Lyrics
why pick a fight or lie awake all night doubting
Questioning the choice of engaging in conflict or staying awake in doubt.
the worst of what you might do is half as bad as what ive done
Suggesting personal wrongdoing, acknowledging one's actions as worse than anticipated.
the worst of what we might do is half as bad as what we've done
Highlighting collective responsibility for past actions, shared consequences.
man in mind
Introduction of the concept of a "man in mind."
might rob you blind
Suggesting the potential for the "man in mind" to deceive or steal.
but you'll like the ride
Despite potential negative actions, the experience is enjoyable.
you can hide
Reference to the possibility of hiding from consequences.
but im right by your side
Assurance of proximity, implying support or influence despite hiding.
i will try to be kind
Commitment to attempting kindness in interactions.
i will try to be kind
Reiteration of the commitment to kindness.
but im taking only what i want
Expressing a self-centered approach, taking only what is desired.
i want to bury my body
Desire to conceal oneself metaphorically or literally.
and i wont hurt your heart
Promise not to cause emotional harm despite personal actions.
dont build around me
Advising against building around the speaker to avoid destruction.
cause ill only tear it down
Expressing a tendency to tear down constructions around the speaker.
dont build around me ill only tear it down
Reiteration of the warning against building around the speaker.
man in mind
Reintroduction of the concept of a "man in mind."
might rob you blind
Repetition of the potential for the "man in mind" to deceive or steal.
but you like the ride
Reiteration of the enjoyable aspect despite potential negatives.
you can hide but im right by your side
Reassurance of proximity, maintaining support despite hiding.
i will try to be kind
Recommitment to attempting kindness in interactions.
i will try to be kind
Final reiteration of the commitment to kindness.
but im taking only what i want
Confirmation of the self-centered approach, emphasizing selective taking.
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