Lyrics
The mirror is poison, that's what they tell me
The speaker acknowledges that self-reflection is harmful, as others have advised them that looking in the mirror is toxic.
I can't seem to cope without a compliment or drugs
The speaker struggles to manage life without either praise or substance abuse, implying a dependency on external validation or numbing agents.
Harass me, let's ask me an honest opinion of everything around me, take my hand and cut it off
Invitation for someone to question and evaluate the speaker's views, with a willingness to undergo pain or sacrifice ("cut it off") for honesty.
Tiger lily
Introduction of the symbol "Tiger lily," suggesting a significant presence or person in the speaker's life.
Won't you stay a while
A plea for Tiger lily to remain in the speaker's life.
cause you make me smile
Attributing positive emotions, such as happiness, to the presence of Tiger lily.
cause you make me
Continuation of expressing positive feelings associated with Tiger lily.
Pulsating, degrading
Describing intense emotions that are both throbbing and degrading.
These feelings, they fester
Emphasizing the persistence of negative emotions that are festering within the speaker.
Slap me in the face and tell me I'm no good at all
Mention of self-deprecation, with a desire for external validation through a harsh judgment ("Slap me in the face").
You'll test me, confess me, I'll reject it and I'll fail you
Anticipation of being tested and rejected, acknowledging a pattern of failure in meeting expectations.
I won't close my eyes, you couldn't make me if you tried
Assertion of resilience by refusing to close one's eyes, symbolizing a determination to face reality.
Tiger lily
Repetition of the plea for Tiger lily to stay, reinforcing the importance of this person or presence.
Won't you stay a while
Reiteration of the positive impact Tiger lily has on the speaker, prompting a desire for their continued presence.
cause you make me smile
Continuation of expressing positive emotions associated with Tiger lily.
cause you make me
Reiteration of the positive impact Tiger lily has on the speaker, emphasizing the emotional connection.
I won't try to breathe unless I'm breathing for you
Commitment to living only for Tiger lily, indicating a deep emotional attachment and reliance on this person.
Tiger lily
Repetition of the plea for Tiger lily to stay, reinforcing the importance of this person or presence.
Won't you stay a while
Reiteration of the positive impact Tiger lily has on the speaker, prompting a desire for their continued presence.
cause you make me smile
Continuation of expressing positive emotions associated with Tiger lily.
cause you make me
Final reiteration of the positive impact Tiger lily has on the speaker, emphasizing the emotional connection.
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