Ugly
Unveiling Ugly: A Tale of Love's Struggle and Redemption
Lyrics
Why you keep me on this tight, tight leash? My blood’s been boiling bad for you, you know
Expressing frustration about being tightly controlled or restricted in the relationship, with a metaphorical reference to blood boiling.
Yeah you keep me on this tight, tight leash. Baby my blood is matting up your rope
Continuation of the frustration, suggesting that the partner's actions are causing emotional distress and entanglement.
Your mama never liked me, did she baby?
Acknowledging disapproval from the partner's mother and questioning her feelings towards the speaker.
Your father said that I would never grow
Recalling a negative comment from the partner's father, possibly implying a lack of belief in the speaker's potential for personal growth.
And my friends told me that you’d drive me crazy
Referring to warnings from friends about the negative impact of the relationship, suggesting concerns about the partner's influence.
And that you ain’t the way for me to go
Highlighting doubts about the suitability of the partner and the realization that the relationship may not be healthy.
But now we’re back and dancing like we used to
Describing a return to a happier time in the relationship through dancing, implying a sense of nostalgia.
And girl I swear this shit is magical. But like a fool I said what I wanted to do
Expressing the positive emotions of the moment but admitting to making a mistake by speaking without thinking.
You got offended and you left the floor
Revealing that the partner was offended by the speaker's words, leading to a negative impact on the atmosphere.
I didn’t know what I said. Didn’t know what I did
Expressing confusion and ignorance about the impact of the speaker's words and actions on the partner.
I didnt think it meant that much to you
Acknowledging the importance of the situation to the partner and regretting the lack of understanding.
I was just a little kid. I’m being honest miss
Defending innocence by emphasizing youth and honesty, suggesting the speaker's intentions were not harmful.
Can’t you see I’m Ugly like the truth?
Comparing oneself to the truth and claiming to be "ugly" in a metaphorical sense, possibly indicating imperfections or unpleasant realities.
And yet it’s coming back to us once again. And yeah you did me wrong you know you did
Acknowledging past wrongs done by the partner, leading to a renewed sense of emotional turmoil.
That’s why I turn up every night just to annihilate the thought of you
Expressing a coping mechanism of turning up every night to drown out thoughts of the partner and the pain caused.
What the fuck we gonna do?
Pondering the future of the relationship with a sense of uncertainty and frustration.
It’s just an Ugly story ‘bout a love that loved. So now you know it’s got that ring of truth
Summarizing the relationship as an "ugly" love story with a ring of truth, acknowledging the reality of the situation.
I guess I’ll just go along and write a song and act like I ain’t stuck if I win or lose
Accepting the situation and contemplating using music as a means of expression, regardless of the outcome.
Yeah
Repeating the word "Yeah" as a transition or emphasis on the following lines.
Ugly like the truth
Reiterating the metaphor of being "ugly like the truth," emphasizing the raw and honest nature of the speaker.
I’m Ugly like the
Repeating the phrase "I'm Ugly like the" for emphasis, continuing the metaphorical exploration of truth and imperfection.
Ugly like the truth yeah
Concluding with a confirmation of being "ugly like the truth," reinforcing the theme of facing and accepting reality.
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