Swervewolf
Resilience Unleashed: Defying Betrayal in Swervewolf's Anthem
Lyrics
I know
Expressing awareness or understanding.
You'd do whatever it takes
Acknowledging the other person's willingness to take extreme actions.
To bring us down and use us as your stepping stones
Perceiving a threat or negativity from someone who aims to undermine and exploit.
You'll be crawling back to me
Anticipating the other person's return when they face loneliness.
When you're alone
Implying a sense of independence and strength when alone.
I say
Initiating a statement or response.
Bring forth your knives
Encouraging confrontation or readiness for a conflict.
Bring forth your knives
-I am not the perpetrator
Asserting innocence, disclaiming responsibility for negative actions.
I am not the perpetrator
-You had your chance and now I'm gone
Highlighting the decision to move on after a missed opportunity.
You were the one that walked away
Attributing the departure to the other person who chose to leave.
There's no atonement for what you've done
Emphasizing the absence of redemption for the other person's actions.
What you’ve done
Reiterating the negative impact of the other person's deeds.
They always say that it gets better
Contrasting the common belief that things improve with the persistent negative situation.
But I'm stuck with you
Expressing being stuck in a challenging or toxic relationship.
You say you've done no harm
Challenging the denial of causing harm by the other person.
Can't you see the fucking proof?
Pointing out evidence of harm despite the denial.
Do you see
Posing a question about a weapon, possibly metaphorical.
This blade in my hand?
Linking a blade to the situation, suggesting a desire for understanding or acknowledgment.
Does it make you understand
Encouraging the other person to be content with the current state.
That you should just be satisfied
Expressing frustration with the other person's denial and avoidance.
You deny what you do
Reinforcing the perception of lies from the other person.
We see your lies
-We, We see your lies
-You deny what you do
-I'm still alive
Asserting survival or resilience despite challenges.
I'm still alive
-I'm done with
Declaring the end of association or connection.
I’m done with
-I’m done with you
-You had your chance and now I'm gone
Reiterating the irreversible separation and lack of redemption.
You were the one that walked away
-There's no atonement for what you've done
-And if one day you come back again
Expressing caution about the consequences of a potential return.
I hope you watch the words you say
-There are sacrifices to be made
-To be made
Acknowledging the need for sacrifices in relationships.
Well it never felt so good
Describing a feeling of satisfaction or liberation.
Well it never felt so good
-Oh shit
Expressing a sudden realization or shock.
The pieces won't fit
Portraying a sense of loss, irreparability, and blame for the current situation.
Something's missing and we'll never get it back
-After we tried so many times to fix it
-You had to do that
-You turned it to shit
-Something's wrong
Highlighting destruction and the need for retribution.
You tore down the doors
-Good memories and more
-Feeling the need to settle the score
-Emotionally beating me ‘til that final day
Describing emotional abuse and the decision to leave for self-preservation.
That I decided it was best to walk away
-So now I'll go and start again
Expressing a determination to move on and conclude the relationship.
This is where we write "The End"
-This time you're not in Volume 2
-'Cause this is the time I'm done with you
-And if one day you come back again
Reiterating caution about the other person's words upon a potential return.
I hope you watch the words you say
-There are sacrifices to be made
-You had your chance and now I'm gone
Finalizing the statement about separation and lack of redemption.
You were the one that walked away
-There's no atonement for what you've done
-And if one day you come back again
Continuing the theme of caution and sacrifices in case of a return.
I hope you watch the words you say
-There are sacrifices to be made
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