Fingers
Breaking Free: Escaping the Chains of a Fickle Heart
Lyrics
Heard it happened again, you got a problem
Someone is experiencing a recurring problem or issue.
Me and most the broken bitches I know got you in common
The speaker and others who have faced similar difficulties share a common connection or experience with the person causing the problem.
And now all of us been getting to talking
Conversations have ensued among the affected parties.
Now I know girls from Colorado, Mississippi, and Boston
The speaker knows girls from different places, suggesting the widespread nature of the issue.
Betting twenties that your next one's a blondie
There's a prediction that the next person the subject becomes involved with romantically will likely be blonde.
And she'll think that she can trust you cause you gave her your car keys
The subject may use material things to gain trust in relationships.
But at three months it'll start getting rocky
Relationship problems tend to arise around the three-month mark.
'Cause you get to thinking you're some kind of godsend or Ghandi
The subject develops an inflated sense of self or righteousness.
Word gets around about people like you
Information spreads about people similar to the subject.
Time you find out talking shit isn't cute
The subject will face consequences for speaking negatively about others.
Miss me on your tongue so you keep my name on it
The subject reminisces about the speaker, keeping them in conversation or thoughts.
Say you got the touch but, uh, nobody wants it
Despite claiming skill or appeal, it's unappealing to others.
Fucked and fucked up all these girls you can't count them
The subject has had many sexual encounters but lacks emotional connection.
What them fingers do when there's no one wrapped around them
Questioning the actions or behaviors of the subject when they're alone.
When you put it that way what really is there
Reflecting on the subject's true nature beyond superficial qualities.
Just a bad head on your shoulders covered up with some good hair
Despite outward appearance, the subject possesses a negative personality.
But I guess it got some girls in your bedroom
Despite flaws, the subject attracts some girls to their bedroom.
Kind of sad that that's the best thing about you
Regrettable that this is the subject's most attractive trait.
You act like a boy still stuck in middle school
The subject behaves immaturely despite age.
Talking bout girls like that don't make you cool
Disapproval of the subject's attempt to appear cool by talking disrespectfully about girls.
Miss me on your tongue so you keep my name on it
The speaker doesn't want the subject to mention them.
Say you got the touch but, uh, nobody wants it
Similar to line 12, the subject claims to have a desirable quality but is undesirable to others.
Fucked and fucked up all these girls you can't count them
Reiterating the subject's numerous sexual encounters without emotional depth.
What them fingers do
Raising the question of the subject's actions when alone.
What them, what them fingers do
Repetition of questioning the subject's actions or character when alone.
Miss me on your tongue so you keep my name on it
Similar to lines 11 and 21, the speaker doesn't want the subject to mention them.
Say you got the touch but, uh, nobody wants it
Similar to lines 12 and 22, the subject's claimed attribute is unappealing.
Fucked and fucked up all these girls you can't count them
Restating the subject's history of shallow relationships.
What them fingers do when there's no one wrapped around them
Questioning the subject's actions or character when alone yet again.
Had your nails in my back just to go behind it
Referring to physical intimacy with the subject and expressing betrayal.
Say you want real love but you're never gonna find it
The subject desires genuine love but won't find it due to their behavior.
In all of these girls cause you're nothing without them
The subject's identity is defined by their interactions with others.
What them fingers do
Repeating the question about the subject's actions when alone.
What them, what them fingers do
Reiterating the questioning of the subject's actions or character when alone.
Miss me on your tongue so you keep my name on it
Similar to lines 11, 21, and 26, the speaker doesn't want the subject to mention them.
Say you got the touch but, uh, nobody wants it
Similar to lines 12, 22, and 27, the subject's claimed attribute is unappealing.
Fucked and fucked up all these girls you can't count them
Repeating the subject's history of shallow relationships.
What them fingers do when there's no one wrapped around them
Continued questioning of the subject's actions or character when alone.
Say you got the touch, say you
The subject asserts a desirable quality despite evidence to the contrary.
Fucked and fucked up all these girls
Reiteration of the subject's numerous shallow relationships.
What them fingers do when there's no one wrapped around them
Repeating the question about the subject's actions when alone for emphasis.
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