Bring You Down
Masked Smiles: Unveiling the Hidden Struggle in 'Bring You Down'
Lyrics
From the outside nothing looks out of place
From an external perspective, everything seems normal.
I've got a superhero costume and a happy face
The speaker wears a facade of strength and happiness, like a superhero.
And if you ask you know what I'll say
When questioned, the speaker responds in a predetermined way.
?everything is fine, it's great, I'm okay?
The speaker insists that everything is fine, great, and they are okay.
I'll throw a party for my fair-weather friends
The speaker hosts gatherings for friends who only stick around in good times.
Just don't look now there's a big, black cloud overhead
Despite troubles looming, the speaker advises others not to notice.
And if you ask you know what I'll say
When questioned again, the speaker maintains a positive facade.
?everything is fine, it's great, I'm okay?
Reiterating that everything is fine, great, and they are okay.
I don't want to bring you down
The speaker doesn't want to bring others down with their struggles.
It's better you don't come around at all
It's suggested that it's better for others not to be around the speaker.
No I don't want to bring you down
Repetition of not wanting to negatively affect others.
It's better you don't come around
Reiteration that it's better for others to stay away.
I'll be taking comfort in strangers
The speaker seeks solace in the company of strangers.
Because the little lies we tell aren't really dangerous
Small lies told by the speaker are perceived as harmless.
You say ?how ya doin? and I'm on trial
The speaker is questioned about their well-being as if on trial.
'cause I've been caught red-handed in a stolen smile
The speaker acknowledges being caught pretending to be happy.
I could be rude, I could be vague
The speaker has various ways of responding, including rudeness or silence.
I could be quiet
Highlighting the option of being quiet in response.
Or look you right in the face
The speaker may choose to lie directly, still insisting everything is fine.
As I lie, I say, ?everything is fine, it's great, I'm okay?
Reiteration of the facade: everything is fine, great, and the speaker is okay.
I don't want to bring you down
Repeating the reluctance to bring others down.
It's better you don't come around at all
Suggesting it's better for others to stay away for their own well-being.
No I don't want to bring you down
Reiteration of not wanting to negatively impact others.
It's better you don't come around
Emphasizing that it's better for others not to be around.
I don't want to bring you down
Continuing the refusal to bring others down emotionally.
It's better you don't come around at all
Reiterating the suggestion that it's better for others to stay away.
No I don't want to bring you down
Once again expressing the reluctance to bring others down.
It's better you don't come around
Re-emphasizing that it's better for others not to be around.
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