Jaws
Audrey Horne Lyrics


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A tender moment, a sudden case of fear, arms against the ceiling, now rip the walls apart
We sleep with daggers and 911 on hold, grinning at each other, we tread water where, ships are sinking and sharks smell blood, somebody's about to get more than their share

This is our last offering, we still kill the old school way, broken hearts and dirty lies, this is love
Last one to the bridge is out, lick your wounds and count your dead, arm up for civil war, this is love

Like broken records, rewind and start again, heads against the brick wall, I cried so hard for you
Release the drama, and all the hounds of hell, fuck this institution we tread the water




Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Audrey Horne's song Jaws express the idea of a tense and dangerous relationship. The opening lines describe a moment of vulnerability that suddenly turns into fear and violence, with the couple destroying their surroundings in a fit of rage. The song then shifts to a larger view of the world, with the image of ships sinking and blood in the water suggesting that danger is all around us. The lyrics describe a world where people are ready to fight and kill for love, where broken hearts and dirty lies are the norm. The idea of the last one standing is emphasized, with a sense of competition and aggression permeating the lyrics. The repetition of the phrase "this is love" suggests that the singer is trying to make sense of a violent and destructive relationship that seems to be driven by an intense passion.


Line by Line Meaning

A tender moment, a sudden case of fear, arms against the ceiling, now rip the walls apart
A moment of vulnerability quickly turned into a burst of anxiety; we're desperately trying to escape, even if it means tearing down everything around us.


We sleep with daggers and 911 on hold, grinning at each other, we tread water where, ships are sinking and sharks smell blood, somebody's about to get more than their share
We're constantly on edge, ready to defend ourselves at a moment's notice. Our surroundings are chaotic and dangerous, and someone is sure to suffer because of it.


This is our last offering, we still kill the old school way, broken hearts and dirty lies, this is love
We've given our all to this relationship, and although we may not always do things the 'right' way, we're willing to fight for it until the bitter end.


Last one to the bridge is out, lick your wounds and count your dead, arm up for civil war, this is love
We're in this together until the very end, and we'll do whatever it takes to come out on top. It may not be pretty, but it's our reality for love.


Like broken records, rewind and start again, heads against the brick wall, I cried so hard for you
We keep repeating the same mistakes, despite knowing that it will likely end in pain. We're pushing ourselves to the limit for the one we love, even though we're hitting a wall at every turn.


Release the drama, and all the hounds of hell, fuck this institution we tread the water
It's time to let go of the drama that surrounds us, and to break free from the rigid structures that hold us back. We'll keep fighting, even if it means treading water for a while.




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