Not If Caring Kills
Betrayal's Melody: Love's Battlefield Revealed
Lyrics
The days we spent on different continents
The time spent in different parts of the world.
While you were seeking her I kept my confidence
Expressing confidence while the other person pursued someone else.
That you would never do your worst through the emptiness inside you
Doubt that the person would avoid their worst tendencies caused by inner emptiness.
What happened to loyalty
Questioning the disappearance of loyalty.
Guess the only friend I’ve got is me
Realization that the only reliable friend is oneself.
Many a hundred days can end in just one night
Acknowledging that a substantial period can collapse into a single painful night.
Don’t say I never tried I put up one good fight
Asserting effort in a failed attempt, emphasizing resilience.
It’s clear to me I give more than you ever will
Recognition of giving more in the relationship.
I want to care but not if caring kills
Desire to care, but not at the cost of personal destruction.
And I never thought that you’d turn out to be a sinner
Surprise at the partner's unexpected sinful behavior.
The bullet stung twice as bad when I found you behind the trigger
Feeling betrayed and hurt by the partner's actions.
You took my love and drew your blade
Metaphorical usage of love being taken and weaponized against the speaker.
Then blew it up with your grenade
Symbolic destruction of love through destructive actions.
If you think this war is over you should be very afraid
Warning that the conflict is not over, creating fear.
And I never saw through her disguise that she’s the devil
Realization of the partner's deceitful nature, describing her as the devil.
I never took you for someone who would be into something so evil
Expressing surprise at the partner's involvement in something evil.
This broken heart is laughing now
The speaker finds humor in the broken heart as the partner and the new person harm each other.
As you two tear each other down
Observing the destructive dynamics between the partner and the new person.
And I’ll send you my best wishes as I walk away with the crown
Sending well wishes while walking away victorious.
Many a hundred days can end in just one night
Reiteration of the idea that a long period can end abruptly.
Don’t say I never tried I put up one good fight
Emphasizing effort and resilience in the face of challenges.
It’s clear to me I give more than you ever will
Recognition of the unequal contribution to the relationship.
I want to care but not if caring kills
Reiteration of the desire to care without self-destruction.
You can run
Suggesting the possibility of escaping from the situation.
You can hide
Highlighting the difficulty of escaping through deceit.
But it’s hard to break free by just telling lies
Describing the partner as a mess and a wreck.
You’re a mess
Commenting on the partner's appealing appearance despite their flaws.
You’re a wreck
Noting the attractive yet destructive nature of the partner.
But you look so damn good with my hands
Acknowledging the partner's physical appeal despite the negative situation.
Around your neck
Symbolizing control and dominance over the partner in a challenging context.
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