Lyrics
I never look under the bed before I fall asleep anymore
The speaker avoids checking under the bed before sleep, possibly indicating a fear or avoidance of confronting hidden fears or problems.
I don't look back on all the promises I didn't keep to myself
The speaker reflects on unkept promises made to themselves and chooses not to dwell on them.
I try to focus on the present but my thoughts they stray
Despite an effort to focus on the present, the speaker's thoughts tend to wander.
So I say hey, hey, hey
The speaker expresses a need to address someone or something with a repeated "hey, hey, hey."
Why did you have to come back today?
Questioning the return of something or someone unwelcome today.
Where have you been hiding while I've been healing?
Wondering where this unwelcome presence has been during the speaker's healing process.
Are you coming to get me for good this time?
Questioning if the unwelcome presence is here to stay this time.
'Cause I've been painting pictures without you
The speaker has been creating mental images or scenarios without the unwelcome presence.
You can't make me erase them
Asserting that these mental images cannot be erased by external influences.
'Cause this time I'm coming through
The speaker is determined to overcome challenges this time.
Since you've been gone I've found so many things to keep me calm
Since the departure of the unwelcome presence, the speaker has discovered calming elements.
Like a bomb
A simile suggesting that the speaker has transformed like a bomb, implying a powerful change.
I've made myself into something that I can say I'm proud of
The speaker has become something they can take pride in.
I try to keep myself from ever getting hurt again
An intention to avoid emotional pain and damage in the future.
So I say hey, hey, hey
Repeating the expression of addressing an unwelcome presence or situation with "hey, hey, hey."
Why did you have to come back today?
Repeating the question about the return of something unwelcome today.
Where have you been hiding while I've been healing?
Asking where the unwelcome presence has been during the speaker's healing process.
Are you coming to get me for good this time?
Questioning if the unwelcome presence is here to stay this time.
'Cause I've been painting pictures without you
The speaker has been mentally creating scenarios without the unwelcome presence.
You can't make me erase them
Asserting that these mental images cannot be erased by external influences.
'Cause this time I'm coming through
The speaker is determined to overcome challenges this time.
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