Kayfabing the Boys
Inner Demons and Silent Battles: Kayfabing the Boys by Summerbruise
Lyrics
the devil on my shoulder's always screamin' in my ear
The negative, tempting influence (symbolized as the devil) persistently influences and tries to control my thoughts.
when the people that i love tell me the things i need to hear
Even though my loved ones give me necessary advice, the negative influence knows how to manipulate and counteract their guidance.
he knows me better than anyone and he hates my fuckin' guts
The negative influence understands me deeply and holds a strong disdain towards me.
i've been learnin' not to listen but nothin' seems to shut him up
Despite efforts to ignore the negative influence, it remains incessantly vocal and challenging to silence.
so i'm sorry if i seem zoned out, it's probably cause i am as fuck
Apology for seeming mentally distant or detached due to the overwhelming nature of the situation.
i wanna see if he'll give up if i just sit here long enough
Contemplating if the negative influence might subside if left unacknowledged for an extended period.
plus, the peace and quiet is worth it
The tranquility gained from ignoring the influence is considered valuable.
sandy always said: “better an empty house than a bad tenant”
Reference to a saying about preferring emptiness over something potentially harmful.
he meant burps, but i think it works for thinkin' too
Adapting the saying to imply that it's better to have an empty mind than to engage in negative thoughts.
if i was thinkin' all the time, i'd just be worried all the time
Choosing to avoid continuous worrying by not engaging in constant thought processes.
so i avoid it altogether, and all in all i feel all right
By evading persistent thinking, there's an overall sense of feeling okay or acceptable.
all right; i hate when people lie—i don't think i ever do
Expressing dislike for dishonesty in others but asserting personal honesty, except possibly with oneself.
‘cept if i'm lyin' to myself as well, i guess i wouldn't know i was lyin' to you?
Suggesting a potential unawareness of self-deception, making it uncertain if one would know if lying to others due to self-delusion.
i'd never lie to you, unless i do without tryin' to
Committing not to lie deliberately, except in situations where it might unintentionally occur.
when i tell you i don't need the things you keep telling me i do
Rejecting advice given by others, asserting independence despite conflicting opinions.
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