Someone's Disaster
Yearning for Catastrophic Love: 'Someone's Disaster' by Beach Weather
Lyrics
I've been searching for a drug like you
The singer is seeking a metaphorical "drug," likely referring to something addictive or captivating, symbolized by the addressee.
Breathing in that Pollyanna youth
Referencing a youthful, optimistic perspective ("Pollyanna youth") that the singer associates with the addressee, finding something refreshing and positive.
Chasing down those melancholy hues
The singer is actively pursuing feelings of sadness or pensiveness ("melancholy hues") associated with the addressee.
'Cause I've been searching for a drug like you
Reiterates the desire to find someone or something similar to the captivating and addictive qualities mentioned earlier.
Oh it kills me and there's no denying that I can't shake
The singer acknowledges the intense effect of this longing, an almost painful feeling that they cannot shake off.
'Cause I just wanna be someone's disaster
Expresses the desire to be the source of chaos or turmoil in someone else's life ("someone's disaster").
And I can't break but I know you're trying
Despite feeling unable to change, there's an understanding that the addressee is attempting to help or influence positively.
And it kills me 'cause I just wanna be someone's disaster
Reiterates the longing to be the cause of upheaval or intensity in someone's life.
You've been looking for a wreck like me
The addressee seeks a partner who embodies chaos or calamity ("a wreck") in a perfect, harmonious way.
A perfect catastrophic harmony
Describes an ideal connection where chaos and catastrophe blend seamlessly, forming a perfect union.
Falling in and out of symmetry
Implies fluctuating between balance and disorder within this relationship, experiencing moments of symmetry and asymmetry.
'Cause you've been looking for a wreck like me
Reiterates the addressee's pursuit of someone who represents chaos or disaster.
Oh it kills me and there's no denying that I can't shake
Similar to line 6, acknowledging the intense and inescapable nature of these desires.
'Cause I just wanna be someone's disaster
Reaffirms the longing to be the catalyst for upheaval or turbulence in someone's life.
And I can't break but I know you're trying
Despite feeling unchangeable, recognizing the efforts made by the other person to influence positively.
And it kills me 'cause I just wanna be someone's disaster
Restates the desire to be the source of intensity or chaos in someone else's life.
I've been searching for a drug like you
A repetition of the singer's pursuit of finding something captivating or addictive represented by the addressee.
You've been looking for a wreck like me
Reiterates the addressee's pursuit of chaos or upheaval, this time encapsulating the singer's qualities.
I've been searching for a drug like you
Repeats the desire to find something addictive or captivating similar to the addressee.
Oh for a drug like you
Emphasizes the longing for something similar to the captivating qualities represented by the addressee.
It kills me and there's no denying that I can't shake
Reiteration of the intense, unshakeable nature of the desires expressed earlier.
'Cause I just wanna be someone's disaster
Reflects the desire to be the cause of upheaval or intensity in someone else's life.
And I can't break but I know you're trying
Acknowledges the efforts made by the other person to positively influence despite feeling unchangeable.
And it kills me 'cause I just wanna be someone's disaster
Restates the longing to be the source of intensity or chaos in someone else's life.
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