Lyrics
How do I get this through
Expressing a difficulty in communication or understanding.
You're not like me and I'm not like you
Highlighting differences between the speaker and the listener.
I know you're mad that I'm telling you what to do
Acknowledging the listener's frustration with being told what to do.
But, here's the thing, I've never wanted to
Asserting that the speaker has never desired to control the listener.
If it were easier I'd let you continue to hurt me
Expressing a willingness to endure pain if it makes things easier for the listener.
But let's face it that's no way to be
Rejecting the idea that enduring pain is a sustainable way of living.
You're gonna sweat, you're gonna cry, you're not gonna like it
Anticipating a challenging experience, both emotionally and physically.
And neither will I but I can guarantee I'll survive it
Acknowledging mutual discomfort but expressing confidence in survival.
You'll feel shattered and attacked, just invite it
Expecting feelings of vulnerability and attack but suggesting acceptance.
You'll always be safer than you think
Assuring the listener of safety despite perceived threats.
There's a difference between what you feel
Highlighting a distinction between emotions and reality.
What you feel and what is real
Emphasizing the difference between subjective feelings and objective truth.
Aggressive attack or just words?
Posing a question about the nature of an attack, whether physical or verbal.
Too assertive that you heard
Addressing the perception of assertiveness in communication.
If it were easier I'd let you call me all your savage names
Expressing a willingness to endure verbal abuse for the listener.
But let's face it I'm not that tame
Rejecting the idea of being submissive or easily controlled.
You're gonna sweat, you're gonna cry, you're not gonna like it
Reiterating anticipation of difficulty and discomfort.
And neither will I but I can guarantee I'll survive it
Reaffirming confidence in survival despite mutual displeasure.
You'll feel shattered and attacked, just invite it
Expecting feelings of vulnerability and attack but suggesting acceptance.
You'll always be safer than you think
Reassuring the listener of their safety despite perceived threats.
If it were easier I'd let you call me all your savage names
Reiterating a willingness to endure verbal abuse for the listener.
But let's face it I'm not that tame
Rejecting the idea of being submissive or easily controlled.
You're gonna sweat, you're gonna cry, you're not gonna like it
Reiterating anticipation of difficulty and discomfort.
And neither will I but I can guarantee I'll survive it
Reaffirming confidence in survival despite mutual displeasure.
You'll feel shattered and attacked, just invite it
Expecting feelings of vulnerability and attack but suggesting acceptance.
You'll always be safer than you think
Reassuring the listener of their safety despite perceived threats.
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