Empire
Facing the Demise: Unraveling the Emotions of Lost Love
Lyrics
I rest my case
The speaker has made their final argument or statement.
Every time we kissed I left a bitter taste
Each time they shared a kiss with someone, it resulted in a negative or unpleasant feeling or memory.
On your cold lips
Refers to the absence of warmth or emotional connection in the kiss.
Maybe it was something that we couldn’t fix
Perhaps there were inherent issues or problems in the relationship that couldn't be resolved.
No way, no way
Expresses a firm denial or refusal, indicating an inability to change.
No way, no way, I can’t change
The speaker acknowledges their inability to change their behavior or habits.
Can’t change my ways
Continued acknowledgment of the speaker's consistent behavior or patterns.
I hate to see you leaving but I love to watch you go
The speaker experiences conflicting emotions: sadness at the departure of the person but also a sense of relief or satisfaction in seeing them leave.
Keep staring at the ceiling when my world’s about to blow
The speaker feels overwhelmed or distressed, symbolized by staring at the ceiling when facing challenges.
And I could change the melody but I let you down
The speaker acknowledges their failure to make positive changes for the other person.
I play the darkest symphony when you’re around
When around this person, the speaker feels compelled to engage in negative or melancholic actions or behaviors.
Let the walls come down
A call or desire for vulnerability; breaking down emotional barriers.
And face the fire
Facing and confronting intense emotions or challenges symbolized by "fire."
The end of my empire
Reiteration of the collapse or downfall of something significant, possibly the speaker's personal world or power.
The end of my empire
-The end of my empire
-18 and life
Referencing a specific age or period of life, possibly symbolizing a critical moment or event.
Did you ever think that it would be like this?
Reflection on unexpected or undesirable outcomes in life.
He’s got my eyes
Someone resembling or possessing traits similar to the speaker is mentioned.
I swear what ever happens let it be a bliss
Desire for any outcome or situation to remain positive or filled with joy.
No way, no way
Emphasis on the other person's inability or refusal to change.
No way, no way, you can’t change
-Can’t change your ways
-I hate to see you leaving but I love to watch you go
Reiteration of the speaker's feelings of being overwhelmed and failing to positively impact the relationship.
Keep staring at the ceiling when my world’s about to blow
-And I could change the melody but I let you down
-I play the darkest symphony when you’re around
-Let the walls come down
Encouragement or challenge to face challenges or emotions head-on.
And face the fire
-The end of my empire
Reiteration of a significant downfall or ending, emphasizing finality.
The end of my empire
-And I could change the melody but I let you down
Continued acknowledgment of the speaker's failure and the negative atmosphere surrounding the relationship.
I play the darkest symphony when you’re around
-Let the walls come down
Reiteration of the desire or feeling of seeing someone depart, despite the emotional conflict.
I hate to see you leaving but I love to watch you go
Reiteration of feelings of distress, failure, and the negative impact on the relationship.
Keep staring at the ceiling when my world’s about to blow
-And I could change the melody but I let you down
-I play the darkest symphony when you’re around
-The end of my empire
Final repetition emphasizing the speaker's perceived downfall or end of something significant.
The end of my empire
-The end of my empire
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