Creature
Embracing Shadows: Unveiling the Depths of Love and Deceit in 'Creature'
Lyrics
I've been dreaming of your love
The speaker has been imagining or desiring the love of someone.
Every single breath I've known
Each breath the speaker takes is associated with this person.
It's because of you I'm wrong
The speaker feels they are mistaken or flawed because of this person.
Am I a faded sound?
Uncertainty about whether the speaker's presence or significance has diminished.
I've been a fool for your lies before
The speaker has been deceived by lies from this person in the past.
I've held the creature in your eyes, your eyes
The speaker has perceived something unsettling or monstrous in the eyes of this person.
I've played the creature but I'm still just trying to breathe here
Despite playing a role expected by this person, the speaker is struggling to survive or cope emotionally.
I'm not a saint dear but I can't help change the picture
The speaker acknowledges their imperfections but wants to alter the situation for the better.
In your mind, your mind
Actions or thoughts directed toward influencing the thoughts of this person.
They've been squeezing on your heart
Others have put pressure or caused distress to this person's emotions.
Every beat has gone unheard
The person's feelings or needs haven't been acknowledged or understood by others.
It's because of me you're wrong
The speaker believes they are responsible for the person's mistake or misjudgment.
Do we still make a sound?
Questioning whether their actions or presence still matters or has an impact.
I've been a fool for your lies before
Similar to line 5, the speaker has been deceived by lies from this person in the past.
I've held the creature in your eyes, your eyes
A repetition emphasizing the unsettling or monstrous nature seen in the person's eyes.
I've played the creature but I'm still just trying to breathe here
Despite fulfilling the expected role, the speaker is still struggling emotionally.
I'm not a saint dear but I can't help change the picture
Reiteration of imperfection but determination to positively influence the situation.
In your mind, your mind
A focus on the thoughts or mindset of this person.
Your mind, your mind
Reiteration of the previous focus on this person's thoughts or mindset.
And would you clear the way
A request or plea to clear the way for something or someone.
You know I still hold your pain
The speaker acknowledges and carries the pain of this person.
Although it hurts to watch
Despite causing pain, the speaker continues to observe or stay connected.
It's only a lie
Recognition that the pain experienced might not be entirely genuine or real.
In your mind
Reiteration of focusing on this person's thoughts or mindset.
I'll play the creature but I'm still just trying to breathe here
Reiteration of the struggle to cope despite fulfilling expected roles.
I'm not a saint dear but I can't help change the picture
Repetition of acknowledgment of imperfection and the desire for positive change.
In your mind, your mind
Continued emphasis on the thoughts or mindset of this person.
Your mind, your mind
Reiteration of the focus on this person's thoughts or mindset.
I've played the creature but I'm still just trying to breathe here
Reiteration of the struggle to cope despite fulfilling expected roles.
I'm not a saint dear but I can't help change the picture
Repetition of acknowledgment of imperfection and the desire for positive change.
In your mind, your mind
Continued emphasis on the thoughts or mindset of this person.
Your mind, your mind
Final reiteration of focusing on this person's thoughts or mindset.
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