The odd power of song lyrics

These are two of my favorite passages from songs. They were written years apart by different men, most likely under far different circumstances. And like many lyrics from good songwriters (and these two are among the best in my opinion), their original intent was probably much different from what I later interpreted them to mean. Still, these lyrics always seem to travel fairly closely together when I think of one or the other. Perhaps it's because I'm seeking some sort of contradiction or counterbalance to how I'm feeling one way or another within a particular moment. In some weird way, these lyrics give me that: balance. 


Look me in the eye,
Then, tell me that I'm satisfied
Was you satisfied?


- Paul Westerberg "Unsatisfied" 


I've got reservations
about so many things
but not about you.


- Jeff Tweedy "Reservations"