Paul, Paul, this is the claim you never made, the fervor you never showed. You were so cool and light, so elusive, and I never felt you encircling me and claiming possession. Rango is saying all the words I wanted to hear you say. You never came close to me, even while taking me. You took me as men take foreign women in distant countries whose language they cannot speak. You took me in silence and strangeness.
The text reflects a deep sense of longing and disappointment regarding an unfulfilled emotional connection. The speaker addresses Paul, expressing how he never fully engaged in the relationship, lacking the passionate fervor she desired. Instead, she describes him as distant and elusive, evoking a sense of missed intimacy as she wished for a more profound connection with him.
In her words, Rango articulates the feelings that were left unspoken between them. The speaker conveys a sense of being taken in a manner akin to a foreign woman, highlighting the silence and complexity of their interactions. This imagery underscores the emotional distance that persisted despite the physical relationship, creating a poignant contrast between desire and reality.