Lyrics
i’ve been watching you
Observing someone closely.
and it’s a pretty dance you often do, it rings a bell front row and center pew
Acknowledging a familiar, captivating behavior; possibly related to a performance or routine.
and I can taste them, the edges of your words are trimmed in gold and separated into verses in the back of my tongue
Perceiving the eloquence in the person's speech, comparing it to gold-trimmed edges of words.
and I see ashes on your forehead that aren’t there but I’ve got rug burns on my knees, itching underneath tight denim
Noticing imaginary ashes on the person's forehead, contrasting personal discomfort like rug burns.
you’re no different than you’re enemy
Stating a similarity between the person and their perceived adversary.
this is not a competition, but i see you in the corner of my eye you’re keeping score
Observing competitive behavior despite it not being a competition.
you’re no better than this
Asserting equality or lack of superiority.
this is a show that i’ve seen before
Recognizing a familiar situation, possibly a repeated behavior or performance.
i’ve seen both sides and i recognize these patterns
Reflecting on the familiarity and predictability of observed patterns.
and it's in your head, and it's in your head, and it's in your head
Emphasizing the persistent nature of certain thoughts or patterns in the mind.
it was always there and it’s in there now and it always will be
Asserting the enduring presence of a particular thought or pattern.
it’s not their fault, no it’s not their fault, no it’s no ones fault
Attributing no blame to others for the recurring thought, emphasizing its internal origin.
it was in your head, it’s all in your head, and it’s here to stay
Reiterating the internal nature of the persistent thought, emphasizing its lasting impact.
and i spent one too many nights banging my head against the wall to hear another voice telling me that i'm doing something wrong
Expressing frustration with repeated criticism and seeking isolation from such opinions.
so excommunicate me
Mentioning a desire for exclusion or distancing from external judgments.
you're no better than the fucked up doctrine that sent me running to your doorstep in the first place
Comparing the person unfavorably to a flawed doctrine that initially led to seeking their company.
i knew better than this
Admitting personal awareness of a situation or behavior.
you’re better than this
Encouraging the person to rise above their current behavior or mindset.
you’re better
Expressing belief in the person's capability to be better.
i knew better than this
Acknowledging past awareness of a situation or behavior.
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