Lyrics
"Take pictures of all these bands for nothin'
Expressing a willingness to capture memories of bands without expecting anything in return.
'Cause they're my boys, 'cause I love 'em
Expressing loyalty and love for the bands being photographed as they are considered "my boys."
'Cause they're family, 'cause we're hardcore"
Emphasizing a sense of camaraderie and family within the hardcore music scene.
One, two, three, four
Transition to a new part of the song.
And so she said to me
Introducing a conversation where someone expresses a decision to leave due to dissatisfaction.
"I'm leaving, I can't take it anymore"
Quoting the person leaving, indicating the relationship has reached a breaking point.
For all that it's worth, well, I knew that it was over
Reflecting on the end of the relationship, acknowledging it was evident before the physical departure.
Long before she turned the handle on my door
Describing the moment of separation as the person turns the doorknob.
'Cause I can read between the lies
Claiming an ability to discern deception or hidden meanings.
I can see behind your eyes
Asserting the capability to see through the other person's facade or dishonesty.
All your lies and alibis
Referring to the lies and excuses made by the departing person.
And I can understand your mind
Stating an understanding of the other person's thoughts or emotions.
I can see through all your lies
Continuing to express the ability to see through deception.
All your lies and alibis
Reiterating the theme of lies and excuses made by the departing person.
And so it's over
Confirming the end of the relationship and the emotional impact.
As the pictures from my wallet hit the floor
Describing a symbolic act of discarding pictures from a wallet, signifying moving on.
Well, I stand in distress
Expressing emotional distress at the realization of the relationship's conclusion.
'Cause I can't believe it's happening
Expressing disbelief at the unfolding events.
And my head tells me my heart should close the door
Internal conflict between emotions and rationality, suggesting the need to close the emotional door.
'Cause I can read between the lies
Reiterating the ability to perceive deception or hidden meanings.
I can see behind your eyes
Reiterating the ability to see through the other person's facade or dishonesty.
All your lies and alibis
Referring to the lies and excuses made by the departing person.
And I can understand your mind
Stating an understanding of the other person's thoughts or emotions.
I can see through all your lies
Continuing to express the ability to see through deception.
All your lies and alibis
Reiterating the theme of lies and excuses made by the departing person.
I tried hard to erase it
Expressing the difficulty of overcoming the emotional impact of the breakup.
'Cause I don't think that I could ever replace it
Conveying a sense of irreplaceability of the lost relationship.
I think of all the times I wasted
Reflecting on the time invested in the relationship and its perceived wastefulness.
Listening to your lies
Highlighting the frustration of listening to the departing person's lies.
And so it's over
Confirming the finality of the relationship, removing mental images of the departed person.
As I wipe the visions of you from my eyes
Describing the act of mentally clearing thoughts of the ex-partner.
Well, I don't count for much
Acknowledging personal shortcomings but questioning the validity of the departing person's reasons.
But I don't know the next time, listening to my reasons
Contemplating the uncertainty of the future and questioning the honesty of personal motives.
Are they truth or alibis?
Pondering whether stated reasons for leaving are genuine or mere excuses.
Now I know why
Providing the title of the song as a revelation of understanding the reasons for the breakup.
"Dude, you fuckin' ding-dong"
Concluding the song with a casual comment, possibly adding a touch of humor or irony.
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