Imaginary Friend
ABSRDST Lyrics
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I can unmake you, I'll break you in two
Oh my God, what am I going to do
It's such a shame... we are the same
Who could I possibly think that I am?
And should I hurt you? I certainly can
And even if you don't really exist
You are the only one I truly... miss
Who could you possibly think that you are
I gave you a feeling you took it too far
Honestly I really want to know why
I gave you my armor, you left me to die
You probably think that this song's about you
That's just your narcissistic point of view
I made up a story that you were my friend
And when I got older I thought this would end
It's so like me to write stories of you
I can unmake you, I'll break you in two
Oh my God, what am I going to do
The lyrics of the song "Imaginary Friend" by ABSRDST explore the theme of self-deception and the power of our own imagination. The first few lines reflect the singer's tendency to create unrealistic stories about their companion. This could be interpreted as a reflection on the tendency to project one's own desires, fantasies, and insecurities onto other people, thereby creating a false image of them that is tailored to our own needs. The singer is aware of this tendency but feels helpless in resisting it, as they continue to write stories about their imaginary friend.
As the song progresses, the singer begins to realize the destructive nature of their imagination. They ponder over their power to "unmake" and "break" their imaginary friend and whether they should use this power to hurt them. The line "even if you don't really exist, you are the only one I truly... miss" highlights the singer's longing for a connection with someone, even if it's just a figment of their imagination. Overall, the song raises questions about the nature of relationships and the power dynamics between individuals.
Line by Line Meaning
It's so like me to write stories of you
I tend to create fictional narratives about you
I can unmake you, I'll break you in two
I can undo and destroy the image of you that I've created
Oh my God, what am I going to do
I am unsure of how to deal with my own invented perceptions of you
It's such a shame... we are the same
It is unfortunate that we share similar traits and characteristics
Who could I possibly think that I am?
I question my own identity and abilities
And should I hurt you? I certainly can
I have the power and potential to harm you
And even if you don't really exist
Even though you are a product of my own imagination
You are the only one I truly... miss
You are the only one who fulfills my idealized image of a friend
Who could you possibly think that you are
I question your own perception of yourself
I gave you a feeling you took it too far
I provided you with a sense of closeness, but you exceeded the boundaries
Honestly I really want to know why
I genuinely wish to understand the rationale behind your actions
I gave you my armor, you left me to die
I trusted and relied on you, but you abandoned me in my time of need
You probably think that this song's about you
You likely assume that this song is referring to you
That's just your narcissistic point of view
That is merely your self-centered perspective
I made up a story that you were my friend
I fabricated a tale that you were a companion of mine
And when I got older I thought this would end
As I matured, I expected to outgrow this imaginary friendship
Contributed by Savannah Y. Suggest a correction in the comments below.