Lyrics
Hey, you're a little bit ruthless
Expressing that the person addressed is somewhat harsh or unyielding.
Claws out and wild
Describing a fierce and untamed demeanor, like having claws out and being wild.
You wore me down to toothless
Indicating that the addressee has worn the speaker down to a point of powerlessness, possibly in a metaphorical sense.
So gummy and mild
Depicting the addressee as toothless, weak, and gentle.
It's all we have so we talk all of the time
Highlighting that constant talking is a significant aspect of their relationship.
You wind me up and I go
Suggesting that the addressee provokes or excites the speaker.
Cover my eyes 'til your sneer looks like a smile
Describing a situation where the speaker is being deceived, seeing a sneer as a smile, possibly implying a strained or deceptive relationship.
All bark, no bite, yeah I know
Acknowledging that the addressee is all talk and no action.
You, you're a rusty little razor
Characterizing the addressee as a rusty razor, possibly hinting at a history that had once shone but is now tarnished.
With a past that gleamed
Referring to a past that was bright or impressive.
Always trying to cut me
Implying a repeated effort to harm or negatively impact the speaker.
On your dull machine
Comparing the attempt to harm to a dull machine, suggesting ineffectiveness.
Words, words your enemy
Stating that words are the enemy in the context of the relationship.
Teardrops are left
Suggesting that the aftermath of conflict is evident in teardrops.
Can't speak, can't see
Expressing a state of speechlessness and blindness, possibly due to the emotional impact of the conflict.
Filled with regret
Conveying a feeling of remorse or sorrow.
Oh, come on baby
Encouraging or challenging the addressee to improve the situation.
I need a little more shine
Expressing a need for more positivity or brightness in the relationship.
How did our light get so low?
Pondering how their light, possibly happiness or positivity, has diminished.
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