Lyrics
When I was young I used to check for you under my bed (under my bed)
As a child, used to check for you under my bed, possibly fearing something; a metaphor for innocence and vulnerability.
But now I'm older and instead I let you sleep on it (sleep on it)
Now that I'm older, I've become more accepting and accommodating, allowing you to be a part of my life.
You're smoking five days a week
You engage in unhealthy habits regularly, like smoking five days a week.
Don't you say I'm why you can't breathe
Don't blame me for your struggles in breathing; taking responsibility for one's own issues.
You got nerve sayin' it ain't that deep
You audaciously claim that the situation isn't profound or serious.
Friends don't wear skin to sleep oh
Real friends don't hide their true selves even when vulnerable, contrasting with the claim in line 5.
Why'd you let me sink in pools of wishful thinking
Questioning why the speaker was allowed to immerse themselves in unrealistic hopes and dreams.
I don't want to swim anymore
Expressing a desire to discontinue engaging in the unrealistic fantasies or expectations.
Look at all these bloodstains I've been calling warpaint
Noticing the emotional scars or challenges (bloodstains) that were mistakenly perceived as something to fight for.
There ain't nothing here to fight for
Realizing there's nothing worth fighting for in the current situation.
King of my condo there's a second toothbrush by the sink (by the sink)
Observing a shared space, represented by a condo, and noticing signs of a relationship, like a second toothbrush.
Then I ask where your kingdom lies you hand me a blank map with X in ink (X in ink)
Seeking clarification about the commitment or direction of the relationship but receiving vague or uncertain answers.
I'm every metaphor
Feeling like a symbol or representation rather than an individual.
You hold me like I'm your everything and more
Being held in high regard, but the reality is different when faced with daylight.
But when the sun rays greet the floor you make it clear I'm everything but yours oh
When exposed to reality (sun rays), it becomes clear that the speaker is not truly valued or claimed.
Why'd you let me sink in pools of wishful thinking
Repeating the questioning of why the speaker was allowed to immerse in unrealistic hopes and dreams.
I don't want to swim anymore
Reiterating the desire to discontinue engaging in unrealistic fantasies or expectations.
Look at all these bloodstains I've been calling warpaint
Acknowledging the emotional scars or challenges (bloodstains) without a valid reason to keep fighting.
There ain't nothing left to fight for
Confirming that there's nothing left in the current situation worth fighting for.
I'm givin' up the fight
Deciding to surrender and give up the emotional struggle or conflict.
Don't want to waste my time
Expressing a refusal to waste time on futile endeavors.
You go run for your life
Suggesting the other person should run away for their own well-being.
Be my guest be my guest
Giving permission for the other person to leave, indicating the speaker will be fine on their own.
Oh I'll be fine
Asserting confidence in being fine despite the challenges and decisions made.
Oh I'll be fine
Reassuring that the speaker will be fine, emphasizing self-reliance and resilience.
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