Lyrics
Spent three years growiin up you like a vine
Expresses the time spent nurturing and caring for someone, using the metaphor of growing them like a vine.
Three years livin' the life of a parasite
Reflects on three years living in a way that feels parasitic, suggesting a negative impact on the speaker's life.
Where did I go when the roots finally died?
Raises the question of where the speaker went when the foundation or support (roots) for the relationship disappeared.
Tumbled to the floor and I cried
Describes a moment of emotional breakdown or collapse, symbolized by tumbling to the floor and crying.
Why? Why? Why? Did you let me suck out your life
Ponders why the other person allowed the speaker to drain their vitality, questioning the motives behind this dynamic.
The sun is hot, was it the shade I'd provide?
Questions whether the support provided was genuine, using the metaphor of shade from the hot sun.
I swear I thought we were growin'
Expresses a belief or hope that the relationship was growing positively, despite the preceding difficulties.
Side X Side
Mentions the idea of being side by side, possibly symbolizing mutual growth or companionship.
Spent three months tryin' to find
Shifts to a shorter time frame (three months) and explores the speaker's attempt to find solace or refuge in isolation.
a mound of dirt where I could hide
Describes the search for a hiding place using the imagery of a mound of dirt.
The mounting shame residing inside
Addresses the shame within the speaker, suggesting an internal struggle or conflict.
til' a poppy field asked to be my bride
Introduces a new metaphor of a poppy field, implying a potential source of beauty or distraction from the shame.
and she cried...
Indicates a reaction from the poppy field, perhaps expressing emotions or concerns about the speaker's situation.
Why? Why? Why? Did you let me suck out your life
Reiterates the questioning of why the speaker was allowed to drain the other person's life force.
The sun is hot, was it the shade I'd provide?
Raises doubts about the authenticity of the support provided, repeating the metaphor of shade from the hot sun.
I swear I thought we were growin'
Expresses a past belief in mutual growth, emphasizing the contrast with the current doubts.
Side X Side
Reiterates the idea of being side by side, suggesting a desire for closeness and mutual development.
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