About the song
Let’s delve into the heartfelt ballad “A Case of You” by Joni Mitchell. Released in 1971, this timeless song has touched the hearts of listeners with its raw emotion and poetic lyrics. Penned by the talented Joni Mitchell herself, “A Case of You” is featured on her critically acclaimed album “Blue.”
Joni Mitchell, known for her soulful voice and introspective songwriting, crafted “A Case of You” as a personal reflection on love and longing. The song showcases Mitchell’s ability to convey complex emotions with simplicity and honesty, earning her widespread praise from critics and fans alike.
Though “A Case of You” didn’t achieve significant chart success upon its release, it has since become one of Mitchell’s most beloved and enduring songs. Its intimate portrayal of vulnerability and yearning resonates with listeners of all ages, making it a timeless classic in the singer-songwriter genre.
As you listen to “A Case of You,” you’ll be drawn into Mitchell’s world of love and loss, where every word feels like a confession and every note like a sigh. It’s a song that speaks to the universal experience of longing for connection and understanding in the face of heartache.
Whether you’re revisiting Joni Mitchell’s music or discovering “A Case of You” for the first time, prepare to be swept away by its beauty and poignancy. So, take a moment to immerse yourself in the soul-stirring melodies of Joni Mitchell’s “A Case of You” and let its bittersweet charm wash over you.
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Lyrics
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
Oh, you’re in my blood like holy wine
You taste so bitter and so sweet
Oh, I could drink a case of you, darling
And I would still be on my feet
Oh, I would 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
You said, “Love is touching souls”
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, darling
Still I’d be on my feet
I would 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, but you are in my blood
You’re my holy wine
You’re so bitter
Bitter and so sweet
Oh, I could drink a case of you, darling
Still I’d be on my feet
I would still be on my feet