Lyrics
She was always fighting
Expresses a constant struggle or conflict in the narrator's relationship.
And I believed all of the lies
The narrator believed false statements or deception.
A woman scorned forgave her
A betrayed woman forgave the narrator, implying a troubled past.
Turns out I was wrong to
The narrator acknowledges being mistaken in their beliefs.
To be your protector
The narrator thought they were protecting someone.
To give you whatever you need
The narrator provided support and assistance.
I thought it was enough
The narrator believed their efforts were sufficient.
But you'd rather see me bleed
The person they protected prefers the narrator's suffering.
Dirty Shirley arsonist
Reference to "Dirty Shirley," possibly a character involved in destructive actions.
Burnt her temple to a crisp
Describes the severe consequences of Dirty Shirley's actions.
And told the world I started it
Dirty Shirley falsely accused the narrator of starting a conflict.
Sometimes I wish I started it
Narrator expresses regret and a desire to have initiated the conflict.
Nobody hurts deeper than she
Emphasizes the depth of emotional pain experienced by Dirty Shirley.
No one holds more secrets or grief
Dirty Shirley holds significant personal secrets and sorrows.
When all your friends are dead to you
Highlights a point where friendships are severed, causing loneliness.
It starts to get lonely
Loneliness intensifies when friends are no longer part of one's life.
Happy birthday baby
A sarcastic or bitter tone in wishing someone a happy birthday.
Poison kisses get her there
Implies that harmful actions or words have consequences.
Her boyfriend waits at home
Dirty Shirley's boyfriend awaits her return despite her indifference.
She's pretending she doesn't care
Dirty Shirley pretends not to care about her boyfriend.
Tells me he's the devil
Dirty Shirley views her boyfriend negatively, hoping for someone better.
She wants someone else to save her
Dirty Shirley seeks salvation from someone else.
No one seems to make it
No one succeeds in helping Dirty Shirley due to her lack of compassion.
Cause without pity she withers
Without empathy, Dirty Shirley deteriorates or suffers.
Dirty Shirley arsonist
Repetition of Dirty Shirley's destructive actions.
Burnt her temple to a crisp
Reiteration of the severe consequences of Dirty Shirley's actions.
And told the world I started it
Dirty Shirley falsely accuses the narrator again.
Sometimes I wish I started it
Narrator expresses a wish to have initiated the conflict.
Nobody hurts deeper than she
Emphasis on the profound emotional pain experienced by Dirty Shirley.
No one holds more secrets or grief
Dirty Shirley harbors significant personal secrets and sorrows.
When all your friends are dead to you
Repetition of the theme of severed friendships leading to loneliness.
It starts to get lonely
Loneliness intensifies when friends are no longer part of one's life.
Her mother didn't teach her
Dirty Shirley's mother failed to teach her proper behavior.
To treat people right
Highlighting Dirty Shirley's lack of proper treatment of others.
The scorpion stung
Metaphorical reference to betrayal, comparing it to a scorpion's sting.
Even though I asked nice
The narrator faced harm despite making polite requests.
Nobody hurts deeper than she
Reiteration of the profound emotional pain experienced by Dirty Shirley.
No one holds more secrets or grief
Dirty Shirley holds significant personal secrets and sorrows.
When all your friends are dead to you
Repetition of the theme of severed friendships leading to loneliness.
It starts to get lonely
Loneliness intensifies when friends are no longer part of one's life.
Nobody hurts deeper than she
Reiteration of the profound emotional pain experienced by Dirty Shirley.
No one holds more secrets or grief
Dirty Shirley holds significant personal secrets and sorrows.
Now all your friends are dead to you
Alludes to the finality of severed friendships, leading to prolonged loneliness.
I bet you're lonely
Confirmation of the loneliness resulting from lost friendships.
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