Lyrics
And this is my last remaining filter on my last remaining words
Expressing that the speaker has no more filters to use in conveying their final words.
It's leaving the taste of something bitter on my tongue
Describing a lingering bitterness from the words spoken or actions taken.
I'm leaving a letter full of reasons along with a line that starts to blur
Leaving a letter explaining reasons with a blurred line, suggesting confusion or mixed emotions.
Into a page that says you faded way too young
Referring to someone's premature fading, possibly due to a negative situation.
'Cause you're leaving something short of innocent
Noting a departure from innocence in the person being addressed.
I'm still thinking of the times we should of spent
Reflecting on missed opportunities or times that should have been shared.
It's as if this form of treason crawled up deep inside your head
Describing a form of betrayal or treason that has deeply affected the person being addressed.
And left you notes on how to keep your insides dead
Suggesting that the person has internalized negativity and is imparting destructive advice.
If I had any other heart if any other piece spoke louder
Contemplating the impact of a different emotional or moral standpoint.
If I had any other hands I wouldn't need the voice to tell
Expressing a desire for actions to speak louder than words.
The world about the coward that refuses to stand and claim the blood on your hands
Criticizing someone who refuses to take responsibility and admit guilt.
If I had any other heart beside my own we might have left you cold
Speculating on a hypothetical scenario where a different heart might have led to a different outcome.
'Cause I've been this awful shade of lonely since your reasons left the room
Feeling a profound loneliness since the reasons for the departure have been stated.
And I'd see everything get warmer if you decide to follow suit
Hoping for a positive change if the person decides to follow a better path.
If I could paint the town with all your good intent
Imagining redecorating with positive intentions, possibly contrasting with the current emotional state.
I'd leave these walls as red as my eyes could have been
Describing a heightened emotional state, reflected in red eyes.
While picking comfort for my Father for a place to rest his head
Considering finding solace for a father in a comforting environment.
If I had any other heart if any other piece spoke louder
Reiterating the impact of a different emotional state on the situation.
If I had any other hands I wouldn't need the voice to tell
Emphasizing the desire for actions to speak louder than words in a different scenario.
The world about the coward that refuses to stand and claim the blood on your hands
Rebuking someone for not admitting guilt and taking responsibility for their actions.
If I had any other heart, if I had any other heart beside my own
Reflecting on the potential for a different outcome with a different heart.
If I were king of the world and I could build you a day
Imagining a scenario where the speaker has control but might choose to cause pain.
I'd smile just to rip it all away
Expressing a willingness to destroy happiness despite having the power to create it.
I would to blaze a memory in your head that screams about regret.
Desiring to create a lasting memory of regret in someone's mind.
If I had any other heart if any other piece spoke louder
Repeating the theme of the impact of a different emotional state on the situation.
If I had any other hands if I had any other hands
Highlighting the importance of actions over words in a hypothetical scenario.
If I had any other heart
Repeating the theme of contemplating a different heart and its potential impact.
If I had any other hands
Emphasizing the importance of actions through the repetition of the line.
Are you still refusing to stand and claim the blood on your hands
Challenging the person's refusal to admit guilt and take responsibility.
If I had any other heart
Reiterating the theme of contemplating a different heart and its potential consequences.
If I had any other heart
Repeating the emphasis on the impact of a different heart on the situation.
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