Punisher
Phoebe Bridgers Lyrics

When the speed kicks in
As I begin to feel the effects of the drugs, I become restless and impulsive.

I go to the store for nothing
I engage in aimless activities to distract myself from my thoughts and emotions.

And walk right by
I avoid places that remind me of you, where your presence lingers.

The house where you lived with Snow White
The place where you used to live with someone else, even though it wasn't me.

I wonder if she ever thought
I wonder if Snow White realized how extravagant the house looked, adorned with storybook tiles.

The storybook tiles on the roof were too much
Even though the tiles look endearing, they are excessive and almost fake.

But from the window, it's not a bad show
Despite the excessive decor, the view from the window looks impressive.

If your favorite thing's Dianetics or stucco
If you enjoy the strange teachings of Dianetics or bland buildings like stucco, we might not have much in common.

The drugstores are open all night
I live in a place where the only convenient thing is the availability of stores that sell drugs and other addictive substances.

The only real reason I moved to the east side
I moved to a different location for the purpose of starting anew and escaping my past.

I love a good place to hide in plain sight
I seek out places that are ironically easy to overlook, so that I can feel concealed even though I am in plain sight.

What if I told you I feel like I know you But we never met?
I feel like I understand your personality even though we haven't spent time together, which could either be a sign that I am perceptive or that I am deluding myself.

And here everyone knows you're the way to my heart Hear so many stories of you at the bar Most times alone, and some looking your worst But never not sweet to the trust funds and punishers
You are known to be popular and charming, though it seems that you often drink alone and might have low moments. However, you never lose your graciousness towards those who rely on their wealth to get by or towards those who punish themselves in unhealthy ways.

Man, I wish that I could say the same I swear I'm not angry, that's just my face A copycat killer with a chemical cut Either I'm careless or I wanna get caught Who I'm not
I wish that others would perceive me positively like they perceive you, but unfortunately they don't. Despite my somber expression, I'm not necessarily an angry person. I might appear reckless and self-destructive, but I have a feeling that I might subconsciously want to face the consequences of my actions. Ultimately, I am struggling to figure out who exactly I am.

It's for the best
It's better that we haven't met because I am still trying to figure myself out, and I might complicate your life if we crossed paths.

I can't open my mouth and forget how to talk 'Cause even if I could, wouldn't know where to start Wouldn't know when to stop
I struggle to articulate my thoughts and feelings, and even if I did, I wouldn't know when to stop. I would end up rambling and revealing too much.