Steak Knives

Fool for Love: Unraveling the Intricate Threads of 'Steak Knives'
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Lyrics

Are you my pet?

Questioning if the person is like a pet, possibly implying dependency or control.

Or did I have to work so hard

Wondering if the effort invested in the relationship was in vain.

For nothing?

Expressing frustration about the possibility of working hard for no reward.

I've been here before,

Reflecting on past experiences or relationships.

I'll be here again.

Anticipating a recurring pattern in relationships.

My blood runs quick like ink from a squid.

Describing intense emotions, comparing blood to ink from a squid.


And are you my pet?

Repeating the questioning of whether the person is like a pet.

Or did I have to work so hard

Reiterating the uncertainty about the value of the effort put into the relationship.

For nothing?

Expressing frustration or disappointment about potential lack of reward.

I know you've meant the mess,

Acknowledging that the person has contributed to the mess or challenges in the relationship.

You're merry.

Describing the person as cheerful or happy.

No keep your fan,

Suggesting not to keep a fan, possibly symbolic of a supporter or admirer.

But can he carry the weight of your heart?

Raising the question of whether someone else can handle the emotional burden.


And everybody says that I'm a fool,

Addressing the criticism or perception that the speaker is foolish for their actions.

For you.

Acknowledging that the speaker is considered foolish for the person they are associated with.


And I want some cake,

Expressing a desire for something enjoyable, possibly symbolizing fulfillment.

And you that high.

Referring to an elevated state, perhaps intoxicated or emotionally heightened.

We both want a piece of what will quicken the rot.

Expressing a shared desire for something that accelerates decay or deterioration.

We gotta wait for the day the dead will rise;

Waiting for a moment of revival or change, possibly in the context of a relationship.

Wait for the day does settle in our

Continuing to wait for a resolution or change to settle in.


Step step, step your heart up.

Repetition of steps, possibly indicating a cyclical or repetitive nature in relationships or personal growth.

Step step, stitch the holes up.

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Step step, step your heart up.

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Step step, stitch the holes up.

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Step step, step your heart up.

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Step step, stitch the holes up.

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Step step, step your heart up.

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Step step, stitch the holes up.

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And are you my pet?

Repeating the question of whether the person is like a pet, reinforcing the theme of dependency or control.

Or did I have to work so hard

Reiterating the uncertainty about the value of the effort put into the relationship.

For nothing?

Expressing frustration or disappointment about potential lack of reward.

Uh huh huh

Adding a vocal expression, possibly signifying resignation or acceptance.


And everybody says that I'm a fool,

Readdressing the criticism or perception that the speaker is foolish for their desires.

For wanting you.

Confirming that the speaker is considered foolish for wanting the person.

And everybody says that I'm a fool,

Acknowledging the perception of foolishness for loving the person.

For loving you.

Reiterating the perception of foolishness for loving the person.

And everybody says that I'm a fool,

Repeating the perception of foolishness for being associated with the person.

For you.

Reiterating the criticism or perception of foolishness for the person they are associated with.

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