Speechless
At the Drive-In Lyrics

mother nature never smelled so good
The natural world never seemed so beautiful and amazing as it does now.

can i taste the flower that you carry
May I partake in the beauty and goodness that you possess?

brilliant minds with pretty faces never cry
People who are physically beautiful and intellectually gifted are often perceived as invincible, and yet they too can feel pain and sadness.

pedestal is crumbling down now you're on the ground
The high place of honor and reverence upon which you were put has fallen apart, and you have fallen from grace.

selfless days are way too many
There are far too many occasions where people focus on others, putting their own needs and wants on hold.

lie back, spread your legs and don't make a sound
Surrender all control and power, accept the situation and do not resist or fight back.

because no ones listening
There is no one present who is willing or capable of hearing and understanding what you have to say.

hiding bruises he brings you roses
He tries to make up for his abusive behavior by buying you gifts and making excuses for the bruises he causes you.

says i'm sorry, now it's ok
Apologizes for his actions, but doesn't truly feel guilty or intend to change his behavior.

no hard feelings no deep meaning
There are no strong emotions involved, and there is no real significance or value attached to what has happened.

you were once special, but just just for a day
You used to have some value or worth, but now that no longer applies and you are just another person to him.

he hook and baits you to break you in two
He manipulates and lures you into a situation that will ultimately cause you pain and suffering.

now no ones saying that it'll be alright
No one is offering any reassurance or comfort about the dire circumstances you find yourself in.

promises when he says i love you
His declarations of love are empty and meaningless, and he doesn't truly care for you.

face first to the floor now you just don't know
You have been defeated and fallen down, and now you don't know what to do or where to go from here.

speak up! because no ones listening
You need to find the strength and courage to speak out and ask for help, even though it may feel like nobody is listening or cares.

all those lonely nights you stayed up and cried
During all those times you were alone and crying, nobody was there to comfort or support you.

sick to your stomach with butterflies
You feel both nauseous and excited or nervous at the same time.

he says come here and hold me close
He attempts to comfort you and make you feel safe by asking for an embrace.

you never really seemed to smile wheni touch you
Despite his attempts to create an intimate connection with you, you are not able to fully open up to him or feel truly happy around him.

sacharine sweet flavored drinks tastes so old
Even things that used to bring pleasure or enjoyment now seem stale or unsatisfying.

this burning on your mind makes you feel so cold
The mental and emotional anguish you are experiencing is overwhelming, and it is causing you to feel numb and disconnected from others around you.

leave it all behind when you walk out the door
The only way to escape and move on from your current situation is to completely leave everything behind and start anew.

we leave it all behind just cant let go
It is incredibly difficult to leave things behind and entirely let go of them, even when we know it is necessary for our own wellbeing.

no recolection of affection
There are no memories of genuine love or affection in the past.

we're only safe from harm when nothing ...
Our only hope of being safe is to avoid any situation where harm can come to us.

matters only 20 years have passed
In the grand scheme of things, 20 years is a relatively short amount of time that has passed quickly.

and you're already feeling old
Despite being relatively young, you feel worn out and aged from the experiences you've gone through.

bell jar is ringing
A metaphorical reference to feeling trapped or suffocated by the world around you, as if you are in a jar with the lid closed.

and no one understands the feeling of kicking a dead cow and hoping that it will come alive
The sense of hopelessness and futility is so strong that it is like trying to revive a completely lifeless thing, and nobody else can understand this feeling.

when everything is wrong you just say i'm doing fine
Even when everything is going poorly, it is easier to put on a brave face and pretend everything is okay than to confront the true problems at hand.

she's reaching for something right
Despite the turmoil and pain, there is still a desire within her to find something true and meaningful that can bring fulfillment and happiness.