Pity Sex
Unveiling the Complex Dance of Regret and Self-Discovery in Never Any Ordinary's 'Pity Sex'
Lyrics
Every time she smiles I collapse and then
Expresses vulnerability and the impact of the subject's smile on the speaker.
Every time she laughs I will never win
Highlights the speaker's perceived inability to win the subject's affection even when she laughs.
But we’re never alone together
Suggests a lack of genuine connection or intimacy despite being together.
We’re never alone at all
Emphasizes a sense of perpetual company, possibly implying interference or external influences.
I never knew how to be myself
Reflects a struggle with self-identity and a lack of understanding of one's true nature.
I never knew what to expect
Conveys uncertainty and unpredictability in the speaker's life.
When we changed it all for good
References a significant change in the speaker's life, possibly associated with a positive transformation.
Mass reward for mass regret
Suggests that the positive change came with a cost and regrets on a larger scale.
Let them have their ignorance
Encourages letting others hold onto their ignorance, possibly acknowledging the inevitable consequences.
Mass reward for mass regret
Reiterates the theme of mass regret, implying shared consequences for collective actions.
Let them be, let them be
Encourages allowing others to be, possibly accepting their choices or fate.
I swore I’d never do that again
Expresses a commitment to avoid repeating past mistakes.
Last time I did I lost a friend
Shares the consequences of a previous mistake—losing a friend and personal strength.
And the strength to carry on
Reflects on the emotional toll of losing the strength needed to persevere.
The strength that broke my back
Suggests a breaking point where the speaker faced overwhelming challenges.
Last time I never let “her” in
Recalls a past experience of avoiding emotional involvement with someone ("her").
Last time I always let “him” win
Reflects a history of allowing someone else ("him") to win, possibly in relationships or conflicts.
Then it hit me:
Introduces a realization or revelation about the core issue.
The problem is “you”
Attributes the problem to the self, indicating self-awareness or self-blame.
Mass reward for mass regret
Reiterates the theme of collective regret with an emphasis on the larger scale.
Let them have their ignorance
Encourages acceptance of ignorance in others, possibly acknowledging the limits of understanding.
Mass reward for mass regret
Reiterates the theme of shared consequences for collective actions.
Let them be, let them be
Encourages allowing others to be, emphasizing acceptance of their choices or fate.
That’s what “he” said
Introduces statements from different perspectives ("he" and "she").
That’s what “she” said
Further emphasizes diverse perspectives contributing to the narrative.
That’s what “they” all said but “they” all say what we wanna hear
Suggests skepticism toward statements, questioning their authenticity or sincerity.
Mass reward for mass regret
Reiterates the theme of shared consequences for collective actions.
Let them have their ignorance
Encourages acceptance of ignorance in others, reinforcing the theme of limited understanding.
Mass reward for mass regret
Reiterates the theme of shared consequences for collective actions.
Let them be, let them be
Encourages allowing others to be, underscoring acceptance of their choices or fate.
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