violet
Violet's Betrayal: Unraveling the Dark Symphony of Antisocial Desires
Lyrics
Look both ways before you cross my mind
Emphasizes the need for caution and awareness in dealing with the speaker's thoughts and emotions.
I'm telling you girl, I don't have the time
The speaker expresses a lack of time for romantic involvement.
To be thinking about what you're drinking about
Dismisses the importance of dwelling on personal issues.
One thing led to another now your gun's in your mouth
Implies a drastic consequence resulting from a sequence of events.
(What you on about?)
A question challenging the listener's understanding of the situation.
See, I could never pretend
The speaker rejects the idea of pretending and emphasizes authenticity.
That I'm more than just another shit alternative band
Acknowledges the speaker's identity as part of a less mainstream music genre.
And I know that one day if I pay my dues
Expresses the hope of future success after paying dues or gaining experience.
I'll be back up in The Saint playin' rhythm & blues and singing
Envisions a return to a prestigious venue and musical style.
Who would've thought I'd be the one you put your trust in
Surprising realization that the speaker has become someone trusted.
I'm an antisocial socialite
Describes the speaker as someone who prefers solitude but is part of high society.
Your mother says you're so polite -- it's disgusting
Contrasts the listener's politeness with a negative characterization.
And it's so typical
Labels a situation as predictable or common.
So we're like, "my bad, thought we're taking a break"
Apologizes for a misunderstanding, indicating a failed attempt at a break or separation.
But you're latching onto what you want to, calling it fake
Accuses the listener of selectively embracing certain aspects and dismissing others as fake.
And all you've got me really caring about is my face
Shifts the speaker's focus to self-image and the positive aspects of fame.
And I hate the way I laugh but girl I love when it pays
Acknowledges a dislike for the speaker's laughter but appreciates its financial rewards.
Because I'm sycophantic
Describes the speaker's tendency to seek favor or approval from others.
Sick of feeling manic
Expresses frustration with feeling excessively energetic or enthusiastic.
Sick of overthinking everything I do until I panic
Highlights the burden of overthinking and resulting panic.
And you can blame it on the moon or the alignment of stars
Attributes negative feelings to external factors like the moon and stars.
I can blame it on the booze, one of many o' my flaws
Blames personal flaws on alcohol consumption.
Because
Introduces a transition in the narrative.
She don't care about you
Asserts that a particular person does not care about the listener.
She don't care about you
Reiteration of the indifference of the mentioned person.
She don't care about you
Continued emphasis on the lack of concern from the person named Violet.
(And it's so typical)
Reiterates the typical nature of the person's behavior.
She don't care about you
Repetition of the idea that Violet doesn't care about the listener.
She don't care about you
Continued emphasis on Violet's indifference.
She don't care about you
Reiteration of the idea that Violet lacks concern for the listener.
I said, "Violet, you don't act this way!"
The speaker addresses Violet directly, questioning her behavior.
She said, "I don't really care for what you have to say"
Violet dismisses the speaker's opinion, indicating her disregard for it.
I said, "what you gonna do when it hurts to start?"
The speaker raises a hypothetical situation, questioning Violet's response to pain.
She said, "kick it to the cut, let it break your heart"
Violet suggests dealing with emotional pain by embracing it, even if it leads to heartbreak.
(Break your heart)
Repeats the idea of heartbreak as a consequence.
Because she don't care about you
Restates Violet's lack of concern for the listener.
She don't care about you
Reiteration of Violet's indifference.
She don't care about you
Continued emphasis on Violet's lack of care for the listener.
(And it's so typical)
Reiterates the typical nature of Violet's behavior.
She don't care about you
Repetition of the idea that Violet doesn't care about the listener.
She don't care about you
Continued emphasis on Violet's indifference.
She don't care about you
Final repetition of the assertion that Violet lacks concern for the listener.
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