Lyrics
My opinion could change today,
Expressing the fluidity of personal opinions and acknowledging responsibility despite potential changes.
but I'm responsible anyway
Emphasizing personal responsibility even if opinions evolve.
For second or third hand information
Referring to dealing with indirect information, possibly gossip or rumors.
That complicates the complication
Highlighting the complexity added by second or third-hand information.
And I don't think before I speak
Acknowledging a lack of forethought before speaking.
And I don't know how far my words reach
Uncertainty about the impact of spoken words and their reach.
So wrong nearly every time,
Admitting frequent mistakes in speech.
that I'm sorry I speak my mind
Expressing regret for speaking candidly due to frequent errors.
If what I said was unkind
Apologizing if spoken words were unkind.
Now it feels like I'm on fire
Describing an intense emotional state, feeling like being on fire.
It's burning the world through
Conveying the intensity of the emotional state affecting the world.
But don't hold it against me,
Not holding personal emotions against others, as everyone may lie.
‘cuz I know you're lying, too
Acknowledging a shared experience of dishonesty.
Is there any need for apology?
Raising the question of the necessity of apologizing.
There's no reason to believe me
Expressing skepticism about being believed.
Judgments born in my jealous mind,
Referring to judgments arising from jealousy and infiltrating thoughts.
creeping inside outside
Describing the insidious nature of judgments affecting both internal and external perspectives.
Connections I've made never follow through
Acknowledging a pattern of failed connections.
And sooner or later disappoint you
Expecting eventual disappointment in relationships.
Or cross you twice when your back is turned, that's how I've learned
Describing a tendency to betray trust, especially when not observed.
That someone has got to be burned
Recognizing the inevitability of causing harm to someone.
Now it feels like I'm on fire,
Reiterating the intense emotional state of feeling like being on fire.
these words are not the truth
Clarifying that the expressed words may not reflect the truth.
But don't hold it against me,
Repeating the non-judgmental stance despite potential falsehoods.
‘cuz I know you're lying, too
Acknowledging a shared experience of dishonesty with others.
Feels like I'm on fire,
Reiterating the intense emotional state affecting the world.
it's burning the world through
Conveying a plea for support or companionship during difficult times.
Don't let me fall without someone to hold on to
Expressing vulnerability and a need for someone to rely on.
Someone to hold to, someone to hold on to
Repeating the plea for someone to hold onto during challenging moments.
Comment