Discover the story of the song > Phantasmagoria in Two – Tim Buckley

The lyrics are about a man asking his partner if she would stay with him through tough times if he were to give up everything for her. He tells her that he will cry if she lies to him, but he will laugh if she tells him about her sins. He questions if they could find their love again, and alludes to the fact that things have changed between them. Overall, the song is about love, vulnerability, and the fear of being alone.