Lyrics
Smoke on your breath
Reference to someone having just smoked, evidenced by the smell of smoke on their breath.
The towels are all wet
The towels are damp or moist, likely due to use or cleaning.
And stains all on the sheets
There are marks or spots on the bed sheets, possibly stains.
Nothing my own
The speaker doesn't possess or own anything significant in this context.
Wouldn't call it a home
The place where the speaker resides doesn't feel like a real home.
Just a place where I can sleep
The location serves merely as a sleeping space rather than a comforting home.
It's too dark at night
It's excessively dark during the night, possibly metaphorically implying a lack of clarity or understanding.
And the bugs will bite
There are bugs present that are bothersome and might cause harm or discomfort.
Oh my feet, they're running
The speaker feels an urge to escape, to run away from the current situation.
Out of this life
Desire to leave this current life behind.
Oh please, call home
A plea to someone to contact their home.
I don't wanna be here anymore
The speaker expresses a strong wish to depart from their present environment.
I don't know you
The speaker doesn't have a deep understanding or connection with someone.
My blood just comes from you
The speaker's genetic heritage is traced back to this person.
I don't know you
Reiteration of not knowing the person well.
My blood just comes from you
Similar to line 15, emphasizing genetic connection rather than emotional closeness.
What's left to say
Questioning what else there is to discuss or communicate.
Just ask about her day
Suggesting a mundane topic to engage in conversation.
And hope she'll act along
Hoping for the person to participate in the conversation even if it's superficial.
Pack up the plates
Packing away dishes or belongings, possibly in preparation to leave.
Go back to your state
Returning to one's original place of residence or origin.
How long will this carry on
Expressing uncertainty about how long this situation will continue.
I don't wanna fight
The speaker doesn’t want conflict but is tired of making efforts.
But I'm done with trying
Not willing to keep trying to fit into someone else's life.
To fit inside of someone else's life
Desire to be released from the current situation.
Oh please, let me go
An urgent request to be allowed to leave the current environment.
I don't wanna be here anymore
Reiteration of the strong desire to depart from the current setting.
I don't know you
Similar to lines 14 and 16, the speaker lacks a deep connection or understanding of the person.
My blood just comes from you
The speaker's biological lineage is traced back to this person.
I don't know you
Reiteration of not having a profound connection or understanding of the individual.
My blood just comes from you
Emphasizing the genetic link rather than an emotional bond.
Isn't it funny how
Reflection on the irony of pretending to have life figured out when it's uncertain.
We pretend we have it all worked out
Considering the illusion of having everything under control.
I always think about
Contemplating the memories of covering up emotional wounds or difficulties.
All the paint that covered up our scars
Recollection of the effort to conceal emotional pain or scars.
But somehow I'll still miss
Despite trying to hide the pain, the speaker still feels a longing or nostalgia.
The weeds that grew up and out of the
Expressing a sentiment of missing the organic growth amidst difficult circumstances.
Cracks in the concrete
Noting imperfections in a seemingly solid structure or situation.
It wasn't perfect
Acknowledgment that despite imperfections, some parts were valuable or meaningful to the speaker.
But some of it was to me
Recognizing that although not perfect, certain aspects were important or cherished.
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