Blood On My Hands
AUGUST 08 & Smino Lyrics
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Feel like we been lying for a while now
Your body shine like gold and I can't help when I touch you
Waiting on my soul weighs you down
We should let it go, I stuck around too long
The thought is on my mind to get away from you
With karma on my back, I only lose
I'm involved with two girls, I can't
I've got this blood on my hands
I've got this blood on my hands
Give me all the things that we're afraid to talk about
I've been waiting for my heart to break
I've got this blood on my hands
I've got this blood on my hands
Ayy, mmm, uh
Quick trippin' to Japan, yeah, to fly away
Met a bad Asian thang, had to
Neck on ice age, in the car tuned in
I just don't know what she saying, yeah, uh
But this love, she so bad
Yeah, yeah, mmm
I said, fuck it, we still get the Rosetta Stone
Know when I'm a king, I'll live with my Coretta though
Pussy got me high, Laffy Taffy, it's like an edible
Ooh, my bitch know she is spesh
Wish we could all just collab
Christ sake, there's blood on my hands
I understand I
Should've never been so quick to give my love away
I'm involved with two girls, I can't
I've got this blood on my hands
I've got this blood on my hands
Give me all the things that we're afraid to talk about
I've been waiting for my heart to break
I've got this blood on my hands
I've got this blood on my hands
Ooh, I don't wanna die alone anymore
You're all that I want, ooh
Ooh, I don't wanna die alone anymore
You're all that I want, ooh
Should've never been so quick to give my love away
I'm involved with two girls, I can't
I've got this blood on my hands
I've got this blood on my hands
Give me all the things that we're afraid to talk about
I've been waiting for my heart to break
I've got this blood on my hands
I've got this blood on my hands
The lyrics of August 08 & Smino's song "Blood on my Hands" convey the dilemma and inner turmoil of the singer's heart. They have been thinking about someone for a while and feel like they have been lying about their feelings. They are attracted to the person physically and can't help but touch them, but at the same time, they feel like they should let go of the relationship, as they have been around too long. The singer is torn between the desire to escape and the fear of losing their partner. They feel guilty for loving two girls at once and know that it is wrong. They are carrying the weight of their actions, which is represented by the metaphor of blood on their hands.
The singer is aware that they have made a mistake by giving their love away too quickly. They ask for forgiveness from their partners and want to talk about the things that they are afraid to discuss. They are waiting for their heart to break, which could mean that they want to end the relationships or that they fear that their heart will be broken if the relationships end. They don't want to be alone anymore and realize that the person they have been thinking about is the one they want to be with.
Overall, the lyrics of "Blood on my Hands" convey the themes of guilt, regret, and inner conflict. They show the singer's desire to be with someone but also their fear of losing them. The singer knows that they have made mistakes but is also hoping for redemption.
Line by Line Meaning
You been on my mind for a while now
I have been thinking about you a lot lately
Feel like we been lying for a while now
I think we have been keeping secrets from each other for a long time
Your body shine like gold and I can't help when I touch you
Your body is beautiful and I am attracted to you
Waiting on my soul weighs you down
My indecisiveness is causing you emotional turmoil
We should let it go, I stuck around too long
We should end our relationship because I have been prolonging the inevitable
The thought is on my mind to get away from you
I am considering leaving you
With karma on my back, I only lose
I believe in karma and fear that if I do not end things with you now, I will suffer some negative consequence
Should've never been so quick to give my love away
I regret giving my love to someone else so quickly
I'm involved with two girls, I can't
I am in a love triangle and cannot choose between the two women
I've got this blood on my hands
I feel guilty and responsible for the situation I am in
Give me all the things that we're afraid to talk about
Let's discuss everything we have been avoiding
I've been waiting for my heart to break
I have been anticipating this painful moment
Ayy, mmm, uh
Ad-libs
Quick trippin' to Japan, yeah, to fly away
I am thinking about escaping my problems and traveling to Japan
Met a bad Asian thang, had to
I met an attractive Asian woman and had to pursue her
Neck on ice age, in the car tuned in
I am wearing expensive jewelry and listening to music in the car
I just don't know what she saying, yeah, uh
I do not understand what she is saying because she speaks a different language
But this love, she so bad
I am deeply attracted to her despite the language barrier
I said, fuck it, we still get the Rosetta Stone
I do not care if we do not speak the same language, we can still learn to communicate
Know when I'm a king, I'll live with my Coretta though
I am referencing Martin Luther King Jr.'s wife, Coretta Scott King, to express my desire for a loyal and supportive partner
Pussy got me high, Laffy Taffy, it's like an edible
Sex with her is like a drug and it feels amazing
Ooh, my bitch know she is spesh
I know my girl is special
Wish we could all just collab
I wish everyone could work together harmoniously
Christ sake, there's blood on my hands
I am experiencing guilt and remorse for my actions
I understand I
Ad-libs
Ooh, I don't wanna die alone anymore
I do not want to be alone for the rest of my life
You're all that I want, ooh
You are the only person I want to be with
Lyrics © Ultra Tunes, BMG Rights Management, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Christopher Smith, Joshua Lockhart, Maurice Powell, Mikhail Soliman Beltran, Nile Govela, Ray Jacobs
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@non-showbiz_gf
[Verse 1: AUGUST 08]
You been on my mind for a while now
I feel like we been lying for a while now
Your body shine like gold and I can't help when I touch you
Waiting on my soul weighs you down
We should let it go, I stuck around too long
The thought is on my mind to get away from you
With karma on my back, I only lose
[Chorus: AUGUST 08]
Should've never been so quick to give my love away
I'm involved with two girls, I can't
I've got this blood on my hands
I've got this blood on my hands
Give me all the things that we're afraid to talk about
I've been waiting for my heart to break
I've got this blood on my hands
I've got this blood on my hands
[Verse 2: Smino]
Ayy, mmm, uh
Quick trippin' to Japan, yeah, to fly away
Met a bad Asian thang, had to—
Neck on ice age, in the car tuned in
I just don't know what she saying, yeah, uh
But this love, she so bad
Yeah, yeah, mmm
I said, fuck it, we still get the Rosetta Stone
Know when I'm a king, I'll live with my Coretta though
Pussy got me high, Laffy Taffy, it's like an edible
Ooh, my bitch know she is spesh
Wish we could all just collab
Chrissake this blood on my hands
I understand I—
[Chorus: AUGUST 08]
Should've never been so quick to give my love away
I'm involved with two girls, I can't
I've got this blood on my hands
I've got this blood on my hands
Give me all the things that we're afraid to talk about
I've been waiting for my heart to break
I've got this blood on my hands
I've got this blood on my hands
[Bridge: AUGUST 08]
Ooh, I don't wanna die alone anymore
You're all that I want, ooh
Ooh, I don't wanna die alone anymore
You're all that I want, ooh
@EternalFirebird_
Underrated asf, shame that he doesn't get enough attention like the others.
@jariqueen
exactly
@88rising
So one day I was walking down the street and my car battery died. I was like oh fuck. how am I supposed to miss my train. - August 08
@skipptk9086
88rising what lmao
@jariqueen
@@88rising I'm confused af but anYways, August 08, Joji or Niki: pls collab with Alina Baraz, thank you 😪💖
@andriatmaji9289
i agree with u bro, why not hyped like joji ?
@ysmaeldauz1367
This song makes me wanna run into the wilderness with a flashlight...
@stefaniaraco8904
Ysmael Same
@88rising
I HEARD AUGUST CAN RUN A MILE IN UNDER 5 MINS! - August 08
@TTVArgusGuy
Now I guess you could call him August 88