Anymore
Heart's Battle: Love's Struggle in 'Anymore'
Lyrics
Distance makes the heart grow fonder
Expresses the common saying that being apart can strengthen feelings of affection.
And you know how fond my heart can be
Highlighting the depth of the singer's affectionate nature.
The part of me that's holding out longer
Refers to a resilient part of the singer, possibly in a relationship, that withstands challenges.
Is ruining every part of me
Acknowledges internal struggles that negatively impact the singer's well-being.
You mess around it gets me sadder
Describes emotional distress caused by the partner's actions, even if unintentional.
Even though you don't mean it that way
Recognizes that the partner's behavior hurts, despite their lack of intent.
At this point I would so much rather
Expresses a desire to avoid emotional pain by blocking out feelings.
Block it out and throw my whole heart away
Contemplates the drastic step of discarding emotions entirely.
Oh I wanna murder the part of me that wants you at by door
Expresses a strong wish to eliminate the part of the self that craves the partner's presence.
I forget that I don't kill myself anymore
Acknowledges a past struggle with self-destructive tendencies but claims to have overcome them.
Every time I ask for signals
Highlights the singer's quest for signs or signals in the relationship.
The universe spells out your name
Suggests that the universe responds by emphasizing the partner's influence.
And it's not hard just being single
States that being single isn't difficult, but self-hatred makes it challenging.
It's all the hating myself cause I'm to blame
Attributes self-hatred to personal responsibility, possibly for relationship difficulties.
I want you more than words can express
Expresses a strong desire for the partner that goes beyond words.
Maybe I just don't know what to say
Suggests difficulty in expressing feelings adequately.
I try to love you a little less
Admits struggling to reduce love for the partner due to fear of betrayal.
But this part of me doesn't like to be betrayed
Reveals a reluctance to be betrayed and a conflict within the singer.
Oh I think I'll survive this chapter of me
Expresses confidence in surviving a challenging phase of personal growth.
Cause you said that I was strong and someday
Recalls encouragement from the partner about personal strength and a hopeful future.
My world could be a good place to be
Anticipates a positive transformation in the singer's life.
You deserve the best
Acknowledges the partner's deserving nature, possibly in a future relationship context.
I just wish your best was me
Expresses a wish to be the partner's best choice.
I've tried to digress
Indicates attempts to divert attention or emotions but facing resistance.
But something won't let me free
Describes feeling trapped or unable to break free from emotional struggles.
You loved me once
Reflects on past love and hints at the possibility of rekindling it.
I bet you could love me again
Posits that the partner might rediscover love for the singer.
Cause baby it's haunting to think
Describes the haunting nature of contemplating a lost friendship or relationship.
Of the one who called me their best friend
References the emotional impact of being called a best friend.
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