugly love
But it's real and it lasts a long, long time
I had a thought while i was sleeping
And i dreamed about a place for us to rest
Eternity under the old oak tree
But i go too far i guess
Maybe i'll think about tomorrow
And maybe i can get her to stay that long
'cause my kind of love is an ugly love
But it's real and it lasts a long, long time
And if she finds me so repulsive
She wouldn't be the first to wretch
Well i decided one day long ago
I was never gonna be the greatest catch
And if she cares about the car i drive
Then she can get in hers
The moment i arrive
'cause my kind of love is an ugly love
But it's real and it lasts a long, long time
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Translated byAllen Morningstar
About this Song
Ugly Love by Eels delves into the darker and often painful side of romantic relationships. It's a raw, honest portrayal of love that isn't picture-perfect but rather marred with flaws, misunderstandings, and emotional scars. The key themes include heartbreak, disillusionment with idealized love, and coming to terms with the imperfections that come with deep connections. One particularly poignant moment in the song is when the narrator reflects on being hurt yet still drawn to the person, showcasing the complex push-pull dynamics of such relationships.
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