Lyrics
it's the serpent with the longest memory I've seen
The speaker refers to someone or something with a long memory, likened to a serpent.
criminal energy was always best for me
The speaker found that having a sense of criminal energy was advantageous or suited them well.
where was I when things were beautifully bad
Reflecting on a past time when things were fascinatingly chaotic or problematic.
I was half asleep on a strangers couch
The speaker describes being in a state of partial consciousness on a stranger's couch.
with the cities lights in a burning house
Observing the city's lights amid a metaphorical burning house, possibly signifying chaos or turmoil.
dare, dare you
Repetition emphasizing a daring challenge or accusation toward someone.
dare, dare you
-how dare, dare you
-but you’re more in love with the memories than the person standing in front of you
The speaker observes someone being more attached to memories than the current person in their presence, recognizing the sadness in this preference.
and that's sad but it's not that bad
-you’re more in love with the memories than the person standing in front of you
-and that's sad but it's not that bad
-it is the warmth to the wax
The speaker associates warmth with vulnerability, mentioning efforts to forget and find personal strength while acknowledging someone's attempts to harm them and manipulate their feelings.
it makes my heart beat too fast
-tried to forget her face
-leave me to find my grace
-you worked so hard at killing me
-you worked so hard at kicking me
-you were so large at missing me
-you were so good at lining up my dopamine
-the white sleigh ride
Repetition of the theme around warmth, heartbeats, attempts to forget, seeking grace, and experiences of manipulation, possibly tied to addiction or dependency, particularly on dopamine-inducing activities or behaviors.
the white sleigh ride
-the white sleigh ride
-the white sleigh ride
-the white sleigh ride
-the white sleigh ride
-the white sleigh ride
-it is the warmth to the wax
-it makes my heart beat too fast
-tried to forget her face
-leave me to find my grace
-you worked so hard at killing me
-you were so good at lining up my dopamine
-my dopamine
Direct mention of dopamine, likely highlighting the chemical or emotional reward sought or manipulated by someone in the context of the song.
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