Broken
Embracing Change: Good Riddance's Broken Anthem
Lyrics
It's been separating in my head
The mental struggle is described, possibly referring to emotional turmoil.
The roads we've traveled down before your crash
Reflecting on past experiences and their impact, especially before a significant event.
And putting all your trash this time it's gone
Discarding emotional baggage, signaling a change or resolution.
And nothing stays the same today
Expressing the inevitability of change; nothing remains constant.
You know I've cried for my last time
The narrator declares a determination to move forward, implying resilience.
I've given everything that's mine to give and
A sense of self-sacrifice and giving all one has.
You're broken again
A recurring theme of brokenness and a refusal to provide support.
And this time I won't catch you falling
An assertion of not being a fallback for someone's repeated mistakes.
I can only do you wrong
A acknowledgment of causing harm and an inability to make things right.
It's a bit of insane
Describing a chaotic and unsettling situation.
My words of comfort are disregarded
Feelings of frustration as attempts to comfort are ignored.
And we've known it all along, all along
An understanding of the situation has been present for a long time.
You've got a thing for breaking hearts
Pointing out a pattern of causing emotional pain to others.
Another night another fifth of laying blame
A repetitive cycle of blaming, possibly involving substance use.
But nothing seems to wash away that shame
The persistent feeling of shame that remains despite efforts to cleanse.
That kisses all your blackest dreams
Describing the impact of shame on one's darkest desires and dreams.
You know I've played the game that always tricks you
Admitting participation in a game or cycle that deceives and hurts.
I'd cut off my right arm to fix you but
An extreme expression of willingness to help, even at personal cost.
So what's so wrong
Pondering the nature of the problem or conflict.
Seems like there's no getting through to you
Expressing frustration at the difficulty of communication and understanding.
I know your recollection's negative
Recognition of a negative mindset or memory.
But take a chance and give it one more shot
Encouragement to take a risk and attempt to improve the situation.
More than some people get you know
Highlighting the value of a second chance, contrasting with the implied repeated failures.
Admit you've wasted too much time already
Admitting to wasting time and emphasizing the urgency of addressing the issue.
Life won't wait for you to let it go
Life's pace and opportunities won't wait for one's reluctance to let go.
So let it go
Emphasizing the importance of releasing attachment to past issues.
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