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Fuck metaphors
Expressing a desire to be straightforward and direct, avoiding the use of metaphors.
I'm on all fours
Describing a vulnerable position, possibly feeling emotionally low or submissive.
Put my face to my hands when I scream at the floor
Expressing frustration or distress, seeking solace by burying the face in hands and screaming at the floor.
And I want you to watch
Expressing a desire for someone to observe or witness the emotional turmoil.
Not this again
Acknowledging a recurring situation or feeling, and the weariness associated with it.
You're so tired of it
Noting the listener's fatigue with the repeated emotional struggles.
Kick the dust from the pan so I breathe it in
Symbolizing an attempt to shake off negativity, using the act of kicking dust as a metaphorical cleanse.
And I want you to watch
Reiterating the desire for someone to witness the emotional experience.
I want you to watch
Emphasizing the importance of the observer in the singer's emotional state.
So light the stove
Suggesting a need to confront and deal with emotional pain, using the metaphor of lighting a stove.
Cauterize my woes
Describing the process of cauterizing emotional wounds to find relief.
The blue flame in your eyes has a heat that knows
Highlighting the intensity of emotion reflected in the observer's eyes.
That I want you to see
Expressing a desire for the observer to understand and acknowledge the singer's pain.
Fill me with smoke
Metaphorically filling oneself with smoke, possibly signifying embracing difficulties or challenges.
Toughen up these lungs
Expressing a need to toughen up emotionally by facing hardships.
Sip the ghost from my lips and get way too drunk
Describing the consumption of something intangible (ghost) and possibly indulging in excessive behavior.
If that's how it must be
Acceptance of a potentially challenging situation or relationship if it brings freedom.
You hate my face
Acknowledging the observer's dislike for the singer's face.
I already know
Recognizing that the singer's face triggers unpleasant memories for the observer.
It reminds you of memories that have to go
Understanding the need for the observer to distance themselves from certain memories.
But you don't want to leave
Acknowledging the observer's internal conflict—wanting to leave but also desiring to stay.
So stick around
Encouraging the observer to remain present despite the internal struggle.
Tear the walls apart
Symbolizing a willingness to expose vulnerability by tearing down emotional barriers.
Trace my name in the dirt and then call it art
Turning vulnerability into art, suggesting that expressing oneself is a creative and freeing act.
If it makes you feel free
Linking the act of tearing down walls to a sense of liberation and freedom.
If it makes you feel free
Reiterating the freedom theme and its positive impact on the singer.
Cut into me
Metaphorically inviting the observer to leave a lasting mark or impact.
Let the arrows fly
Encouraging the observer to be assertive or expressive in their actions.
I don't know if you've noticed that I'm alright
Asserting the singer's well-being and independence, possibly in response to the observer's concern.
But I really don't mind
Expressing contentment with the current emotional state and a lack of concern for external opinions.
And if there's hope
Mentioning the possibility of hope in the observer's continued love.
That you love me still
Expressing fear of letting go due to a perceived lack of love from others.
I'm afraid to let go cuz nobody else will
Highlighting a fear of abandonment and the importance of the observer's love.
So don't leave me behind
Urging the observer not to leave the singer behind, emphasizing the fear of isolation.
No don't leave me
Repeating the plea for the observer not to leave the singer.
Leave me behind
Reiterating the fear of being left behind and abandoned.
So if you love the way I fold
Expressing satisfaction and enjoyment in being observed or scrutinized.
Put the creases in me cuz it never gets old
Metaphorically appreciating the enduring nature of the observer's attention or focus.
And I like that you watch
Expressing a liking for the observer's act of watching and the associated connection.
I like that you watch
Repeating the enjoyment of being observed and appreciated by the observer.
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