Cut Beneath the Skin
Resilience Unveiled: Battling Ghosts Beneath the Skin
Lyrics
Well you traced back the lines to my former self
Reflecting on someone's ability to understand the speaker's past or origins.
So quietly that I couldn't even tell
Actions taken subtly or quietly, making it difficult for the speaker to notice.
There I was, and there you were in my former hell
Both the speaker and the addressed person were in a challenging situation together in the past.
And there I knew that you had broken through my shell
Realization that the addressee broke through the speaker's defenses or barriers.
You were hot to the touch, yeah you burned so bright
The addressee had intense, passionate feelings initially, then changed abruptly.
Then got so cold it's like it couldn't have been right
The addressee's behavior shifted drastically, seeming incorrect or unexpected.
But I've seen this before and this time I'll fight it
The speaker recognizes a recurring pattern and decides to resist it this time.
I'll watch this old flame finally go out tonight
Determined to witness the end of this persistent emotional connection.
'Cause the ghost of you has returned again
The memories or remnants of the addressee haunt the speaker once again.
And I swear this time I think I can win
Expressing confidence in overcoming the emotional influence of the addressee this time.
'Cause my heart's now stronger than it was back then
The speaker's emotional resilience and strength have increased over time.
Still here I am cut beneath the skin
Despite growth, the speaker still feels deeply affected and hurt by the relationship.
You tore at me again 'til the wound felt fresh
The addressee reopened emotional wounds, making past pain feel fresh again.
And uncovered all I thought I'd put to rest
Uncovering emotions or issues that the speaker thought were resolved.
All the stitches in the world could never fix the flesh
No amount of effort can repair the damage caused emotionally.
If this story keeps repeating itself again
Fear that the cycle of emotional pain and repetition will persist.
But maybe deep down
Suggesting a realization or understanding on a deeper level.
You know you were the only one, only one who got to me
Acknowledging the addressee as someone who deeply affected the speaker.
And I could leave now
The speaker acknowledges the possibility of leaving but doubts it.
But I know I'd still be right back at the beginning
Expectation of returning to the beginning despite attempts to move forward.
'Cause the ghost of you has returned again
A repetition of haunting memories or feelings from the past.
And I swore this time I thought I could win
A renewed belief in the ability to overcome the emotional impact of the past.
'Cause my heart's now stronger than it was back then
Asserting personal growth and emotional fortitude compared to the past.
Still here I am cut beneath the skin
Despite progress, the speaker feels deeply affected and hurt by the relationship.
Yeah the ghost of you has returned again
Reiteration of the return of haunting memories or feelings.
And I swore this time I wouldn't let you in
Decision not to allow the addressee to affect the speaker's emotions again.
'Cause my heart's now colder than it was back then
Emotionally distancing oneself more effectively compared to the past.
Still here I am cut beneath the skin
Despite efforts, the emotional impact of the relationship remains.
Here I am cut beneath the skin.
Reiteration of feeling deeply affected and hurt despite attempts to move on.
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