Nothing New
Crashing Love: Embracing the Bittersweet Reality
Lyrics
I can't lose myself in this embrace
The speaker feels unable to fully engage emotionally in this situation.
I'm wide awake
The speaker is fully conscious and aware of their circumstances.
Because the higher you climb
As one achieves more success or climbs higher in life, the potential for a greater downfall increases.
The further you fall
As one ascends, the potential distance of their potential fall increases.
The harder you love
Intensity of love correlates with the speed of its collapse.
The faster it all comes crashing down
When the intense love ends, it does so abruptly and dramatically.
And I felt for all the things I hate about myself
The speaker empathizes with things they dislike about themselves, fearing others might leave them for those reasons.
So they will, so they will leave me as well
The speaker fears that others will abandon them for the flaws they see in themselves.
Why do I do this to myself in the first place?
Questioning why the speaker repeatedly puts themselves in distressing situations.
Chasing smoke with something sweet just to hide the taste
Using distractions to cover up or ignore something unpleasant.
Because the difference is nothing new
Similar situations have occurred before for the speaker.
The only difference is what you do
Actions define the differences in situations, not just the familiarity of circumstances.
I can't take it back
Regretting an action that cannot be undone.
I can't take it all back
Feeling unable to reverse the consequences of past actions.
So I took my chances, no matter what the cost
Despite risks, the speaker took chances, embracing the consequences.
I'm better now, I've loved and lost
Through experiences, the speaker has grown despite the pain of love lost.
We all look for answers while you found me
Others seek answers while the speaker is found, suggesting being discovered or understood.
And I'm sorry
The speaker expresses regret or apology for their actions.
I hate to be shamelessly
Feeling uncomfortable for being openly honest without pretense.
Free of disguise
Expressing a desire to be genuine and authentic.
Why do I do this to myself in the first place?
Reflecting on the repeated behavior that leads to distress.
Chasing smoke with something sweet just to hide the taste
Using distractions to mask unpleasant experiences.
Because the difference is nothing new
Similar situations have occurred before for the speaker.
The only difference is what you do
Actions determine the uniqueness of situations, not just their familiarity.
I can't take it back
Feeling regretful for something that cannot be undone.
Just give me something to follow
Seeking guidance or direction in life.
I know is true
Desiring something genuine and truthful to believe in.
Give me something to hold
Wanting something reliable and substantial, not easily seen through or deceptive.
That I don't see right through
Seeking something genuinely new or authentic.
Give me something new
Desiring a fresh experience to develop love for someone or something new.
So I can fall in love with you
Requesting for something novel to fall in love with.
Give me something new
Asking for something innovative or fresh to embrace.
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