Lyrics
Really thought that we could be friends
Expressing initial hope for friendship.
When the feeling died down and we could pretend
Reflecting on a fading connection and the ability to pretend.
That I said yes and spoke a little less
Implying a willingness to agree and be quieter, possibly to maintain the relationship.
Think they knew
Suggesting awareness of others' perceptions or judgments.
Waiting for my words to be a state being
Describing anticipation for words to become a significant reality.
Not some affirmation I'm dead set on believing
Rejecting false affirmations and expressing a commitment to genuine beliefs.
And when does the pain begin to leave my body
Pondering when emotional pain will dissipate.
The venom was sucked out when I remembered the smaller things
Recalling a moment when negativity was removed by remembering smaller positive details.
It was way worse last time
Comparing the current situation to a previous, more challenging experience.
No scar left behind
Stating the absence of visible scars from past hardships.
The dust has settled down
Describing a settled and calm atmosphere.
It's just the silent lull now
Acknowledging a peaceful but silent phase, expressing a sense of loss.
Yeah I miss the turmoil of having you around
Expressing a yearning for the chaos that came with the person's presence.
"Was I enough for you?"
Possibly questioning one's adequacy in the relationship.
"Did I do something wrong?"
Expressing self-doubt and seeking clarification on any wrongdoing.
Questions like those deserve to left in the ground
Asserting that certain questions should be left unanswered or buried.
It was way worse last time
Reiterating the comparison to a previous, more challenging experience.
No scar left behind
Reaffirming the absence of lasting emotional scars.
Put them up now
Encouraging a physical action, possibly a gesture of strength or resilience.
Wipe your eyes dry
Advising to overcome sadness and move forward.
Not so bad now
Expressing a positive perspective on the current situation.
I'm always such an unrealiable narrator
Admitting to being an unreliable narrator, perhaps suggesting self-awareness.
In my lonely hours, shifting blame on them out of pure anger
Acknowledging blame-shifting during lonely moments driven by anger.
I write my grievances down and then tear up the paper
Describing the therapeutic act of writing grievances and rejecting defense.
Waive my rights and refuse all the defense in my favor
Choosing not to defend oneself during a difficult time.
It was way worse last time
Repeating the comparison to a previous, more challenging experience.
No scar left behind
Reaffirming the absence of lasting emotional scars.
Put them up now
Encouraging a physical action, similar to line 24.
Wipe your eyes dry
Reiterating the advice to overcome sadness and move forward.
Not so bad now
Reiterating a positive perspective on the current situation.
Really thought that we could be friends
Repeating the initial hope for friendship, possibly emphasizing disappointment.
When the feeling died down and we could pretend
Echoing the fading of emotions and the ability to pretend.
That I said yes and spoke a little less
Reiterating a willingness to agree and be quieter, with a hint of regret.
Think they knew better and put me to rest
Suggesting that others knew better and decided to end the relationship.
Really thought that we could be friends
Repeating the initial hope for friendship, emphasizing disappointment.
When the feeling died down and we could pretend
Repeating the fading of emotions and the ability to pretend.
That I said yes and spoke a little less
Reiterating a willingness to agree and be quieter, with a hint of regret.
Think they knew better and put me to rest
Suggesting that others knew better and decided to end the relationship.
It was way worse last time
Repeating the comparison to a previous, more challenging experience.
No scar left behind
Reaffirming the absence of lasting emotional scars.
Put them up now
Encouraging a physical action, similar to lines 24 and 36.
Wipe your eyes dry
Reiterating the advice to overcome sadness and move forward.
Not so bad now
Reiterating a positive perspective on the current situation.
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