Lyrics
Sticks and stones, will make me bleed
Physical harm from sticks and stones causing bleeding.
Break my bones and leave me on my knees
Mention of breaking bones and being left vulnerable on knees.
A cold knife, straight through my heart
Metaphor of a cold knife going through the heart, symbolizing emotional pain.
Would be a very good place to start, but
Suggesting that starting with emotional pain might be a good way to end a relationship.
You don't need a weapon Darling
Highlighting that verbal weapons (words) are sufficient, implying the power of communication.
I'm crushed by words
Expressing being emotionally hurt by words.
Don't need a weapon 'cos I'm crushed by words
Reiterating the impact of words as a weapon, emphasizing the absence of a physical weapon.
Well one's a party, and two's a crowd
Describing a situation where a relationship becomes uncomfortable with three people.
That's how you told me, you're getting out
Describing a breakup, where the partner is leaving because the relationship is crowded.
We've had our fun, and now we're through
Acknowledging the end of a relationship after having had fun together.
You found something, somone better to do
Indicating that the partner found someone else.
You don't need a weapon Darling
Repeating the theme of emotional impact from words, even in the context of a breakup.
I'm crushed by words
Re-emphasizing the emotional impact of words after a breakup.
Don't need a weapon 'cos I'm crushed by words
Stating the continuing impact of words as a weapon post-breakup.
I'm crushed by words
Repeating the chorus, reinforcing the central theme of being emotionally crushed by words.
Don't need a weapon 'cos I'm crushed by words
-I'm crushed by words
-Don't need a weapon 'cos I'm crushed by words
-I'm crushed by words
-Don't need a weapon 'cos I'm crushed by words
-She's taking over, going back to her roots
Describing a transformation in the partner, possibly seeking revenge or asserting independence.
She's zipping up, her walking boots
-She's moving in to make the final kill
-I don't wanna swallow, this bitter pill
-She don't need a weapon no, no
Reiterating that words alone can be a powerful weapon.
I'm crushed by words
Repeating the chorus, emphasizing the continued emotional impact of words.
Don't need a weapon 'cos I'm crushed by words
-I'm crushed by words
-Don't need a weapon 'cos I'm crushed by words
-I'm crushed by words
-Don't need a weapon 'cos I'm crushed by words
-I'm crushed by words
-Don't need a weapon 'cos I'm crushed by words
-I'm crushed by words
Reiterating the chorus, underscoring the persistent emotional vulnerability to words.
Don't need a weapon 'cos I'm crushed by words
-I'm crushed by words
-Don't need a weapon 'cos I'm crushed by words
-I'm crushed by words
-Don't need a weapon 'cos I'm crushed by words
-I'm crushed by words
-Don't need a weapon 'cos I'm crushed by words
-Tick tock, you punch the clock
Referencing the routine of daily life and the regularity of enduring emotional pain.
No sticks, no guns, no stones or rocks
Highlighting the absence of physical weapons, emphasizing the role of words.
Words are weapons, sharper than knives
Acknowledging the potency of words as weapons, sharper than physical objects.
Cuttin' and slashin' right through our lives
Describing the destructive impact of words on lives.
They can help build nations, they can start a war
Recognizing the dual nature of words, capable of constructive or destructive consequences.
Got some words for you, but what would that be good for?
Pondering the utility of expressing words in a specific situation.
No tears, no fears, you're gone with the birds
Expressing the departure of a person without emotional attachment.
With your cold cruel heart, you crush me with words
Conveying the emotional impact of cruel words, continuing the theme of being crushed emotionally.
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