Friendly Fire
Embracing Shadows: The Struggle of Self-Reflection in 'Friendly Fire'
Lyrics
If it were up to me, I'd kill everyone who ever met me
If given the choice, I would harm or eliminate everyone I've encountered.
But realistically, I can only hurt you if you let me
In reality, I can only cause you harm if you allow me to.
I am a false pre-tense. Traitor to my friends and family
I am a deceptive facade, betraying those close to me.
I try to not make sense. You wouldn't want to understand me
I purposefully act in a way that doesn't make sense, as understanding me is undesirable.
I let the hate put a smile on my face, sticks and
I find joy in letting hatred shape my demeanor, using it to mask my true emotions.
Stones may break my bones, but words will just destroy me
Physical harm may injure me, but words have a more profound impact on my well-being.
And I can't wait to get the fuck away before I do
I eagerly anticipate distancing myself before causing harm that I'll regret.
Something I'll regret, but guilt will not transform me
Although I might feel remorse, it won't lead to positive change in me.
If I had the balls, I'd admit every time that I went wrong
If I were brave enough, I would admit my mistakes each time I err.
But you know that's not all. I'd take down every brick that builds my Facebook wall
I would dismantle the barriers I've built on social media, exposing myself.
No one that you would miss. Nobody likes nobody who likes them
No one would miss me; people dislike those who express affection towards them.
A welcome goodbye kiss, cracked and chapped and bleeding on your lips
A farewell kiss, damaged and bleeding, symbolizes a painful goodbye.
I let the hate put a smile on my face, sticks and
I find satisfaction in letting hatred shape my demeanor, using it to mask my true emotions (repeated).
Stones may break my bones, but words will just destroy me
Physical harm may injure me, but words have a more profound impact on my well-being (repeated).
And I can't wait to get the fuck away before I do
I eagerly anticipate distancing myself before causing harm that I'll regret (repeated).
Something I'll regret, but guilt will not transform me
Although I might feel remorse, it won't lead to positive change in me (repeated).
I let the hate put a smile on my face, sticks and
I find satisfaction in letting hatred shape my demeanor, using it to mask my true emotions (repeated).
Stones may break my bones, but words will just destroy me
Physical harm may injure me, but words have a more profound impact on my well-being (repeated).
And I can't wait to get the fuck away before I do
I eagerly anticipate distancing myself before causing harm that I'll regret (repeated).
Something I'll regret, but guilt will not transform me
Although I might feel remorse, it won't lead to positive change in me (repeated).
Something I'll regret, but guilt will not transform me
Anticipating regret, but the feeling of guilt will not bring about transformation in me (repeated).
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