Discover the story of the song > Van Gogh – pony bradshaw

The song is about the protagonist dreaming about being Van Gogh and painting in his own space. He mentions missing his partner, Mary. Then, he talks about his partner who he describes as having "absinthe eyes" and wanting to break the mold. The chorus talks about enjoying talking dirty and lying with his partner, while the bridge repeats the question of where his partner is. The song concludes with the protagonist enjoying listening to Jimmy Reed's music while drinking bourbon.