Destructive
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If I could smoke a cigarette right now I would
Rip out of my skin commit the sins oh I could
If I could break a heart and throw it all away for just one night
My conscience wouldn't care if I just went ahead and wrecked my life

I want to be destructive
Trash everything in site
Beat the Devil at his game
Abuse myself all night
I want to bitch the world out
One loud aching scream
Don't want anybody wanting anything from me

I'm sick of being perfect with your perfect little smile
Pick a fight with danger be a stranger to myself for a while
I want to come unraveled and have it out with my soul
I'm tired of all the voices telling me which way to go
I wish you'd silence your opinion
That's the last thing that I want to know

I want to be destructive
Trash everything in site
Beat the Devil at his game
Abuse myself all night
I want to bitch the world out
One loud aching scream
Don't want anybody wanting anything from me

I'll fell better when I'm sane
But now I want to feel no pain
I'm really sick of thinking
I just want to be destructive

I want to be destructive
Trash everything in site
Beat the Devil at his game
Abuse myself all night
I want to bitch the world out




One loud aching scream
Don't want anybody wanting anything from me

Overall Meaning

The song "Destructive" by LeAnn Rimes expresses the singer's desire to disrupt her own life and indulge in self-destructive behaviors. The lyrics convey a sense of desperation and frustration with always trying to be perfect and please others. The line "If I could smoke a cigarette right now I would, rip out of my skin commit the sins oh I could," suggests that the singer is feeling trapped and wants to break free from societal expectations and restrictions that prevent her from being her true self.


The chorus of the song, with its repetition of the phrase "I want to be destructive," amplifies the intensity of the singer's desire to break free and unleash her anger and pain. She wants to "trash everything in sight" and "abuse [herself] all night" in order to feel alive and in control. The final lines of the song, "Don't want anybody wanting anything from me," reveal that the singer is overwhelmed and needs some space to figure out who she really is.


Overall, "Destructive" is a raw and powerful song that highlights the need for self-expression and the dangers of suppressing one's true feelings and desires.


Line by Line Meaning

If I could smoke a cigarette right now I would
If I could indulge in something unhealthy to escape my problems, I would.


Rip out of my skin commit the sins oh I could
I'm so frustrated that I want to do something drastic and immoral to rebel against my current situation.


If I could break a heart and throw it all away for just one night
If I could ruin someone's life and my own life for just one night, I would do it without regret.


My conscience wouldn't care if I just went ahead and wrecked my life
I'm feeling so reckless that I don't care about the consequences of my actions and the impact it would have on my life.


I want to be destructive
I have a strong desire to unleash my anger and frustration in a destructive manner.


Trash everything in sight
I want to destroy everything in my path and leave a trail of chaos.


Beat the Devil at his game
I want to take control of my own life and oppose any negative influence that tries to control me.


Abuse myself all night
I want to engage in self-destructive behavior, like substance abuse or excessive partying, to feel alive.


I want to bitch the world out
I want to yell and scream and let out all of my frustrations and anger at the world.


One loud aching scream
I want to release my inner turmoil in one big scream that echoes all my pain and frustration.


Don't want anybody wanting anything from me
I don't want anyone to depend on me or expect anything from me, as it adds to my burdens and responsibilities.


I'm sick of being perfect with your perfect little smile
I'm tired of pretending to be happy and perfect for others, when in reality, I'm suffering and struggling in private.


Pick a fight with danger be a stranger to myself for a while
I want to take risks and put myself in dangerous situations to feel alive and escape my mundane life.


I want to come unraveled and have it out with my soul
I want to confront my inner demons and have a deep conversation with myself to sort out my feelings and thoughts.


I'm tired of all the voices telling me which way to go
I'm exhausted by the expectations and obligations that society places on me, which confuses me on the direction I should take in life.


I wish you'd silence your opinion
I don't want to hear any judgment or guidance from others, as I want to figure out my own path and make my own mistakes.


I'll feel better when I'm sane
I know that my current mindset and desires are unhealthy and that I need to get help to restore my mental health.


But now I want to feel no pain
Despite knowing that my actions are self-destructive, I'm currently numb to emotional and physical pain and want to feel that way.


I'm really sick of thinking
Thinking and overanalyzing my problems has only made me feel worse, and now I want to shut off my thoughts and emotions.


I just want to be destructive
In this moment, I don't care about the consequences or danger that comes with my destructive behavior, as it provides me with a temporary escape from my problems.




Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Universal Music Publishing Group, MIKE CURB MUSIC
Written by: LEANN RIMES, DENNIS MATKOSKY, RADNEY M. FOSTER

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