Lyrics
I used to think that things would change when your new gig ain't work out
The speaker believed that things would change if the new job didn't work out.
I bit my tongue, I ate my words, my life just still won't sort out
The speaker suppressed their opinions and endured difficulties, but their life remained unresolved.
You taught me everything about me that I need to change
The person addressed taught the speaker about the changes they need to make within themselves.
You fought with every solution that I would try to raise
The addressed person resisted or opposed every solution the speaker attempted.
And girl as sun, it sets on summer, the way it hurts like no other
The pain experienced when the summer sun sets is emphasized, possibly symbolizing emotional pain.
Said if one more person takes me for granted again, I'll burn it down
The speaker expresses a threat to take drastic action if they are taken for granted again.
If this is what you'll settle for, I could settle for better
If the current situation is what the addressed person is willing to accept, the speaker can aim for something better.
If it's one thing I don't miss, the stress it's taking, to put you down
The speaker doesn't miss the stress of putting the addressed person down.
Primary reflex, is pour til' my body rejects
The speaker's primary reflex is to consume alcohol until their body rejects it.
Make sure I digest my surroundings before I hit the ground
The speaker reflects on their surroundings before facing challenges.
And girl as sun, it sets on summer, the way it hurts like no other
The pain of a summer sunset is reiterated.
Said if one more person takes me for granted again, I'll burn it down
Repetition of the threat to burn things down if taken for granted.
I'm inconvenient, but suddenly it's okay to reach out?
The speaker feels inconvenient, yet the addressed person suddenly reaches out.
I've heard the words, I'm a demon, the paint you run from your mouth
Others label the speaker as a demon, words escaping from the addressed person's mouth.
It's deja vu, every trigger you set came off on my tongue
Experiencing a sense of déjà vu as triggers set off reactions in the speaker.
I watch it wither, my sanity with no grip on the gun
The speaker witnesses their sanity deteriorate without control.
Blacked out, maybe it's the state, of the light switch
The speaker might be in a state of blackout or confusion, comparing it to a light switch.
Hack, pound, slash open my face, bring me violence
Graphic imagery of violence, possibly reflecting inner turmoil.
No sound, agony, I'm screaming but it's silence
Despite screaming, the speaker feels unheard, emphasizing inner silence.
System looking down, at least I'm sleeping with the sirens
A sense of resignation, finding solace in sleeping with the sirens (perhaps metaphorical).
You broke the pieces, forgetting it doesn't hurt less
The addressee shattered the speaker emotionally, and the pain remains.
Constant walked in on me, bruises open & shirtless
A third party witnessed the speaker in a vulnerable state.
No attempt was decent, regretting each single word said
Regret over the inadequacy of attempts, especially words spoken.
But nothing makes it worse, when you give them hope just to burn that
Creating hope only to destroy it is particularly hurtful.
And girl as sun, it sets on summer, the way it hurts like no other
Recurrence of the pain associated with the setting sun in summer.
Said if one more person takes me for granted again, I'll burn it down
Reiteration of the threat to burn things down if taken for granted.
If this is what you'll settle for, I could settle for better
If the addressed person accepts the current state, the speaker can seek a better situation.
If it's one thing I don't miss, the stress it's taking, to put you down
The speaker does not miss the stress of putting the addressed person down.
Primary reflex, is pour til' my body rejects
Repetition of the primary reflex of consuming alcohol until rejection.
Make sure I digest my surroundings before I hit the ground
Reflecting on surroundings before facing challenges, repeated from line 10.
And girl as sun, it sets on summer, the way it hurts like no other
Reiteration of the pain associated with the setting sun in summer.
Said if one more person takes me for granted again, I'll burn it down
Final repetition of the threat to burn things down if taken for granted.
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