Death and Destruction
Weezer Lyrics
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So I cry, and I'm hurtin'
Every time that I call you
You find some way to ditch me
So I learned to turn
And look the other way
So I learned to turn
And look the other way
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The lyrics to Weezer's song Death and Destruction are about an unrequited love. The singer of the song is in love with someone, but they do not feel the same way. Every time the singer tries to call this person, they find a way to avoid or dismiss them, causing the singer to feel hurt and rejected. The repeated line "So I learned to turn and look the other way" reflects the singer's attempt to move on from their unrequited love and stop pursuing someone who is not interested in them.
However, the song ends with the final line "I LOVE YOU" spelled out letter by letter. This suggests that despite the singer's efforts to move on, they still harbor feelings for the person who does not reciprocate their love.
This song explores themes of unrequited love, rejection, and the struggle to move on from someone who does not love you back. It also portrays the pain and longing that can come with unrequited love, as well as the difficulty of letting go.
Line by Line Meaning
I can't say that you love me
I can't deny my feelings for you, but I don't believe that you feel the same
So I cry, and I'm hurtin'
Your lack of affection causes me emotional pain and tears
Every time that I call you
Whenever I try to reach out to you
You find some way to ditch me
You always manage to avoid spending time with me
So I learned to turn
As a response to your rejection, I taught myself to
And look the other way
Ignore my love for you and try to move on
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Uncertainty
Lyrics © Wixen Music Publishing
Written by: Rivers Cuomo
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