Through the satellites, I fight with you
That local brew is spillin'
I know just how you spend your time
I want to get my hands on him
Somebody's party in a London flat
You're where it's at and I know
You want to see me lose my mind

I'm tired of chasing after you
The residue is jealous
See me on the dark side of your mind
I want to get my hands on him
To a club that's pounding in the London rain
The world could end, we won't hear it
I know just what's on your mind

I see the way your face has changed
We're no good for each other
You tricked me into coming here, so let go

I don't want to go to London
I told you I don't care
I don't want to go to London
To live there
I don't want to go to London
All your friends afflicted
I don't want to go to London
She's addicted

I saw you with him, I know where you've been
That nose is broken wide open
Your way has got me out of line
I want to get my hands on him
You're so sick just to make me prove
It takes a fight to move you
I know just what's on your mind

It's been this way a thousand years
We torture each other
So why the hell did you call me here?
When you know

I don't want to go to London
I told you I don't care
I don't want to go to London
To live there
I don't want to go to London
All your friends afflicted
I don't want to go to London
She's addicted

I don't want to go to London
I told you I don't care
I don't want to go to London
'Cause you're not there (I don't want to go to London)
Even when I see you
Somewhere else in London (I don't want to go to London)

Overall Meaning

"London" by Third Eye Blind is a song that talks about a toxic relationship between two people. The singer, who is already tired of chasing after the other person, is fighting for their attention through the satellite. However, the other person's attention is directed elsewhere as they are at a party where they are the center of attraction. The singer wants to grab the attention of the other person and has aggressive thoughts towards the person they are with. They both end up at a club in London, but it's clear to the singer that their relationship is not healthy for them.

As the song progresses, the singer realizes that they are not good for each other. They express that they do not want to go to London and be addicted to the toxicity of the relationship. The other person has played mind games with the singer by tricking them into coming to London. Both of them torture each other and have an ever-lasting cycle that never seems to end. The song ends with the singer admitting that they still see the other person, but they are not in London.

Overall, the song highlights the effects of a toxic relationship and how it can impact one's mental and emotional well-being.

Line by Line Meaning

Through the satellites, I fight with you
Despite the physical distance between us, we are still having an argument through communication technology.

That local brew is spillin'
The drink you are consuming is spilling and wasting, likely a metaphor for how we are wasting our time and energy on this argument.

I know just how you spend your time
I am aware of how you spend your time and who you spend it with, indicating that there may be trust issues in the relationship.

I want to get my hands on him
I want to confront the person who I believe is causing issues in our relationship.

Somebody's party in a London flat
There is a party happening in London, which could represent the temptation of a different life or lifestyle.

You're where it's at and I know
You are the center of attention and I am aware of it, feeling left out or jealous.

You want to see me lose my mind
You may be intentionally provoking me or causing chaos in the relationship for your own entertainment.

I'm tired of chasing after you
I am exhausted from trying to keep up with you and make this relationship work.

The residue is jealous
There are lingering feelings from past moments of jealousy and distrust.

See me on the dark side of your mind
I feel like I know the worst parts of you and the relationship, and it's not a happy or positive place.

To a club that's pounding in the London rain
The party scene in London is active even in bad weather, highlighting the temptation and escape that it can provide.

The world could end, we won't hear it
The relationship or situation has become so intense that nothing else matters or can penetrate our focus.

I know just what's on your mind
I have a good understanding of what you're thinking and feeling, even if we're not communicating it clearly.

I see the way your face has changed
I can tell that something is off or different about you, and it's affecting our dynamic.

We're no good for each other
Our relationship is unhealthy and may be causing more harm than good.

You tricked me into coming here, so let go
You may have manipulated me into a situation or relationship that I didn't want, and it's time to let it go.

I don't want to go to London
I do not want to engage in negative or toxic behaviors or environments.

All your friends afflicted
Your friends may also be experiencing negative consequences or emotions from our relationship or situation.

She's addicted
The person you're referring to may be addicted to a certain behavior or lifestyle that is causing issues in our relationship.

I saw you with him, I know where you've been
I have seen you with the person who is causing issues in our relationship and feel like I am in the know.

That nose is broken wide open
The person causing issues in our relationship may have gotten hurt or injured, metaphorically referencing their ability to affect our relationship.

Your way has got me out of line
Your actions or behaviors are causing me to act out of character or change my normal ways of dealing with problems in relationships.

You're so sick just to make me prove
You may be testing me or provoking me just to prove a point or show control in our relationship.

It takes a fight to move you
You are stubborn or resistant to change, and it may take a big argument or event to affect any change in our relationship.

It's been this way a thousand years
Our dynamic or relationship is not unique or new, but rather a pattern or cycle that has been occurring for a long time.

We torture each other
Our relationship is not healthy or beneficial, and may cause pain for both of us in different ways.

So why the hell did you call me here? When you know
Despite knowing the negative aspects of our relationship, you may still continue to reach out or connect with me, causing confusion or frustration.

'Cause you're not there
I do not want to engage in a negative environment or relationship without you present or participating in it.

Even when I see you, somewhere else in London
Even if I run into you in London or in a different situation, I do not want to engage in the same toxic behaviors or relationship dynamic.

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