Let It Bleed
Unveiling the Turmoil Within: Neighbor Lady's 'Let It Bleed' Meaning
Lyrics
I have to admit I haven’t been on my best behavior
The speaker acknowledges their recent behavior has not been ideal.
I hope you don’t think I’m doing you any favors
The speaker hopes the listener doesn't perceive their actions as favors.
I never meant for things to get so out of hand
The speaker expresses regret over the unintended escalation of the situation.
You say you’d do anything for me
The listener claims they would do anything for the speaker.
But you hardly even know me
The speaker notes the listener's lack of deep knowledge about them despite the claim.
You have no idea whats gotten into me
The speaker acknowledges an internal change that the listener is unaware of.
You have no idea whats gotten into me
Repetition emphasizing the speaker's internal turmoil.
There's so much pressure building up inside my chest
The speaker describes intense pressure building up in their chest.
Tense and nervous but you know I’m trying my best
The speaker is tense and nervous but assures the listener of their effort.
Well I let it bleed
The speaker metaphorically "lets it bleed," possibly letting out emotions or pain.
I’ve seen my bones breaking a thousand times
The speaker has experienced emotional or physical pain repeatedly.
Stitching up my skin with a thread from your bedside table
Describes healing wounds with a thread from the listener's bedside table, possibly seeking comfort.
I let it bleed
Reiteration of the metaphorical act of letting emotions or pain bleed out.
Well I let it bleed
Repetition for emphasis on the act of letting it bleed.
I let it bleed
Repetition emphasizing the continuation of letting emotions or pain out.
I let it bleed
Repetition for continued emphasis on the act of letting it bleed.
I’m getting sick and tired
The speaker is expressing fatigue and frustration with their current situation.
Sick and tired of this shit
Repetition of being sick and tired, emphasizing the intensity of the speaker's feelings.
I’m getting sick and tired
Repetition of being sick and tired, underscoring the speaker's growing discontent.
Sick and tired of this shit
Repetition for continued emphasis on the speaker's frustration.
Well I let it bleed
Reiteration of the metaphorical act of letting emotions or pain bleed out.
Well I let it bleed
Repetition emphasizing the act of letting it bleed, possibly indicating perseverance.
I let it bleed
Reiteration of the metaphorical act of letting emotions or pain bleed out.
I let it bleed
Repetition for continued emphasis on the act of letting it bleed.
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