Baby, Honestly
Truth Unraveled: V.V. Lightbody's Candid Confessions in 'Baby, Honestly'
Lyrics
I used to tell the truth
I used to be truthful
For you I speak in two
For you, I communicate with conflicting voices
Separate voices split
My tongue is divided, expressing both sincerity and venom
My tongue, venom spits
I speak with bitterness and hostility
I used to tell the truth
I used to be honest
Now I color black and blue, it's only my legs that'll sit this thing through
Now I'm emotionally bruised, enduring the pain only with my legs
Baby, honestly
Addressing the person, conveying truthfulness
You're crazy
Stating that the person is irrational or unpredictable
For taking me seriously
Expressing surprise at being taken seriously
For watching me dangerously
Being observed in a risky or perilous manner
For wanting to believe when I told you, "You didn't have to"
Acknowledging the person's desire to believe despite being told otherwise
I used to care about
Previously concerned about the same things as the person
Things you cared about
Sharing common interests
Now I'm rather down
Currently feeling down or disheartened
On things that make you proud
Focusing on things that bring pride to the other person
I used to care about
Formerly caring about specific matters
Now I am wrapped up in furs, I wouldn't want to but I must infer
Now involved in luxurious or self-indulgent behavior against personal wishes
Baby, honestly
Repeating the sentiment expressed in line 9
You're crazy
Reiterating the perception of irrationality in the person
For taking me seriously
Echoing surprise at being taken seriously
For watching me dangerously
Reiterating the idea of being observed in a dangerous way
For wanting to believe that I told you "I didn't want to"
Acknowledging the person's desire to believe despite being told otherwise (repeated)
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