Sticks And Stones
♥ The Pierces Lyrics

Hey, domino
Addressing someone or something fragile that might fall apart or fail, indicating a desire to prevent that from happening.

I am stopping you from falling
Taking responsibility for preventing the domino (or whatever it represents) from collapsing.

One, two, three
Counting down to emphasize the need to stay upright.

Don't you dare go down
Using a strong command to reinforce the need for stability and success.

Hey, waterfall
Addressing a natural element that could cause harm or danger, indicating a desire to avoid negative consequences.

Oh, can you hear me calling?
Trying to reach out and make a connection with the waterfall (or what it represents) in order to prevent harm.

Three, two, one
Counting down again to emphasize the value of safety and success.

Don't you dare touch the ground
Using a strong command again to reinforce the need for safety and success.

I'm the one you want
Asserting oneself as the best choice for assistance and support.

Sticks and stones will break your bones And leave you lying in the mud
Reminding someone that certain actions or words can have consequences that are painful and humiliating.

But you get scared when we're alone Like I might suck your blood
Noticing someone's fear or apprehension, and teasing them playfully about it.

And I could tell you a witch's spell But it just might blow your top And you start to run just as I'm having fun And it's awfully hard to stop
Recognizing that some things can be fun and exciting, but also have the potential to be overwhelming and difficult to control.

Sun in the sky I am stopping you from burning All we need Is stars and moon
Using a metaphorical approach to prevent someone or something from being damaged by a powerful force (in this case, the sun).

Clock on the wall I will keep your hands from turning Or this night Will end too soon
Using another metaphorical approach to maintain a state of stability and prolong a positive experience.

I call thee, beloved one To love me more than anyone Seven times I pierce my heart And now you feel the magic start
Invoking a spell or ritual to bind someone emotionally, and hoping that it will be effective.

Bind thy heart and soul to me As I do will So let it be, oh
Repeating the spell or ritual, emphasizing the desire for emotional connection and dominance over the other person.

Hey, loverboy Oh, now do you believe me? That's not all That I can do
Teasing someone playfully again, this time about additional abilities or skills they possess.

Sit back down I'm afraid we won't be leaving Can't undo My spell on you
Asserting control over the situation and the other person, implying that they are not free to leave or escape the emotional connection.

Well, sticks and stones will break your bones And leave you lying in the mud But you get scared when we're alone Like I might suck your blood
Repeating a previously stated message, comparing the fear of physical harm with the fear of emotional vulnerability or manipulation.

And I could tell you a witch's spell But you just might blow your top And you start to run just as I'm having fun And it's awfully hard to stop
Repeating another previously stated message, with additional emphasis on the potential for overwhelming power and difficulty in controlling oneself.

It's just too hard to stop I don't think I can stop
Admitting that the desire for control and emotional connection is strong and possibly unbreakable.