The song "I'm Always In Love" by Jeff Tweedy is about the confusion, contradictions, and complexities of love. The lyrics depict a sense of longing and an inability to fully understand or control one's emotions. The opening line, "Why, I wonder is my heart full of holes," suggests a feeling of emptiness or incompleteness despite being in love. The phrase "the feeling goes but my hair keeps growing" may indicate that despite the passing of time and change, the desire for love remains constant. The line "Will I set the sun on a big-wheeled wagon" could symbolize the idea of achieving something grand or significant in the pursuit of love. The repetition of "I'm bragging, I'm always in love" suggests a pride and excitement that comes with being in love, even though it might not always make sense. The verse "When I let go of your throat, sweet throttle" and "When I clean the lash of your black-belt model" paint a picture of intensity and desire within a relationship. The line "Will I catch the moon like a bird in a cage" expresses a feeling of hope and the longing to capture something beautiful and seemingly unattainable. The chorus, "I'm always in love," emphasizes the speaker's perpetual state of being in love, possibly suggesting their susceptibility to falling in love easily or their constant pursuit of romantic connections. The verse "When I fold the cold in my jet-lag palm" and "When I soak so long I forget my mother" evoke a sense of detachment or distraction caused by love. Despite these experiences, the singer boasts, "I'm always in love." The lyrics "It's a drag I snag, I'm always in love" convey the idea that love can sometimes be burdensome or challenging. The repetition of the phrase "I'm worried" suggests a concern or anxiety about the unpredictable nature of love. Overall, "I'm Always In Love" explores the contradictory nature of love, capturing the ongoing quest for love, the confusion it brings, and the power it holds over an individual's emotions.
