The Bitter End
░Placebo░ Lyrics
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In our comfort zone
Reminds me of the second time
That I followed you home
We're running out of alibis
On the second of may
Reminds me of the summertime
On this winters day
See you at the bitter end
See you at the bitter end
Every step we took that synchronized
Every broken bone
Reminds me of the second time
That I followed you home
You showered me with lullabies
Had you walking away
Reminds me that its killing time
On this fateful day
See you at the bitter end
See you at the bitter end
See you at the bitter end
See you at the bitter end
From the time we intercepted
Feels a lot like suicide
Slow and sad, getting sadder
Arise a sitting mine (see you at the bitter end)
I love to see you run around
And I can see you now
Running to me
Arms wide out
See you at the bitter end
Reach inside
Come on just gotta reach inside
Heard your cry
Six months time
Six months time (see you at the bitter end)
Prepare the end
The lyrics of ░Placebo░'s song The Bitter End describe a feeling of being numbed and trapped in a comfort zone. The opening lines, "Since we're feeling so anesthetized in our comfort zone, reminds me of the second time that I followed you home," suggest a desire to escape this feeling through following someone else, despite lacking an excuse to do so. The lyrics continue to explore the idea of running out of excuses, "We're running out of alibis on the second of May, reminds me of the summertime on this winter's day," hinting at the end of something that has been going on for too long.
The chorus, "See you at the bitter end," is ambiguous, but can be interpreted as either a threat or a promise of togetherness. The second verse echoes the first, with the addition of the line "had you walking away," which further emphasizes the idea of being trapped in a situation where someone else has power over the singer. The bridge, "From the time we intercepted, feels a lot like suicide, slow and sad, getting sadder, arise a sitting mine," suggests that the situation is not sustainable and someone will get hurt. The song ends with a plea to "reach inside" and prepare for an ending that might not be pleasant.
Overall, The Bitter End is a dark, introspective song that explores the feeling of being trapped and the desire to escape it, even if it means the consequences could be dire.
Line by Line Meaning
Since we're feeling so anesthetized
We feel numb and unresponsive, almost as if we're under anesthesia
In our comfort zone
We've become complacent and comfortable in our current situation
Reminds me of the second time
This situation feels familiar, like a second occurrence of something that happened before
That I followed you home
A reference to stalking someone, or following them closely
We're running out of alibis
We're running out of excuses or reasons to explain our behavior
On the second of May
A specific date, likely referring to a significant event that happened on that day
Reminds me of the summertime
Another familiar feeling, like deja vu or reminiscing about a past summer experience
On this winter's day
The present moment, or the current season contrasts with the earlier reminiscence of summertime
See you at the bitter end
A looming sense of doom or finality, like an inevitable conclusion
Every step we took that synchronized
Our movements were perfectly in time with each other
Every broken bone
A reference to physical pain, or possibly emotional pain
You showered me with lullabies
A sense of being soothed or comforted by someone else
Had you walking away
A sense of separation or distance, like someone walking away from a relationship
Reminds me that it's killing time
A sense of impending danger or death, like it's time to face the consequences
On this fateful day
A sense of destiny or inevitability, where everything has led up to this moment
From the time we intercepted
From the moment we first met or intersected each other's lives
Feels a lot like suicide
A risky or dangerous situation, where the stakes are high and failure is not an option
Slow and sad, getting sadder
A sense of sadness or despair, where things are only getting worse
Arise a sitting mine (see you at the bitter end)
An explosive situation, where everything is about to blow up in our faces
I love to see you run around
A sense of admiration or affection for someone else's energy or spirit
And I can see you now
A clear picture of someone in the present moment
Running to me
A sense of longing or desire, where someone is running towards another person for comfort or safety
Arms wide out
An open and welcoming gesture, like someone opening their arms to embrace another person
Reach inside
A call to action or determination, like reaching deep inside oneself for strength or courage
Come on just gotta reach inside
Emphasizing the importance of reaching inside oneself, as a way to overcome obstacles or challenges
Heard your cry
A sense of empathy or compassion, like hearing someone who is in emotional or physical pain
Six months time
A specific period of time, possibly referring to the future or a past event
Prepare the end
A sense of finality or inevitability, where everything is leading towards an ending
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: Steven Hewitt, Brian Molko, Stefan Olsdal
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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