VENUS - A Case of You

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 need me I'll be at the bar"
On the back of a cartoon coaster
In the blue of the TV screen light
I drew a map of Canada
Oh, Canada
With your face sketched on it twice

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

I am a lonely painter
I live in a box of paints
I'm frightened by the devil
And I'm drawn to those who ain't that afraid
I remember the time when you told me "Love was touching souls"
Well surely you touched mine
'Cause part of you pours out of me
In these lines from time to time

Oh, you're my blood you're my holy wine
You taste so bitter and so sweet
Oh but I could drink a case of you, darling
And I'd 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 if you can
But be prepared to bleed"

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

Written by:
Joni Mitchell

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