This Killing Floor
Farewell Reckoning: Talia Stewart's Powerful Reflection on Retribution
Lyrics
The best part is you thought you could
The speaker emphasizes that the listener wrongly believed they could control the situation.
I make the baddest bitch look good
The speaker suggests that they have the ability to overshadow even the most confident individuals.
And something should be understood
There's an expectation that a certain truth or reality should be recognized.
Don't blame it on the brotherhood
The speaker advises against blaming the negative outcome on a sense of brotherhood or camaraderie.
Worst part is mama told me so
The speaker acknowledges that their mother foresaw the difficulties they are experiencing.
I served some time for wanting yours
The speaker served a prison sentence for desiring something that belonged to the listener.
You left me on this killing floor
The listener abandoned the speaker in a difficult or dangerous situation, symbolized as a "killing floor."
You took my life now gimme yours
The listener took away the speaker's life, and now the speaker demands retribution.
What I do might do me in
The speaker acknowledges that their actions might lead to their own downfall.
Don't you tell me, I ain't sorry
Despite the situation, the speaker refuses to express remorse.
He had coming what he got
The listener deserved the consequences they received.
Now he's in the ground where he came from
The person is now buried, returning to where they originated.
Back to the hell he put me through
The speaker reflects on the torment caused by the listener, suggesting they are glad to be free from it.
This is goodbye
A final farewell or goodbye is expressed.
This ain't a confessional
The speaker clarifies that this is not a confession but a declaration of their experiences.
But put this on the record tho
The speaker insists on documenting their story or grievances.
I am the only threat you know
The speaker asserts themselves as the only significant threat in the listener's life.
Those hoes in your peripheral
Others around the listener won't be able to save them from the speaker's influence.
Won't save you, no won't save you now
No external factors will rescue the listener now.
You played yourself by putting out
The listener caused their own downfall by revealing sensitive information.
I kiss your lips and tape your mouth
The speaker metaphorically silences the listener by kissing their lips and taping their mouth.
I cash you in and sell you out
The speaker betrays the listener for personal gain.
What I do might do me in
Similar to line 9, the speaker recognizes the potential consequences of their actions.
Don't you tell me, I ain't sorry
Despite the situation, the speaker remains unapologetic.
He had coming what he got
Reiteration that the listener deserved the consequences.
Now he's in the ground where he came from
Repetition of the idea that the listener is now in the ground, returning to their origin.
Back to the hell he put me through
Reiterating the relief of being free from the hell caused by the listener.
This is goodbye
Repeats the sentiment of saying goodbye, emphasizing finality.
Don't you tell me, I ain't sorry
Despite the situation, the speaker remains unapologetic.
He had coming what he got
Reiteration that the listener deserved the consequences.
Now he's in the ground where he came from
Repetition of the idea that the listener is now in the ground, returning to their origin.
Back to the hell he put me through
Reiterating the relief of being free from the hell caused by the listener.
This is goodbye
Repeats the sentiment of saying goodbye, emphasizing finality.
Don't
Implores the listener not to do something, potentially reflecting a plea or warning.
Don't
Reiteration of the plea or warning.
Don't
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