Lyrics
She’s got hollow eyes and a smile that’s forgotten
She is displaying a vacant expression and a smile that reflects forgotten joy.
A crumbling mind full of thoughts going rotten
Her deteriorating mental state is filled with thoughts that have turned negative or corrupt.
Don’t remember how and I can’t remember when
The speaker cannot recall the circumstances or time when their happiness disappeared.
My happiness went away and it’s not come back again
The speaker's happiness has vanished and hasn't returned, creating a persistent sense of loss.
There used to be time when you seemed the happy one
There was a past when the person addressed seemed happy, but that era has long passed, and now they are less enjoyable.
But that was a long ago, now you’re not so much fun
The addressed person has lost their former sense of fun and happiness.
You lie there in the bed, right there next to me
The person lies in bed next to the speaker but remains silent, indicating a lack of communication or emotional connection.
But do not say a word, this is how it’s come to be
The silence between them has become the norm, illustrating a strained relationship.
I’ve got my mind,
The speaker acknowledges possession of their own mind.
I’ve got my life
The speaker acknowledges possession of their own life.
I’ve got my wounds
The speaker acknowledges the wounds they carry, likely emotional or psychological.
I’ve got my time
The speaker recognizes the passage of time as part of their existence.
The first time likes a canyon in your mind
The initial experiences or memories are described as creating a deep division within the mind.
You can’t cross your dividing line
There is an acknowledgment of an insurmountable barrier or limit that cannot be crossed.
I stayed around to help, seems that I’ve been hurt
The speaker stayed around to help but ended up being hurt in the process.
It doesn’t really matter, I’m so much better when I am worse
The speaker suggests that their well-being is paradoxically enhanced when they are in a worse state.
Watch me crash and burn, down in outer space
The speaker anticipates a downfall or failure, symbolized by crashing and burning in outer space.
You couldn’t help but smile, you see I stumble with such grace
Despite the impending failure, the speaker notes that others find amusement in their struggle.
Seems these days to me that our time just slips away
Time appears to be slipping away, creating a sense of loss or regret.
Such a long goodbye, when it all just starts to fade
The farewell is described as prolonged, emphasizing the difficulty of accepting the end.
I’ve got my life
The speaker reiterates possession of their life.
I’ve got my mind
The speaker reiterates possession of their mind.
I’ve got my wounds
The speaker acknowledges their emotional wounds once again.
I’ve still got time
Despite the challenges, the speaker emphasizes that they still have time.
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