Something New
Seeking Redemption: Struggles, Longing, and Hope in 'Something New'
Lyrics
What's passed these hands?
Reflecting on past actions and experiences.
All these drugs and one night stands
Acknowledging a history of drug use and casual relationships.
So I tremble when I think of she'd do
Expressing anxiety about anticipating someone's reaction.
She'd say something like:
Setting the stage for a critical statement from the other person.
"You're no good,
Being criticized, being compared negatively to others.
You're like the junkies in this neighborhood"
Highlighting a shared human need for escape or relief.
We all need a fix, I guess I need one too
Recognizing personal struggles and the commonality of seeking solace.
But I'm trying madly to calm these nerves
Struggling to find inner peace or stability.
With something new
Expressing a desire for a change or something different.
I got this heavy debt, I've got nothing left
Acknowledging a significant burden, perhaps financial or emotional.
But this daunting weight slung round my neck
Describing a heavy emotional weight carried.
You got the callous mouth, all your endless doubts
Referring to someone's insensitive remarks and persistent uncertainties.
We spent this fifteen weeks, trying to work it out
Recalling a prolonged effort to resolve issues in a relationship.
Do think we're getting to something new?
Pondering if progress is being made toward something new in the relationship.
Oh God, not another fight
Expressing frustration over recurring conflicts.
I'm always trying to get the details right
Being meticulous about details, possibly in attempts to prevent disputes.
I remember when you told me you felt saved
Recalling a time when the other person felt spiritually uplifted.
When you promised you'd lay flowers on my grave
Referencing a promise made during a significant moment.
Just like they used to do
Questioning if the promised positive change has occurred.
Is it something new?
Pondering the possibility of experiencing something new.
And now here I stand
Contemplating current circumstances with a sense of guilt or remorse.
With these blood soaked hands
Acknowledging a sense of responsibility and possible harm done.
On this sleepless night, that never ends
Describing a restless night filled with emotional turmoil.
And these songs I sing
Expressing feelings through songs, possibly as a coping mechanism.
With these hopes that I cling to
Clutching onto hopes, even in challenging circumstances.
Desperately wondering
Yearning for clarity and progress in the relationship.
Are we finally getting to something new?
Questioning if they are approaching something genuinely new and positive.
Is it something new?
Reiterating the desire for a fresh start or a novel experience.
Are we finally to something new?
Seeking confirmation or assurance that they are on the path to something new.
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