Lyrics
We built a monument to compromise
We constructed a symbol of settling disagreements or finding middle ground.
With every tear that's ever
With every drop of sadness that has gathered in the corner of your eye.
Gathered in the corner of your eye
The walls are reinforced or made stronger.
The walls are fortified
We love in a detached, artificial manner, like lifeless models, relying on artificial aids and medications.
We love like mannequins,
Reiterating the idea of loving in a disconnected, artificial way.
Prosthetics and prescriptions
Continuing the description of detached, artificial love.
We love like mannequins
-Been pacing the borders of this valley of dolls
Been exploring the limits of this place where people are akin to dolls.
Is it only a prison if you notice the walls
Wondering if a situation is considered a confinement only when one becomes aware of its limitations.
Set the house on fire so I won't come in
Expressing a desire to avoid entering a situation or relationship by metaphorically setting it on fire.
I'm so stubborn I pay the heat no attention
Being so obstinate or headstrong that one ignores the consequences or warning signs.
Bring me your weak, your sick, your damaged
Inviting those who are vulnerable, ill, or damaged, willing to be taken advantage of.
I'll keep them, let them take me for granted
Willingness to accept and accommodate those who take one for granted.
Bring me... You're weak, you're sick, you're damaged
-Set the house on fire so I won't come in
-I'm so stubborn I pay the heat no attention
-We built a monument to compromise
Reiteration of constructing a symbol of compromise.
The walls are fortified
Reaffirming the fortified nature of the walls.
We're a means with no end
Describing a situation or relationship with no clear purpose or resolution, relying on artificial aids.
Prosthetics and prescriptions
-We're a means with no end
-Bring me your weak, your sick, your damaged
Willingness to accept and accommodate those who take one for granted.
I'll keep them, let them take me for granted
-Bring me... You're weak, you're sick, you're damaged
Inviting those who are vulnerable, ill, or damaged, willing to be taken advantage of.
Set the house on fire so I won't come in
Repeating the desire to avoid a situation by setting it ablaze.
I'm so stubborn I pay the heat no attention
Persisting in ignoring warnings or signs, being stubborn despite potential consequences.
Our hearts were in the wrong place
Our emotions or intentions were not in the right place.
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