Lyrics
So you're having trouble sleeping
Expressing difficulty in finding peace during sleep.
All the things that you tried to believe in
Disappointment in beliefs that turned out to be false.
They all turned out to be deceiving
Realization that things once trusted were deceptive.
Broken words on broken strings
Metaphorical representation of communication breakdown.
And your hands are feeling worn out and calloused But your mind is the aurora borealis
Physical weariness contrasted with a vibrant and complex mind.
In a world that's all anger and malice
Describing a world filled with hostility and spite.
You're the best of the broken things
Acknowledgment of personal resilience in the face of adversity.
California was a nice idea
Reflecting on the failure of a promising idea or venture.
Such a shame that no one came out to see you Still of all these lonely people
Loneliness amid unappreciative or indifferent surroundings.
You're the best of the broken things
Reaffirming personal strength despite isolation.
And I think you're being kind of dramatic
Suggesting a perception of exaggeration in describing emotions.
When you say that love is anticlimactic
Criticizing the view that love is underwhelming or disappointing.
Like all the old stuff in your attic
Comparing love to neglected possessions in the attic.
It's the best of the broken things
Acknowledging the value of enduring love despite imperfections.
Broken does as broken is
Playing on the idea that broken things behave like their state.
Some things that break don't need to be fixed Sometimes you try and the pieces don't fit
Suggesting that some broken things are better left unfixed.
And the worst pain comes with no bleeding
Describing emotional pain without visible external signs.
When you're stuck staring at the ceiling
Being stuck in a state of contemplation or emotional distress.
But I think it's worth repeating
Emphasizing the importance of a message, possibly about resilience.
You're the best of the broken things
Reiteration of personal strength amid brokenness.
The best of the broken things
Final affirmation of resilience and strength despite imperfections.
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