Lyrics
It's been a couple years since I hurt you last
Reflecting on a past incident that caused harm to someone.
And I know that I've changed but it still scares me
Acknowledging personal growth but still feeling apprehensive about past actions.
That I could do something like that
Expressing a sense of disbelief or regret about the capacity for negative actions.
I was just a little boy who couldn't get his way
Describing a younger self who struggled to cope with disappointment or rejection.
I flailed and screamed, and begged you to stay
Recalling a moment of emotional turmoil and pleading for someone to stay.
But these dog teeth
Introducing the metaphor of "dog teeth" as a symbol of the lingering potential for harm.
Are still capable of bitin'
Highlighting that the capacity for causing harm still exists despite personal changes.
It's up to me
Taking responsibility for preventing oneself from engaging in conflict.
To stop myself from fightin'
Emphasizing the personal effort required to avoid confrontations.
These dog teeth
Reiterating the idea that the potential for causing harm persists.
Are still capable of bitin'
Stressing the ongoing need for self-control to prevent negative actions.
It's up to me
Underlining the individual responsibility to avoid engaging in conflicts.
To stop myself from fightin'
Emphasizing the commitment to self-restraint and avoiding fights.
These dog teeth
Repeating the metaphor to reinforce the idea that harmful tendencies persist.
Are still capable of bitin'
Restating the awareness of the potential for causing harm.
It's up to me
Affirming the individual's responsibility to prevent oneself from engaging in fights.
To stop myself from fightin'
Reiterating the commitment to self-control and avoiding conflicts.
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