The Day You Left
Amies Lyrics
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Don't wanna have to bury you, but nothing seems to get through your skull
One day the only butterflies left will be in your chest
As you march towards your death, breathing your last breath
I hate to say, "I told you so", but look how the bruises show
Tell me, how's it gonna feel without my arms wrapped around, wrapped around you?
Bet it feels pretty real when your skin starts to peel from the bone
Haunting your own house, nothing to lose
How did I let you sink your fangs so deep? Ah
You know you can't breathe on your own
Past the point of rescuing, why'd I keep pushing my luck?
The hole I wore into your soul has got too big to overlook
One day the only butterflies left will be in our chests
As we march towards our death, breathing our last breath
I thought we had a future, but we ain't got a chance in hell
So tell me, how's it gonna feel without my arms wrapped around, wrapped around you?
Bet it feels pretty real when your skin starts to peel from the bone
You were dead to the world, now I'm dead to you
Haunting your own house, nothing to lose
I let you sink your fangs so deep, ah
You know I can't breathe on my own (you know you can't breathe on your own)
How can I breathe on my own? (How can you breathe on your own?)
The sun is setting on our love, I fear
Letting our loneliness out into the atmosphere
The tide is turning on, our chance to turn it 'round
I never thought I'd see my fingernails fall out
Love isn't in the air
Love isn't in the air
Love isn't in the air
Love isn't in the air
The song "The Day You Left" by Amies explores the aftermath of a toxic and abusive relationship. The lyrics address the feelings of betrayal and anger towards the person who has left, as well as the pain and sense of loss that comes with the end of a relationship.
The first verse begins with the singer expressing their frustration with their former partner, questioning why they continuously made mistakes and "fucked it up." The singer then reveals their fear of having to bury their former partner- a grim reminder of the consequences of their actions. The lyrics "One day the only butterflies left will be in your chest" suggest that the former partner will eventually have to face the consequences of their actions.
The chorus addresses the physical and emotional pain that both parties are feeling after the breakup. The singer asks how the former partner will feel now that they no longer have the comfort of their embrace. The vivid imagery of skin peeling from bone creates a sense of discomfort and pain, emphasizing the severity of the situation. The second verse explores the singer's regret for not pulling away from the former partner earlier, realizing that they were beyond saving. The line "I thought we had a future, but we ain't got a chance in hell" speaks to the shattered dreams and hopes they had for the relationship.
The final verse uses metaphors of the sun setting and the tide turning to portray the finality of the relationship coming to an end. The line "I never thought I'd see my fingernails fall out" suggests that the end of the relationship even affects the singer's physical well-being. The repetition of "Love isn't in the air" underlines the bleakness of the situation- there is no hope for reconciliation or healing.
Overall, "The Day You Left" is a raw and emotional portrayal of the aftermath of a toxic relationship. It tackles the complex emotions and pain of the experience through vivid imagery and powerful metaphors.
Line by Line Meaning
On the verge of no return, why'd you keep fucking it up?
We were close to losing what we had, why did you keep making things worse?
Don't wanna have to bury you, but nothing seems to get through your skull
I don't want to give up on you, but you're not taking anything I say seriously
One day the only butterflies left will be in your chest
Someday, you'll feel the weight of your mistakes and regrets inside your own heart
As you march towards your death, breathing your last breath
Eventually, you'll face the end of your life and everything that comes with it
I hate to say, 'I told you so', but look how the bruises show
I don't want to be right about your failures, but the evidence is clear to see
Tell me, how's it gonna feel without my arms wrapped around, wrapped around you?
When I'm no longer holding you close, how will you cope with the loss?
Bet it feels pretty real when your skin starts to peel from the bone
You'll feel the pain and reality of the situation when it's too late to fix it
You were dead to the world, now I'm dead to you
You were oblivious to the problems, but now you've turned your back on me
Haunting your own house, nothing to lose
You'll be living with the consequences of your actions, with no way out
How did I let you sink your fangs so deep? Ah
I don't understand how I let myself become so powerless and vulnerable to you
You know you can't breathe on your own
You rely on me for comfort and support, and can't handle life without me
Past the point of rescuing, why'd I keep pushing my luck?
I knew we were beyond saving, why did I keep holding on and hoping for the best?
The hole I wore into your soul has got too big to overlook
I've hurt you deeply and caused damage to your inner self that can't be ignored
I thought we had a future, but we ain't got a chance in hell
I had hope for us, but now I realize we have no chance of a happy future together
The sun is setting on our love, I fear
Our relationship is coming to an end, and I'm scared of what that means
Letting our loneliness out into the atmosphere
As we drift apart, we're left with feelings of emptiness and sadness
The tide is turning on, our chance to turn it 'round
Our opportunity to fix things has passed, and things are only getting worse
I never thought I'd see my fingernails fall out
I never thought things would get so bad that even my physical health would suffer
Love isn't in the air
Our relationship is devoid of love and affection
Love isn't in the air
Our relationship is devoid of love and affection
Love isn't in the air
Our relationship is devoid of love and affection
Love isn't in the air
Our relationship is devoid of love and affection
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: Oliver Sykes, Amy Lee
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@Ember14867
I know its a study song but i use it on rainy days to sleep
@jayzeeg8011
This is what I listen to while playing games like Minecraft, just working on something that'll give me that indescribable happiness, the joy that you wish could last untill entropy. If I could listen to this on repeat for all eternity... I would.
@natejennings5884
I just found Lofi Girl's Rumble channel, which featured this tune. Pretty chill music to let drone in the background as I do stuff around the house.