Lyrics
Old Text from a friend
Reflecting on a message received from a friend in the past
Who's too young to be dead
Expressing surprise or sadness at the untimely death of a young friend
Nothing good ever lasts
Commenting on the transient nature of positive things
So don't be hasty or crass
Advising against impulsive or rude behavior
I'd like to see a world
Expressing a desire for a world that can forgive and forget
That can forgive and forget
Continuing the theme of forgiveness and letting go of grudges
But The consequences of my actions
Acknowledging and facing the negative outcomes of personal actions
Keep hunting me down and making me sick
Describing the persistent and harmful impact of the consequences on the individual
I try to hide, I try to run
Attempting to evade or escape from the repercussions of one's actions
But it leaves me staring down the barrel of your gun
Feeling cornered and in a vulnerable position, facing a serious threat
Front-row seat to the crash
Observing a catastrophic event firsthand
Get out your camera but no flash
Suggesting a detached response to a crisis, advising against capturing the moment
Watch as the dark starts closing in
Witnessing the encroachment of darkness or negativity
And he repents for his sins
Seeing someone express regret or remorse for their wrongdoing
Reckless Abandon Sets the scene
Setting the stage for a situation characterized by reckless and unrestrained behavior
All thoughts drowned out by his screams
Describing a chaotic scene where thoughts are drowned out by screams
But The consequences of his actions
Reiterating the consequences of actions, this time from a third-person perspective
Keep hunting him down and making him sick
Highlighting the persistent and debilitating nature of consequences for the third party
He tries to hide, oh girl he tries to run
Describing attempts to escape consequences, particularly in a romantic context
But it leaves him staring down the barrel of your gun
Portraying the futility of escaping accountability, using the metaphor of staring down a gun
But The consequences of your actions
Directing the focus to the consequences faced by another individual
Keep hunting you down and making you sick
Emphasizing the ongoing impact and discomfort caused by consequences
You try to hide, oh girl, you try to run
Addressing the listener, highlighting their struggles to avoid repercussions
But it leaves you staring down the barrel of my gun
Concluding with the image of staring down the metaphorical gun, signifying the inescapability of consequences
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