bite my tongue
Bite My Tongue: Battling Toxic Words
Lyrics
I cut my fingers on the glass
I have experienced pain and hurt, metaphorically cutting my fingers on the glass.
Ripped out pieces of my past
I have deliberately removed fragments of my history, possibly to move forward.
Sit and stare
I am contemplating and reflecting on my situation.
I'm waiting here
I am patiently waiting, possibly for a resolution or change.
Want it all but my heart's there
Although I desire success or everything, my emotions are still attached to my heart.
What if I don't come back
I am uncertain about returning from a situation or decision.
I bit my tongue and held my breath
I refrained from speaking out, suppressing my feelings.
Now I'm getting things off of my chest
Now, I am expressing my thoughts and emotions openly.
I'll cut it straight
I will be honest and direct in my communication.
With a crooked knife
Using unconventional means, I will address the situation.
I've wanted this for all my life
This is something I have desired throughout my entire life.
I've wanted this for all my life
Reiteration of the strong desire for the current situation.
What if I don't come back
Repetition of uncertainty about returning from a situation.
I bet you would like that
Suggesting that others might prefer my absence.
Shut your mouth
An instruction to stop talking or making negative remarks.
I've heard it all
Expressing that I've heard all criticisms or comments before.
Shut it now
An emphatic request to cease speaking immediately.
Going down
Indicating a decline or negative turn in the situation.
We're going down
Further emphasizing a downward trajectory or negative outcome.
Going south
Suggesting a direction to fix or resolve the situation.
We'll fix it all
Expressing the intention to address and mend everything.
I really really want to
Expressing a strong desire to do something.
Where are you now
A question about the current location or state of someone.
'Cause I really really want you
Repetition of a strong desire for someone, possibly romantically.
I really really want you
-I Really really want you
-In every dream
Beginning a reflection on dreams involving a specific person.
In every dream I had of you when I would sleep
The dreams are vivid, occurring during sleep.
And every moment
Recalling moments and memories associated with the person.
And memory I keep
-Waste time
Suggesting the waste of time, perhaps regret or lost opportunities.
Waste just a little bit
A plea to waste only a small amount of time in our lives.
Of our lives
Reflecting on childhood and the time spent together.
When we were little kids
Nostalgia for the innocence of childhood.
I know
A recognition that certain things will never be acknowledged or admitted.
I know you're never gonna
-Say we say we had it
-Take back
Regret for words spoken or actions taken.
Everything we ever said
Expressing a willingness to undo everything said.
Trade that
Suggesting a preference for facing imaginary fears rather than real issues.
For monsters under our bed
Recognition that certain things will never be acknowledged or admitted.
I know
Acknowledgment that certain things will never be acknowledged or admitted.
I know you're never gonna
Repetition of the recognition that certain things will never be acknowledged or admitted.
Say we say we had it
-Say we say we had it
-Say we say we had it
-Say we say we had it
-Say we say we had it
Final repetition, emphasizing the acceptance of certain unresolved issues.
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