Cry Wolf
Cry Wolf: Deception's Bitter Truth
Lyrics
They say the brightest stars
Reference to the belief that talented or bright individuals often face challenges or burn out early.
Are the ones that burn out first
Continuation of the idea that those with great potential may have a short-lived success or life.
And I was quick to give my heart
Expressing openness and vulnerability by quickly giving one's heart to someone.
Turns out that you kept yours
Revelation that the other person (you) retained their emotions or commitment.
And you tell me that you love me
Seeking verbal reassurance of love and sincerity from the other person.
Tell me that you mean it
Emphasizing the importance of genuine declarations of love.
Didn't see it coming, sorry I believed it
Expressing surprise and regret for believing in untruthful declarations.
I was buying every lie you sold
Admitting to falling for lies and deception.
And even though we lost it, never really had it
Acknowledging the loss of a relationship that never truly existed.
That was your secret hiding in the attic
Revelation of a hidden secret (wolf in the attic) within the relationship.
The only one you never told
Highlighting a significant undisclosed detail.
I need a witness, someone to write it down
Desire for validation and confirmation through a witness.
For this truth I found, it was a bitter trap
The truth discovered is described as a bitter trap.
Begging for forgiveness, it's a hopeless cause
Expressing the difficulty of obtaining forgiveness due to the bleak situation.
You've played your cards, don't want to watch you cry
Refusing to witness the other person's emotional pain.
Wo-wolf, wo-wolf, wo-wolf, wo-wolf, wo-wolf
Repetition of the word "wolf" for emphasis.
You know how the story goes
Reference to a common narrative where the wolf (predator) ultimately prevails.
In the end, the wolf gets fed
Expectation of a miraculous outcome despite the hurtful words spoken.
You need a miracle
Expressing the need for a miracle in the aftermath of the relationship.
After everything you said
Acknowledging the impact of hurtful statements.
And you tell me that you love me
Repetition of earlier verses, reinforcing the emotional impact of deception.
Tell me that you mean it
-Didn't see it coming, sorry I believed it
-I was buying every lie you sold
-And even though we lost it, never really had it
-That was your secret hiding in the attic
-The only one you never told
-I need a witness, someone to write it down
Repetition of the desire for a witness and the bitter trap of truth.
For this truth I found, it was a bitter trap
-Begging for forgiveness, it's a hopeless cause
-You played your cards, don't want to watch you cry
-Wo-wolf, wo-wolf, wo-wolf
-Wo-wolf, wo-wolf, wo-wolf
-Save your breath, I ain't listening
Dismissal of the other person's words, refusing to listen or engage further.
There's nothing left
-What are you saying?
-So save your breath
-I ain't listening at all, all, all
-I need a witness, someone to write it down
Repetition of the need for a witness, bitter truth, and the futility of seeking forgiveness.
This truth I found, it was a bitter trap
-Begging for forgiveness, it's a hopeless cause
-You've played your cards, don't want to
-Don't want to watch you cry
-Witness, someone to write it down
Continued repetition of the theme of needing a witness and the hopelessness of seeking forgiveness.
'Cause this truth I found, it was a bitter trap
-Begging for forgiveness, it's a hopeless cause
-You played your cards, don't want to watch you cry
-Need a witness, someone to write it down
-'Cause this truth I found, it was a bitter trap
-Begging for forgiveness, it's a hopeless cause
-You played your cards
-So why'd you cry wolf?
Pose the central question: Why did the person (you) cry wolf?
Wo-wolf, wo-wolf, wo-wolf
-Wo-wolf, wo-wolf
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