I Can Hear You
Aly & Fila Lyrics


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It's a knock-down, drag-out
You're on the hunt for more
Always shooting arrows
While I lock the door
Wounds are draining feeling
I'm lying on the floor
Staring at the ceiling
Tuning out the war
Another battle
Another scar
Another drama
In this tragedy of ours
You should have left me when I told you
I was broken from the start
Now you're looking for a remedy
To fix this damaged heart
How could you want to be my angel
While I'm dragging you to hell
If you're thinking you can save me
I can't save you from myself
The fuse is burning
And you're the one to blame
You love to strike those matches
But you hate the flame
Another battle
Another blaze
Another drama
In this tragedy we made
You should have left me when I told you
I was broken from the start
Now you're looking for a remedy
To fix this damaged heart
How could you want to be my angel
While I'm dragging you to hell
If you're thinking you can save me
I can't save you from myself
You'll never find a hero in this fantasy
You could have left me when I told you
I was broken from the start
Now you're looking for an enemy
To pierce your damaged heart
How could you want to be my angel
While I'm drowning you in hell




If you're thinking you can save me
I can't save you from myself

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Aly & Fila's song "I Can't Tell" describe a toxic relationship where one person is emotionally unstable, while the other is trying to fix them but failing. The first verse sets the scene, with the singer feeling wounded and drained from constant fights with their lover. They imply that their partner is the one causing the drama by always starting fights, but at the same time, the singer sees themselves as damaged from the beginning. The chorus reveals that the singer believes their partner should have left them when they disclosed their emotional baggage at the start of the relationship. They cannot understand why their partner would want to be their savior when they are dragging them down to hell. The second verse paints a picture of a ticking time bomb, with the fuse burning and the singer blaming their partner for lighting the match. The intensity of the drama and toxicity is palpable, with the singer admitting there will never be a hero in their story.


Overall, the song highlights the difficulty of trying to save someone who doesn't want to be saved. It's an emotional tug-of-war, where the more one person tries to pull the other out of despair, the deeper they sink. The lyrics capture the struggles of someone who feels like they are drowning in their own troubles and pushing away the one person who wants to help them.


Line by Line Meaning

It's a knock-down, drag-out
This is a difficult and intense situation.


You're on the hunt for more
You are always seeking for more in this relationship.


Always shooting arrows
You are always criticizing and attacking me.


While I lock the door
I am trying to protect myself from your attacks.


Wounds are draining feeling
I am feeling drained and hurt by your constant attacks.


I'm lying on the floor
I am feeling defeated and helpless.


Staring at the ceiling
I am trying to distance myself from the conflict and reflect on the situation.


Tuning out the war
I am trying to block out the noise and negativity around me.


Another battle
This is just another fight.


Another scar
This conflict will leave another wound or emotional scar.


Another drama
This is just another emotionally charged situation.


In this tragedy of ours
This conflict is part of a bigger problem in our relationship.


You should have left me when I told you
I warned you that I had issues, and it's not fair for you to deal with them now.


I was broken from the start
I had problems from the beginning of our relationship.


Now you're looking for a remedy
You are looking for a solution to fix this relationship.


To fix this damaged heart
You want to heal the emotional damage caused by our conflict.


How could you want to be my angel
You want to be helpful and supportive, but I am dragging you down with me.


While I'm dragging you to hell
I am causing you emotional pain and distress.


If you're thinking you can save me
You believe you can help me overcome my problems, but that might not be possible.


I can't save you from myself
I am the source of my own problems, and I can't expect you to fix them for me.


The fuse is burning
This situation is getting worse and more explosive.


And you're the one to blame
You are responsible for making this situation worse with your actions and behavior.


You love to strike those matches
You enjoy provoking and creating conflict.


But you hate the flame
You don't want to deal with the consequences of your actions.


Another blaze
This conflict is heating up and getting more intense.


In this tragedy we made
This conflict is our fault and part of the bigger problems in our relationship.


You'll never find a hero in this fantasy
There is no perfect solution to our problems.


You could have left me when I told you
I warned you about my issues, and it's not fair for you to deal with them now.


Now you're looking for an enemy
You are blaming me for our problems instead of trying to find a solution.


To pierce your damaged heart
You are hurting emotionally because of our conflict.


How could you want to be my angel
You want to help me, but I might not be capable of changing.


While I'm drowning you in hell
I am causing you emotional pain and distress.


If you're thinking you can save me
You believe you can help me overcome my problems, but that might not be possible.


I can't save you from myself
I am the source of my own problems, and I can't expect you to fix them for me.




Lyrics © O/B/O DistroKid
Written by: Aly Stiles, Michael McBride

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