Straight Up
Unveiling Emotions: Liberation from Deception
Lyrics
You sold my gold never looked away
You betrayed my trust by selling something valuable to me without hesitation.
You leashed my ray then you turned away
You controlled or restrained my positive energy and then turned away from me.
Such a loss
Expressing a feeling of grief or sadness.
Always loss
Emphasizing a recurring theme of experiencing constant losses.
My precious ring keeps me in the cave
A symbolic reference to a precious possession that confines the singer.
My eyes were stabbed I was feeling my way
The singer's perception was hurt, and they navigated through the situation cautiously.
Out of you
Expressing the desire to move away from the influence or control of the other person.
Out of you
Reiterating the need to distance oneself from the negative influence.
So sharp
Describing the intensity of pain or betrayal.
You hooked me straight up (Yes you did)
The person being addressed had a direct and strong impact on the singer.
On my walls
Referring to the impact on the singer's emotional space or boundaries.
Stand up
An encouragement to stand up and face the situation.
You hooked me straight up
Reiterating the significant impact of the person on the singer.
On my walls
Emphasizing the influence on the singer's emotional walls or defenses.
Do I have to tell you
Possibly questioning the need to communicate the obvious or express feelings.
I'm here to hold your hand
Expressing a willingness to offer support and companionship.
Save me through the day
A plea for assistance or comfort during difficult times.
Now I'm upright
Signifying an improvement in the singer's situation, being more upright or positive.
You're out of my veins
The person's negative influence is no longer part of the singer's life.
Your spirit's here but it fades away
Although the person's spirit remains, it diminishes over time.
Out of reach
Out of the harmful influence or control of the person.
Out of reach
Reiterating the escape from the negative influence.
Keep your word, what you promised me
Asking the person to honor their commitments or promises.
Add your sweets to the bitter air
Add positivity to the difficult or challenging atmosphere.
That I breathe
Referring to the air the singer breathes, suggesting the impact of the person on their life.
Start again
An indication to start anew, possibly after overcoming challenges.
So sharp
Repeating the intensity of pain or betrayal experienced.
You hooked me straight up (yes you did)
Acknowledging the direct and impactful connection with the person.
On my walls
Reiterating the effect on the singer's emotional walls or defenses.
Stand up
An encouragement to stand up and confront the impact of the person.
You hooked me straight up
Emphasizing the lasting impact of the person on the singer.
Yes you did
A reaffirmation of the significant impact and influence of the person.
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