Renegade

There are underlying problems or issues in the relationship, symbolized by "fault lines in the floorboards."

The emotional barriers or defenses in the relationship are breaking down.

The person being addressed was once a moral guide ("conscience"), but the speaker is distancing themselves.

The speaker is avoiding confronting issues and running away from problems.

The speaker seeks a reminder of the consequences of their impulsive and careless actions.

The negative outcomes of the speaker's reckless behaviors.

Engagement in darker or more troubling aspects of life or relationships.

Developing resilience and toughness through experiences.

Expressing emotions intensely, even if it means pain or discomfort.

The speaker is not holding out for a better future but embracing a rebellious and non-conformist identity.

Embracing a rebellious, non-conformist identity; declaring oneself a "renegade."

Reiterating the determination to run away or escape from problems.

I’ll run, oh

The person is constantly on the speaker's mind.

The relationship has gone through ups and downs, from healing ("on the mend") to facing serious challenges ("hospital beds").

Resurrecting past issues, second-guessing decisions, and burying emotions.

The speaker allowed the person back into their life despite reservations.

Oh I let you in

The speaker's positive intentions are overshadowed by their immediate sensory experiences.

The struggle between good intentions and impulsive actions.

Engaging in darker aspects of life again, leading to increased resilience.

Developing a thicker emotional skin through experiences.

Expressing emotions intensely, even if it means pain or discomfort (repeated theme).

Similar to line 10, emphasizing the lack of expectation for a brighter future.

Reiterating the renegade identity, rejecting conformity.

Reflecting on the consequences and regrets of past actions.

Things we did

Yeah, I’m still paying for it

Deciding to end the connection or relationship.

Reiterating the lack of expectation for a brighter future.

Reaffirming the renegade identity and determination to run away.

Repeating the theme of running away.

I’ll run, oh

Repetition emphasizing the act of letting the person back into the speaker's life.

I let you in, (I let you in)

I let you in, (I let you in)

(I let you in, I let you in, I let you in, I let you in

I let you in, I let you in, I let you in)

Reflecting on the lack of balance and composure in the relationship.

Talk about composure, like I don’t even know you

Talk about balance and all the times I lost it

Talk about composure like I don’t even know you

Reiterating the renegade identity, suggesting defiance and non-conformity.

Repeating the theme of engaging in darker aspects and developing resilience.

‘Til we grew a thicker skin,

Screamed to feel something

Reiterating the lack of expectation for a brighter future.

Reiterating the consequences and regrets of past actions.

(I’m a renegade)

The mess we made,

Reflecting on the ongoing consequences and the need to sever ties.

Yeah I’m still paying for it

It’s time to burn this bridge

Reiterating the lack of expectation for a brighter future.

Reaffirming the renegade identity and determination to run away.

Repeating the theme of running away.

I’ll run, oh

And I’ll run, oh

Final repetition emphasizing the act of running away.