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



Chorus:

Oh, you are in my blood like holy wine

You taste so bitter and you taste so sweet

Oh, I could drink a case of you, darling

And I'd still be on my feet

I'd 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

I remember that time you told me

"Love is 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 in my blood like holy wine

You taste so bitter and so sweet

Oh I could drink a case of you

I could drink a case of you, darling

And I'd still be on my feet

I'd 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, you are in my blood like holy wine

You taste so bitter and you taste so sweet

Oh, I could drink a case of you, darling

And I'd still be on my feet

I'd still be on my feet.