SUFFER AND SWALLOW
Alice Glass Lyrics


Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴  Line by Line Meaning ↴

I'll cut your tongue out of your mouth
And wear your fingers
Everyone said I won't
Everyone, everyone

I'll use your teeth for my crown
But I don't need it (need it)
Feel your face when it rips
I've seen it, I've seen it

Suffer and swallow
(Suffer and swallow)
You know there's no tomorrow
(You know there's no tomorrow)
I did this for you
Suffer and swallow
(Suffer and swallow)
I know what you are
I know what you are

Keep you awake 'til the kill
You're never (coming back)
Feel your soul going limp
Every second, every second of it

Not with a scream or a sigh
Cut slits above your eyes
Make yourself so weak
Too bad that you can't speak

I'm concentrating
Just get down on your knees
I want to take my time to break you down
I feel like breathing
I feel like breathing fumes
You want to take my time
Is there any other way?
I know what you are

Suffer and swallow
(Suffer and swallow)
You know there is no tomorrow
(You know there is no tomorrow)
I did this for you
Suffer and swallow
(Suffer and swallow)
I know what you are
I know what you are
I know what you are
I know what you are
I know what you are
You know there's no tomorrow
I know what you are
I know what you are
I know what you are
You know there's no tomorrow
I know what you are
I know what you are
I know what you are




I know what you are
I know what you are

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Alice Glass's song "Suffer and Swallow" depict themes of power, control, and sadomasochism. The violent and disturbing imagery used throughout the song serves as a metaphor for a toxic and abusive relationship. The opening lines, "I'll cut your tongue out of your mouth / And wear your fingers," suggest a desire for dominance and the objectification of the other person. The repetition of "everyone" emphasizes that the singer's actions are contrary to what others expected.


The lyrics continue to express a lack of empathy and a disregard for the other person's well-being. The line "I'll use your teeth for my crown / But I don't need it" signifies the singer's desire to extract power and control from the other person, even if it is unnecessary. The phrase "I've seen it" could be interpreted as a reference to witnessing the destruction caused by their actions.


The chorus, "Suffer and swallow, you know there's no tomorrow," further emphasizes the power dynamic in the relationship. The singer seems to take pleasure in the suffering and submission of the other person, asserting their dominance and control. The repeated line "I know what you are" suggests a deep understanding of the other person's vulnerabilities, which the singer uses to exploit and manipulate them.


Overall, "Suffer and Swallow" delves into the dark and often uncomfortable aspects of a toxic relationship, highlighting themes of power, control, and the dynamics of sadomasochism.


Line by Line Meaning

I'll cut your tongue out of your mouth
I will silence you and take away your ability to speak.


And wear your fingers
I will possess your actions and control your every move.


Everyone said I won't
Despite what others believed, I am capable of these dark actions.


Everyone, everyone
No one can escape my intentions; everyone will witness my power.


I'll use your teeth for my crown
I will assert my dominance and claim your essence as my own regal symbol.


But I don't need it (need it)
Despite my desire for control, I realize that I am strong enough without it.


Feel your face when it rips
I take pleasure in causing you pain and witnessing your suffering firsthand.


I've seen it, I've seen it
I am well-acquainted with the horrors I inflict upon others.


Suffer and swallow (Suffer and swallow)
Endure your agony and internalize it, accepting your fate.


You know there's no tomorrow (You know there's no tomorrow)
Realize that your future is bleak, and there is no escape from this torment.


I did this for you
My actions are driven by a twisted sense of devotion towards you.


Keep you awake 'til the kill
I will ensure your sleepless nights until the final act of destruction.


You're never (coming back)
There is no possibility of returning to your former self after enduring my torment.


Feel your soul going limp Every second, every second of it
Experience the fading vitality of your very essence, every moment contributing to its lifelessness.


Not with a scream or a sigh
Your surrender will not be accompanied by conventional signs of distress.


Cut slits above your eyes
I will mar your appearance, leaving visible scars as a reminder of your submission.


Make yourself so weak
I demand that you relinquish all strength and power, rendering yourself vulnerable.


Too bad that you can't speak
It is unfortunate for you that you are unable to voice your suffering.


I'm concentrating
I am fully focused on the task at hand, extracting every ounce of agony from you.


Just get down on your knees
Submit to my dominance and adopt a position of inferiority.


I want to take my time to break you down
I derive pleasure from slowly dismantling your spirit and reducing you to nothing.


I feel like breathing
I find solace and gratification in my sadistic actions.


I feel like breathing fumes
Engaging in these destructive behaviors invigorates me, akin to inhaling toxic substances.


You want to take my time
You desire to control me and manipulate the pace of my actions.


Is there any other way?
Do you believe there is an alternative path to the torment inflicted upon you?


I know what you are
I possess a deep understanding of your true nature and vulnerabilities.


You know there is no tomorrow
You are aware that your existence is finite and marked by suffering.


I know what you are
My perception of your essence remains steadfast and unwavering.


I know what you are
My knowledge of your true self extends beyond superficial understanding.


I know what you are
I have unraveled your core identity and motives.


You know there's no tomorrow
You acknowledge the absence of a promising future, trapped in this cycle of torment.


I know what you are
My comprehension of your essence remains resolute and unyielding.


I know what you are
My understanding of your being surpasses any doubt or uncertainty.


I know what you are
I have fully grasped your true nature and motivations.


I know what you are
My perception of your essence remains solid and unwavering.


I know what you are
I possess a deep understanding of your true identity and intentions.




Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Jupiter Hoover-Keyes, Margaret Osborn

Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
To comment on or correct specific content, highlight it

Genre not found
Artist not found
Album not found
Song not found
Most interesting comment from YouTube:

Bunnizx

Lyrics:



I'll cut your tongue out of your mouth
And wear your fingers
Everyone said I won't
Everyone, everyone
I'll use your teeth for my crown
But I don't need it (need it)
Feel your face when it rips
I've seen it, I've seen it
Suffer and swallow
(Suffer and swallow)
You know there's no tomorrow
(You know there's no tomorrow)
I did this for you
Suffer and swallow
(Suffer and swallow)
I know what you are
I know what you are
Keep you awake 'til the kill
You're never (coming back)
Feel your soul going limp
Every second, every second of it
Not with a scream or a sigh
Cut slits above your eyes
Make yourself so weak
Too bad that you can't spеak
I'm concentrating
Just get down on your knees
I want to take my time to break you down
I feel like breathing
I feel like breathing fumes
You want to take my time
Is there any other way?
I know what you are
Suffer and swallow
(Suffer and swallow)
You know there is no tomorrow
(You know there is no tomorrow)
I did this for you
Suffer and swallow
(Suffer and swallow)
I know what you are
I know what you are
I know what you are
I know what you are
I know what you are
You know there's no tomorrow
I know what you are
I know what you are
I know what you are
You know there's no tomorrow
I know what you are
I know what you are
I know what you are
I know what you are
I know what you are



All comments from YouTube:

Grim Goblin Jack

This song hurts. Been through too much shit. Thanks for illustrating the pain.

Grim Goblin Jack

Alice Glass, bada$$ rules over the tro!!S

Duxo Durazzo

This is INTENSE
I am glad Alice managed to overcome and made a career for herself. There is a lot of power in her music in context to her story <3

hyper luke

She’s giving you VOCALS, LYRICS, ATMOSPHERE, PRODUCTION and SO much more 🖤🖤🖤

This might be my new favorite from her😩😩👌

YYIVU Records

ennit man !! the music alone in headphones is crazy cool . but the aesthetic is like ... sublime .. its hard to think of AG as a musician so much as an artistic guru , or iconic cult following rock star . (long live Alice , im stayin the fuck outta her wonderland unless some creatures come for me in the night and drag me there in my nightmares LOL)

hyper luke

@YYIVU Records ikr her fashion and her aesthetic are just as influential to her "mystique" as her music

YYIVU Records

@hyper luke and then some, well said mate.

UNDERGROUND UNDERDOGS

It's Alice's world and we're just living in it

pánico satánico

We living in it

I may have a small penis but

Wonderland

More Comments

More Versions