Finishing
Navigating Love's Shadows: Kind of Like Spitting's Reflections in 'Finishing'
Lyrics
It's amazing what a light I knew
Expresses surprise at the impact of a certain insight or realization.
It's amazing what a light I knew
Reiterates the surprise at the significance of a certain realization.
And if you think it's all her fault
Challenges the assumption that all blame lies with a specific person.
That just isn't true
Asserts that attributing all fault to that person is incorrect.
I didn't know that I could be so cold
Reflects on a personal discovery of one's emotional detachment or aloofness.
I didn't know that I would ever grow
Surprise at personal growth or development beyond previous expectations.
And now I'm older than I've ever known
Highlights a sense of aging and maturity in relation to experiences.
The lack of love in my life
Expresses the absence or scarcity of love in the speaker's life.
I used to try to crush everything
Describes a past tendency to disregard things beyond personal interest.
Outside of what directly spoke to me
Indicates a shift in perspective regarding one's previous behaviors.
Now it's not cute, this inconsistency
Recognizes inconsistency as no longer endearing but a sign of lacking love.
Just a lack of love plain in sight
Asserts that the inconsistency stems from a deficiency in experiencing love.
it's amazing what a light I knew
Reiterates the surprising impact of a certain insight or realization.
It's amazing what a light I knew
Reaffirms the surprise at the significance of a certain realization.
And if you think it's all her fault
Challenges the assumption that all blame lies with a specific person.
That just isn't true
Asserts that attributing all fault to that person is incorrect.
I used to say I gave her everything
Admits to previously claiming to give everything but acknowledges selfishness.
But then I realized it was selfishly
Realization that prior actions were motivated by self-interest.
You know I do just almost anything
Expresses willingness to do almost anything to regain affection.
To bring her eyes back to mine
Desire to reconnect and establish eye contact for emotional connection.
I hate so deeply the bridge burner fame
Strongly dislikes burning bridges with people but feels restrained.
But still I bark out like a dog on a chain
Compares self-restraint to a dog restrained by a chain.
When I think of all the hearts I've left in my way
Regret over leaving emotional scars on people encountered.
Mom and dad you made a big mistake
Blames parents for the speaker's shortcomings or mistakes.
it's amazing what a light I knew
Reiterates the surprising impact of a certain insight or realization.
It's amazing what a light I knew
Reaffirms the surprise at the significance of a certain realization.
And if you think it's all her fault
Challenges the assumption that all blame lies with a specific person.
That just isn't true
Asserts that attributing all fault to that person is incorrect.
so here's a song, I'll call it Finishing
Introduces the song title and the intention to conclude or finish something.
Please don't believe I need your sympathy
Declares independence from seeking sympathy or pity from others.
When all and all the problems rest on me
Asserts personal responsibility for the problems mentioned.
Hate to be any doubt
Dislikes any ambiguity or uncertainty in the situation.
it's amazing what a light I knew
Reiterates the surprising impact of a certain insight or realization.
It's amazing what a light I knew
Reaffirms the surprise at the significance of a certain realization.
And if you think it's all her fault
Challenges the assumption that all blame lies with a specific person.
That just isn't true
Asserts that attributing all fault to that person is incorrect.
Comment