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Twisted
Skunk Anansie Lyrics


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I cried on my blood day
There was nothing that I
Could hold on to
Just a line could have helped
Remind me of you, of you

I screamed 'til the blood came
I was living in a cloud of hope
Lover's kiss then they make a wish
To the end, they pretend

Everyday hurts a little more
Everyday hurts a little more
And I'll do anything
Yes I'll do anything
To belong
To be strong
To say there's nothing wrong
Everyday hurts a little more
Everyday hurts a little more
And I'll do anything
Yes I'll do anything
To belong
To be strong
To say there's nothing wrong
Everyday hurts

I cried in the sunlight
Would I fake all the times I loved you
Just to play in a game of twisted with you
With you
I need to believe you
Sacrificed all the lies we made up
How we kissed then we made our wish
To the end, to the end

Time made me confide in you
So contrived were the words you sold me
Now nothing can swallow
The feeling so shallow inside

Overall Meaning

The song “Twisted” by Skunk Anansie is an emotional gut-punch of a song that speaks to the raw pain of heartbreak and the lengths people will go to hold onto something that’s no longer there. The lyrics are filled with visceral imagery of crying, screaming, and hoping for something to hold onto, all while acknowledging that nothing can make it better. The opening verse sets the tone for the song, as the singer describes crying on her blood day, a clear reference to menstruation, and feeling completely alone and lost. She longs for just a small reminder of the person who’s no longer with her, just a line to hold onto to help ease the pain.


The chorus of the song is both desperate and defiant, with the repetitive line “Everyday hurts a little more” serving as a mantra for the singer’s pain. She’s willing to do anything to feel like she belongs somewhere, to be strong, and to say that there’s nothing wrong, even though everything feels wrong. The second verse continues with the same themes of longing and heartbreak, with the singer questioning whether her love was real or just a game she was playing with the other person. Despite recognizing that their love was based on lies and was ultimately empty, she still needs to believe in it, as it’s the only thing she has left.


Overall, “Twisted” is a powerful and emotional song about heartbreak and the lengths people will go to try and hold onto love. The lyrics are raw and honest, capturing the intense pain and desperation many people feel after losing someone they love.


Line by Line Meaning

I cried on my blood day
On a day of great personal significance or grief, I shed tears over my own misfortunes and pain.


There was nothing that I Could hold on to
Amidst the despair and heartache, there was nothing that provided solace or comfort.


Just a line could have helped Remind me of you, of you
Even a mere message or communication could have served as a reminder of the person who was missed and longed for.


I screamed 'til the blood came
The agony and anguish were so intense that it felt as though blood was being drawn out with every scream.


I was living in a cloud of hope
Despite adversity and challenges, there was still a sense of optimism and faith in an uncertain future.


Lover's kiss then they make a wish To the end, they pretend
Fleeting moments of romance and passion were overshadowed by the realization that it was all doomed to end, but the facade of happiness was still put up.


Everyday hurts a little more
Each day brings more pain and hardship to bear.


And I'll do anything Yes I'll do anything To belong To be strong To say there's nothing wrong
Anything would be done to feel a sense of belonging, to be resilient and appear unbroken, to deny that there was anything awry.


I cried in the sunlight
Even under bright and hopeful circumstances, there were still tears and heartache.


Would I fake all the times I loved you Just to play in a game of twisted with you With you
Was it necessary to pretend and deceive oneself that love was felt, just to engage in a harmful and destructive relationship?


I need to believe you Sacrificed all the lies we made up How we kissed then we made our wish To the end, to the end
It was essential to believe that the other person was genuine and sincere, and that the relationship was not based on falsehood; despite the illusory happiness.


Time made me confide in you So contrived were the words you sold me Now nothing can swallow The feeling so shallow inside
Emotional distance and isolation were overcome over time, but the words spoken by the other person seemed forced and disingenuous, leading to a sense of emptiness and insincerity inside.




Lyrics © RESERVOIR MEDIA MANAGEMENT INC
Written by: JEFFREY B. ATKINS, JERRY STOKES, TANISHA CAREY

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@henriqueramos3197

"Twisted (Everyday Hurts)"
Released: November 1996

I cried on my blood day
There was nothing that I could hold on to
Just a line could have helped
Remind me of you, of you
I screamed till the blood came
I was living in a cloud of hope
Lover's kiss then they make a wish to the end
They pretend

'cause everyday hurts a little more
And everyday hurts a little more
And i'll do anything, yes i'll do anything
To belong to be strong
To say there's nothing wrong
Everyday hurts a little more
Yes everyday hurts a little more
And i'll be anything, yes i'll be anything
To belong to be strong
To say there's nothing wrong
Everyday hurts
Everyday hurts
Everyday hurts

I cried in the sunlight
Would I fake all the times I loved you
Just a play in a game I twisted with you, with you
I need to believe you
Sacrificed all the lies we made up
How we kissed
Then we made our wish to the end
To the end

(repeat chorus)
Time made me confide in you
So contrived were the words you sold me
Now nothing can swallow
The feeling so shallow inside

(repeat chorus)

Produced by Garth Richardson
Written by Skin & Len Arran
Album STOOSH (1996)



@henriqueramos3197

"Twisted (Everyday Hurts)"
Released: November 1996

I cried on my blood day
There was nothing that I could hold on to
Just a line could have helped
Remind me of you, of you
I screamed till the blood came
I was living in a cloud of hope
Lover's kiss then they make a wish to the end
They pretend

'cause everyday hurts a little more
And everyday hurts a little more
And i'll do anything, yes i'll do anything
To belong to be strong
To say there's nothing wrong
Everyday hurts a little more
Yes everyday hurts a little more
And i'll be anything, yes i'll be anything
To belong to be strong
To say there's nothing wrong
Everyday hurts
Everyday hurts
Everyday hurts

I cried in the sunlight
Would I fake all the times I loved you
Just a play in a game I twisted with you, with you
I need to believe you
Sacrificed all the lies we made up
How we kissed
Then we made our wish to the end
To the end

(repeat chorus)
Time made me confide in you
So contrived were the words you sold me
Now nothing can swallow
The feeling so shallow inside

(repeat chorus)

Produced by Garth Richardson
Written by Skin & Len Arran
Album STOOSH (1996)



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