Less Than You
Absolute Asylum Lyrics


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Sometimes
I feel I have to unwind
From what I've said to you
Said in our past
And decide
If this is run alright
If I should stay here
Stay here with you

And despite
All we do is fight
Failing I wonder
How I hold on
And deception
I pay no attention
To you I wonder how she
Holds on

And it's you
Who makes me feel used
And makes me this way
How I am
And it's you
Who makes me feel used
And makes me this way
How I am

Why...

Suprised
Your leaving me behind
Killing myself
Just to keep close
And I tried
How much you've lied
Telling me wait patiently
By the phone

And despite
All we do is fight
Failing I wonder
How I hold on
And deception
I pay no attention
To you I wonder how she
Holds on

And it's you
Who makes me feel used
And makes me this way
How I am
And it's you
Who makes me feel used
And makes me this way
How I am

I'm nothing
In your eyes
And I'm nothing
In your eyes

And I'm nothing
In your eyes

And I'm nothing
In your eyes
In your eyes
In your eyes

And it's you
Who makes me feel used
And makes me this way
How I am
And it's you
Who makes me feel used
And makes me this way
How I am

I'm nothing
And I'm nothing
And I'm nothing
I'm nothing

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Absolute Asylum's "Less Than You" portrays the inner turmoil of someone who is in a relationship that is not healthy. The singer is struggling with the idea of leaving someone he/she loves, but who also makes him/her feel used and unimportant. The first stanza shows the singer questioning whether or not he/she should stay in the relationship despite the constant fighting they encounter. The singer is trying to untangle themselves from the past, trying to discern if the relationship is worth salvaging, and if they should continue to stay and endure the unhealthy aspects of the relationship.


The second stanza emphasizes the singer's feelings of being used and taken for granted. Despite the toxic environment in the relationship, the singer is still holding on, wondering how the other person doesn't see the damage they are inflicting. The chorus questions why the singer is putting up with the current state of their relationship, which is actively causing them pain and emotional distress.


The final stanza has a more resigned tone, with the singer admitting to themselves that they mean nothing to the person they are with. They have given up their sense of self-worth and allowed the other person to make them feel like they are nothing. The repetition of "I'm nothing" suggests the singer has accepted their situation and has given up even trying to change it.


Line by Line Meaning

Sometimes I feel I have to unwind
At times, I feel the need to relax and calm down.


From what I've said to you
I regret some of the words I have uttered to you.


Said in our past
Referring to things that were communicated in the past.


And decide if this is run alright
I'm contemplating if our relationship is heading in the right direction.


If I should stay here Stay here with you
I'm wondering if I should continue this relationship with you.


And despite all we do is fight
Despite constantly quarrelling with you.


Failing I wonder how I hold on
I ponder how I'm still holding on despite this failing relationship.


And deception I pay no attention
I don't pay heed to dishonesty, particularly yours.


To you I wonder how she holds on
I'm curious about how your other partner is still committed to this relationship.


And it's you who makes me feel used
You're making me feel exploited in this relationship.


And makes me this way how I am
Your behavior is responsible for my current state of mind.


Why... Surprised?
I'm shocked to hear of your departure.


Your leaving me behind
You're leaving me alone to deal with the aftermath.


Killing myself just to keep close
I've been exhausting myself trying to maintain proximity to you.


And I tried how much you've lied
I tried to overlook your numerous falsehoods.


Telling me wait patiently by the phone
You have asked me to wait by the phone patiently, but I'm not sure why.


I'm nothing in your eyes
I'm insignificant or unimportant to you.


And I'm nothing in your eyes in your eyes in your eyes
I feel insignificant to you, and this is repeated to emphasize how I feel.


I'm nothing
I feel like a nobody or utterly worthless, and this sentence is repeated thrice in this vein.




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Comments from YouTube:

@Кай-г9с

Don't stop)))больше подобного музла)))это круто)))

@philb323

This song always made me feel a certain kind of way. Hope you guys are good. Love and kisses, Phil - Stillkept.

@emilyzensen4971

superb! Any new songs coming?

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