Annie
Annie's Betrayal: A Journey from Darkness to Self-Redemption
Lyrics
I was fifteen when I first saw you
The singer recalls being fifteen when they first encountered the subject of the song.
I was in the dark no light for me to see right through you
They were in a situation of darkness or unawareness, unable to see through the person.
People tried to warn me
Others warned the singer about potential negative impacts from this person.
That you'd try to change me
There was a warning that the individual might attempt to alter the singer's essence or character.
But I was too caught up in your lies
Despite warnings, the singer was engrossed in the deceitful nature of the person.
You told me you'd be patient
The person assured patience to the singer.
You told me that you'd help
They promised assistance, yet the singer feels they are losing their identity.
But I'm spiralling and loosing myself
The singer feels trapped and losing a sense of self.
Cause I was so young
The singer reflects on their youth and vulnerability.
You messed with my life
The person significantly impacted the singer's life in a negative way.
You tore me to pieces I didn't even put up a fight
They were emotionally hurt without putting up resistance.
I had the world in my hands and then you took it away
The singer had everything under control until the person disrupted it.
And now you're begging me to stay
The person who caused harm now seeks the singer's forgiveness or presence.
Fuck you
An expression of anger and disdain towards the person.
I hate you
Strongly conveys hatred towards the person.
You ruined my life
Blames the person for ruining their life.
Shrunk me down to nothing
Feels diminished or reduced to nothing by the person.
Now its up to me to make things right
Accepts responsibility for improving their situation without the person's help.
It would be better for me and for my therapist too
It would benefit the singer and their therapist if they never met the person.
If I never even crossed paths with you
Expresses a wish to avoid crossing paths with the person.
You're spending all day long running round my head
The person's influence lingers in the singer's thoughts consistently.
Better things I could be doing with my time instead
The singer feels their time could be better spent than obsessing over the person.
And its almost been two years now
Reflects on the passage of almost two years since the encounter.
Of being dragged from doctor to doctor
Describes a period of seeking help from various doctors due to the aftermath of the encounter.
You're telling me to stop
The person advises the singer to stop or move on.
You're telling me to run
Encouragement to escape or flee from the person's influence.
You're telling me that I'm not good enough without you
The person's influence led the singer to believe they are inadequate without them.
Wish I could be here without you
Wishes to exist independently from the person's impact.
Annie
The name "Annie" is mentioned, possibly referring to the person or an emblematic figure representing this type of relationship.
Cause I was so young
Reiteration of feeling vulnerable and manipulated due to their young age.
You messed with my life
Expresses the severity of impact caused by the person.
You tore me to pieces I didn't even put up a fight
They were emotionally shattered without resisting.
I had the world in my hands and then you took it away
The singer had control until the person intervened.
And now you're begging me to stay
The person who caused harm seeks the singer's presence or forgiveness again.
Cause I was so young
Reflects on vulnerability due to young age.
You messed with my life
Expresses the significant negative impact from the person.
You tore me to pieces I didn't even put up a fight
Describes being emotionally torn without standing up against it.
I had the world in my hands and then you took it away
They had control until the person disrupted it.
And now you're begging me to stay
The person who caused harm seeks the singer's presence or forgiveness.
You're begging me to stay
The person pleads for the singer to stay despite their negative impact
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