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Phantom Pain: Emotions, Longing, and Self-Discovery in Toothpaste's 'Hair Dye'
Lyrics
I don't want small talk, don't wanna see them
Expressing a desire to avoid superficial conversations and interactions.
Every day I type shit, I don't ever send none
Engaging in self-expression through writing but refraining from sharing those thoughts.
Chipped nails, nicotine, she haunts my caller ID
Describing physical details like chipped nails and associating them with a persistent presence in the caller ID.
Ghost with no shell, phantom pain
Metaphorically referring to someone as a ghost without a shell, hinting at emotional pain.
Tell her talk to me, all work no (play)
Emphasizing a commitment to work over leisure, potentially in a relationship context.
Everybody watching, promise no peaking
Awareness of being observed by others and a commitment to privacy.
Look into your eyes, don't let em start leaking
Encouraging emotional vulnerability by looking into the eyes and preventing tears.
If we're going too fast, I don't wanna slow down
Expressing a reluctance to slow down in a relationship, preferring a faster pace.
Tear my heart out, just keep it on the low down
A willingness to endure emotional pain silently for the sake of secrecy.
Pretty face, red eyes, black hoodie, hair dye
Depicting physical attributes like a pretty face, red eyes, black hoodie, and hair dye.
Say you'll make time but I know that's a lie
Expressing skepticism about someone's commitment to making time in a relationship.
Said she like my beats, well tell her that I sing too
Highlighting versatility by mentioning both beats and singing in creative expression.
Hit my line up, let it ring when she gives me that look
Encouraging communication through phone calls when receiving a particular look.
When we're off too many
Referencing a state of intoxication or altered consciousness.
Anxieties killing me, clouding my memory
Expressing the impact of anxieties on memory.
Clouding my memory
Reiterating the theme of memory impairment.
Ghost with no shell, phantom pain
Repeating the metaphor of a ghost without a shell, emphasizing emotional pain.
Tell her talk to me, all work no (play)
Reiterating the focus on work over play in a relationship.
Everybody watching, promise no peaking
Reaffirming a commitment to privacy despite external scrutiny.
Look into your eyes, don't let em start leaking
Encouraging emotional connection while avoiding tears.
If we're going too fast, I don't wanna slow down
Expressing a preference for a fast-paced relationship without slowing down.
Tear my heart out, just keep it on the low down
Acceptance of emotional pain as long as it remains discreet.
Pretty face, red eyes, black hoodie, hair dye
Reiteration of physical attributes like a pretty face, red eyes, black hoodie, and hair dye.
(Black hoodie, hair dye)
Further emphasis on the aesthetic elements of a black hoodie and hair dye.
(Dummy)
Inserting a playful term ("Dummy") possibly as a self-aware or humorous remark.
My friends say you're bad for me and I know they're right
Acknowledging external opinions about the potential negative impact of the relationship.
My momma would hate you, tell myself its fine
Recognizing disapproval from a parental figure but downplaying its significance.
(ehh that's a bit much)
Adding a casual comment, possibly addressing a perceived exaggeration.
Cause you give me muse, and that's what I like
Finding inspiration or motivation in the relationship, despite external judgments.
Keep typing these songs, and I'll never-
Committing to creative expression through songwriting.
When I'm drunk I think I love you
Confessing emotions under the influence of alcohol.
Awake I wanna be alone
Expressing a desire for solitude while sober.
Back and forth, fiending for something
Describing a fluctuating emotional state, seeking something without control.
Can't control my tone
Admitting difficulty in controlling one's emotional expression or communication.
Another fuckboy gonna test
Anticipating challenges from others who may not appreciate the relationship.
I know you love to solve problems
Recognizing the tendency to solve problems and offering that support to the partner.
Somebody's gonna need you more
Acknowledging that someone else may need the partner more.
And I know you'll love them
Believing in the partner's capacity to love others, possibly beyond the narrator.
(Toothpaste, hey hey!)
A playful mention of the artist's name, possibly signaling the end of the song.
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