Lyrics
Shied away for all these years inside my head amongst my angst and fears
Expressing a tendency to avoid facing internal struggles and fears over an extended period.
Running recluse trying to find that place where someone can hear me
Describing a withdrawn individual seeking a place where their voice can be heard.
Vein flowing fast with your poison still though it was years before then
Acknowledging the persistence of emotional pain, possibly caused by someone's harmful influence.
I remember every scream escaped but still there's no-one that hears me
Recalling past instances of vocalizing distress without receiving acknowledgment or understanding.
You pushed you pulled you always brought out the worst
Addressing a person who consistently brings out negative qualities in the speaker.
You best plead the fifth but sure as hell plead the first
Suggesting the importance of honesty, even when it may be uncomfortable.
Sweetheart I won't, won't take your shit anymore
Declaring a refusal to tolerate mistreatment or negativity.
Darling the worlds moved on, but you're always wanting more
Noting the passage of time and growth while highlighting someone's persistent desires.
Slowly finding myself shutting down but soon enough you'll lose your crown
Indicating a gradual emotional shutdown, with a prediction of the other person losing influence.
But in failing this just need to find that place where someone can hear me
Reiterating the search for a place where the speaker's voice can be heard.
Ear still ringing from your malice don't you know we're mad here Alice
Referencing lingering effects of past negativity, with an Alice in Wonderland metaphor.
Don't you lose your head I've finally found that place where someone can hear me
Claiming to have found a supportive space to express oneself despite challenges.
You pushed you pulled you always brought out the worst
Repeating the theme of someone consistently bringing out negative qualities.
You best plead the fifth but sure as hell plead the first
Emphasizing the importance of being forthright, even with potential consequences.
Sweetheart I won't, won't take your shit anymore
Reiterating a refusal to endure mistreatment.
Darling the worlds moved on but you're always wanting more
Pointing out a disparity between personal growth and someone's unchanging desires.
I pulled I pushed managed to drag out the best
Highlighting the speaker's effort to bring out the best in themselves.
Always felt the need to get this off my chest
Expressing a long-standing need to express inner thoughts and feelings.
Sweetheart sick of you so shut your mouth if you please
Expressing frustration and a desire for silence from a troubling individual.
I'd rather die on my feet than I would live on my knees
Choosing a defiant stance over submission to discomfort.
There's not a pill that can cure your affliction
Questioning the efficacy of external solutions for internal struggles.
But that begs the question how can you still walk with conviction
Questioning how someone can maintain conviction despite challenges.
May day may day as you're crashing down to earth
Using a distress signal metaphor as a warning of a personal crisis.
How can you let someone else's pain dictate to you your self worth
Questioning the wisdom of allowing others' pain to shape one's self-worth.
You used to scream fear me now all you cry is won't you all hear me
Highlighting a shift from inducing fear to seeking understanding.
You pushed you pulled you always brought out the worst
Reiterating the negative influence of a specific individual.
You best plead the fifth but sure as hell plead the first
Emphasizing the importance of being honest, regardless of potential consequences.
Sweetheart I won't, won't take your shit anymore
Declaring a refusal to endure mistreatment.
Darling the worlds moved on but you're always wanting more
Noting a discrepancy between personal growth and persistent desires of another.
I pulled I pushed managed to drag out the best
Highlighting personal effort to bring out the best despite challenges.
Always felt the need to get this off my chest
Expressing a longstanding need to express inner thoughts and feelings.
Sweetheart sick of you so shut your mouth if you please
Expressing frustration and a desire for silence from a troubling individual.
I'd rather die on my feet than I would live on my knees
Choosing defiance over submission to discomfort.
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