Discover the story of the song > I Paint a Design – Michael Hurley

The protagonist is a painter who is skilled at creating beautiful designs. He can paint anything, like a white horse or a fire breathing dragon, on the side of a wagon. He talks about a woman with beautiful eyes who looked at him and how he can't capture the sweetness of that moment in a picture. He also mentions the time when he painted a bridge during a big earthquake and how he can paint a picture of a broken heart. Lastly, he mentions a woman who used to follow him, but he can't remember her name because she never stayed around for very long. Overall, the lyrics are about the protagonist's painting skills and his experiences with women.