Lyrics
She sits on satin knives
She experiences pain and discomfort, represented metaphorically as sitting on satin knives.
Pieces of her life go by
Fragments of her life pass before her, indicating a reflection on her past.
Lifted, with no reason why
She feels uplifted without a clear reason or purpose.
Missing, missing her life
Expressing a sense of loss and yearning for her own life.
She said
Introducing the character's dialogue.
This is what I need
Desire for stability and readiness, repeating the words "Ready" and "Steady."
I need ready
-Steady
-Ready
-Steady
-I want to find this high
Expressing a craving for a heightened emotional state, represented as a "high."
High
-High
-Twisted, how he watched her cry
Describing someone observing her crying in a distorted or unusual way.
Twisted, how he's still inside
Highlighting the lingering impact of the observer inside her.
I hope it's not every night
Expressing a hope that the distressing experience is not a nightly occurrence.
I hope next time she fights
Expressing a wish for her to resist or fight back in the future.
He said
Continuing the dialogue, possibly from the observer's perspective.
This is just what we need
Similar to lines 6-10, expressing a readiness and stability desired by the speaker.
And I'm ready
-Steady
-Ready
-Steady
-I want to find this high
Repetition of the desire for an elevated emotional state, emphasizing the word "high."
This high
-This high
-He takes in all that he's given
Describing someone who absorbs everything given to him but forgets to listen.
Quickly forgets how to listen
Indicating a lack of attentiveness or understanding in the character described in line 27.
She stares at stars in the distance
The protagonist gazes at distant stars, possibly signifying contemplation or escapism.
He gets his high
The observer achieves his desired emotional state.
Sensitive sin on sensitive skin
Describing a delicate sin on sensitive skin, suggesting vulnerability.
She can't sense what this is
The protagonist struggles to comprehend the situation or emotions.
And he gets to hide
The observer conceals his true nature or emotions.
He wanted his high
Repetition of the desire for a heightened emotional state, particularly the word "high."
His high
-High
-This high
-This high
-Ready
Repetition of the theme of readiness and stability.
Ready
-Steady
-Ready
-Steady
Emphasizing the need for steadiness, possibly implying a struggle for balance.
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