Lyrics
It was over before you said,
Expressing the end of a relationship or situation.
""One step forward, three steps back.""
Quoting a phrase indicating minimal progress and setbacks.
I've been wasting time,
Acknowledging wasted time.
a few more years till I question life
Contemplating existence and questioning life in the future.
I struggle with answers for
Struggling to find answers for various questions.
every question to why I've poured
Expressing uncertainty about personal choices and actions.
myself
Referring to a deep personal involvement or commitment.
into this hell
Describing a difficult or challenging situation, metaphorically referred to as hell.
Cause all that I've died to save,
Alluding to sacrifices made for a cause or person.
has slipped right through your ears
Expressing frustration as efforts or sacrifices go unnoticed or unappreciated.
and into its grave.
Highlighting the futility of the sacrifices.
If you only knew what I do,
Hinting at hidden knowledge or experiences.
you'd realize there's a curse that's upon you
Suggesting a curse affecting someone, possibly related to the hidden knowledge.
and I can't stand the way, the way, the way,
Expressing discomfort with the way someone looks at the speaker.
you look at me.
-The way, the way, the way,
Indicating a feeling that personal best is never sufficient.
my best is never enough.
-I'll tear down the wall that hides
Desiring to break down barriers hiding aspects of oneself.
me from all of my alibis
Revealing true self and addressing misconceptions.
Show you what you loved,
Challenging the perceived value of something loved.
isn't all that you thought it was
Highlighting potential disillusionment with past experiences.
For every praise that's sung
Noting the dichotomy of public praise and private criticism.
someone hates where it started from
-but what you do,
Emphasizing that actions define a person.
defines you
-All that I've died to say,
Reiterating the unnoticed sacrifices and their unfortunate outcome.
has slipped right through your ears and into its grave
-If you only knew what I do,
Repeating the idea of hidden knowledge or experiences.
you'd realize there's a curse that's upon you,
Emphasizing the negative impact of the curse.
and I can't stand the way, the way, the way,
Expressing discomfort with someone's gaze.
you look at me
-The way, the way, the way,
Reiterating the feeling of inadequacy.
my best is never enough
-I've given my life
Conveying the act of giving everything but deciding to end the commitment.
I've given my time
-I've given my everything to you
-So now I'm giving you up
-I'm finally getting it right
-I'm done with giving my everything to you
-My best is never enough...
Stating the perpetual insufficiency of personal best.
If I'm made of glass,
Metaphorically describing vulnerability and transparency.
look through me and see that my past
Inviting scrutiny of personal history and experiences.
told by the words I scream,
Linking past experiences and spoken words as a genuine reflection.
a true reflection, a promise ring
-No matter the pain I feel,
Expressing resilience and authenticity in the face of pain.
something in me, it's something real
-that guides me
-when I sing
-If you only knew what I do,
Reiterating the theme of hidden curses and the discomfort caused.
you'd realize there's a curse that's upon you,
-and I can't stand the way, the way, the way,
Continuing the expression of discomfort with someone's gaze.
you look at me
-The way, the way, the way,
Reiterating the feeling of personal inadequacy.
my best is never enough.
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