Lyrics
When the light that shines turns bloody red
Reference to a significant change or crisis, symbolized by a shift from a normal state ("light") to a troubling one ("bloody red").
It'll distort halos in my head
Indication that the crisis affects the perception of purity or goodness ("halos") in the singer's thoughts or consciousness.
I hate my hate Oh
An expression of intense self-disgust and inner turmoil, possibly reflecting personal struggles or conflicts.
When the ones you love turn leave and go
A depiction of losing loved ones and the subsequent distortion of one's understanding of familiar aspects of life.
It'll distort all the things you know
Continuation of the theme of distortion caused by the departure of loved ones, emphasizing the impact on perception.
I hate my hate Oh
A repetition of self-loathing, reinforcing the emotional intensity and struggle expressed in the lyrics.
Stay with me, you'll understand
An invitation for someone to stay, suggesting that understanding will come with time or shared experiences.
I can't hold you, 'cause I've got broken hands
Admission of physical limitation ("broken hands") preventing the singer from providing physical comfort or support.
When your bestest friends are only blokes
Observation about the limited nature of close relationships, possibly highlighting a lack of emotional support or understanding.
That shows you all the bad things you don't know
Recognition that trusted friends may expose the singer to negative aspects of life that were previously unknown.
I hate my hate Oh
Reiteration of self-hatred, emphasizing the internal struggle and emotional pain experienced by the singer.
Stay with me, I think you'll understand
A repetition of the invitation for understanding, reinforcing the desire for connection despite personal challenges.
I can't hold you 'cause I've got broken hands
Restatement of physical limitation ("broken hands") preventing the singer from offering physical comfort or support.
Stay with me and you'll understand
Continued plea for someone to stay, emphasizing the importance of shared understanding in the relationship.
Look at these fingers I can't hold you with
Explicit acknowledgment of physical incapacity, drawing attention to the inability to provide physical touch or support.
Broken hands
A direct reference to the central theme, highlighting the singer's literal inability to hold someone due to broken hands.
I've got broken hands
Repetition of the phrase "I've got broken hands," emphasizing the persistent physical limitation and its impact on relationships.
I've got broken hands
-I've got broken hands
-I've got broken hands
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