Backwash
Archers of Loaf Lyrics


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___________
You choked on it.
You broke it,
Now fix it.

Drank straight,
The draino.
To sink into
Uncertain...

Sarcasm, sucking,
To stain you the color
Of failure in method
It crushes by grinding.

And washing to will something
Worse for another
Is custom for you
And you can stamp that on my forehead.

I'm choking,
You coughed it up
You took it,
Now give it.

Back to ___________
___________________
Shit from a bad
Conversation.

Now drinking to (? )
Go to the color of (? )
_____________________
Crushes by grinding

And washing to will something
Worse for another
Is custom for you
And you can stamp that on my forehead.

_______________________
_______________________
_______________________
_______________________





(repeat a number of times)

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Archers of Loaf's song "Backwash" paint a vivid picture of a tumultuous relationship marked by toxicity, sarcasm, and resentment. The first lines "You choked on it. You broke it, Now fix it" could be interpreted as a plea from someone who has been hurt and wants the other person to take responsibility for their actions. The reference to "Drank straight, the draino, To sink into uncertain..." is particularly poignant and suggests that the singer may be grappling with feelings of hopelessness or despair. The second verse continues to explore the theme of failure and dissatisfaction. "Sarcasm, sucking, To stain you the color Of failure in method" seems to indict the other person for their negativity and destructive behavior. The line "And washing to will something Worse for another Is custom for you And you can stamp that on my forehead" speaks to a sense of powerlessness and resignation. Overall, the song is a bleak commentary on the difficulties of navigating unhealthy relationships.


Line by Line Meaning

You choked on it.
You made a mistake and now you're suffering the consequences.


You broke it,
You damaged something.


Now fix it.
It's your responsibility to repair the damage you caused.


Drank straight,
You consumed something immediately, without diluting it.


The draino.
A toxic cleaning product that can cause serious harm if ingested.


To sink into
You're intentionally allowing yourself to become absorbed by something negative.


Uncertain...
You're unsure of what will happen next.


Sarcasm, sucking,
You're using insincere remarks and negativity to bring others down.


To stain you the color
Your actions are coloring someone else's perception of you.


Of failure in method
Your approach to a situation is resulting in failure.


It crushes by grinding.
Your negative attitude is weighing heavily on others.


And washing to will something
You're using twisted means to make something happen.


Worse for another
Your actions are harming someone else.


Is custom for you
This is typical behavior for you.


And you can stamp that on my forehead.
You can permanently label me as someone who calls you out on your actions.


I'm choking,
You're struggling to breathe; this could be physical or emotional.


You coughed it up
You successfully overcame a challenge.


You took it,
You accepted something or took control of something.


Now give it.
It's time for you to pass on what you have learned or gained.


Shit from a bad
A situation that originated from a negative experience.


Conversation.
A dialogue that has resulted in something negative.


Now drinking to (?)
You're consuming something, potentially alcohol, to cope with negative emotions or experiences.


Go to the color of (?)
You're falling into a negative pattern or cycle.


Crushes by grinding.
Your negative actions are building up and eventually leading to destruction.




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