August
Automatic Loveletter Lyrics


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Put your swords away I'm already down
The higher we both climb the further we fall
Now were under looking up into the floor
And burn each other though we're dying for more
We're stuck on this disfunction We love it to our death
We celelbrate distruction by lighting up this bed....

You can take your love away but don't you ever leave alone
Burn the ghosts we've carried home
Come on touch me show me your imperfect too
These broken lights they shine on us tonight

We don't talk much when there's so much to say
We don't listen but yet we try anyway
My stomach sick bitter and open
Reveries of helplessness have left me all but hopen

We strip each others beauty and we push it to the end
We face each other smiling and leave it all unsaid

We kiss till we bleed
We Feel So much its killing us
We fight till were free
And he threatens to leave but won't let me
We cry till we see
Infatuations Break Us down
Were healing at three
We dance inside this tragedy

You can take your love away but don't you ever leave alone
Burn the ghosts we've carried home




Come on touch me show me your imperfect too
These broken lights they shine on us tonight

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "August" by Automatic Loveletter speak about the ups and downs of a tumultuous relationship. The first few lines of the song serve as an admission of defeat, that the singer is already down and their relationship is full of dysfunction. However, they are still drawn to the thrill of their love and the passion that comes with it. This love is described as destructive, but they celebrate it nevertheless. The lines "Put your swords away, I'm already down" and "We face each other smiling and leave it all unsaid" suggest that despite the conflicts, the couple still enjoys each other's company and refuses to fully let go.


The chorus emphasizes the idea that while the couple may have their issues, they still need each other. The lyrics "You can take your love away but don't you ever leave alone/Burn the ghosts we've carried home/Come on touch me, show me your imperfect too/These broken lights they shine on us tonight" suggest that despite their imperfections, they need each other's love and touch to heal and move forward. The broken lights shining on them represent their flawed relationship and how they continue to push forward despite the obstacles.


Overall, "August" is a song that speaks about the complex emotions and dynamics that come with being in a difficult but passionate relationship. It showcases the highs and lows, the conflicts and the need for connection and love.


Line by Line Meaning

Put your swords away I'm already down
Please don't hurt me even more, I'm already in pain


The higher we both climb the further we fall
The greater our love, the harder we will hit the ground if it ends


Now were under looking up into the floor
We're so lost and confused that we don't know which way is up


And burn each other though we're dying for more
We keep hurting each other even though we crave each other's love


We're stuck on this disfunction We love it to our death
Our toxic and dysfunctional relationship is addictive and we can't let go


We celebrate destruction by lighting up this bed...
We only feel alive when we destroy ourselves and our relationship


You can take your love away but don't you ever leave alone
You can end our relationship, but please don't abandon me completely


Burn the ghosts we've carried home
Let's move on from our past traumas that haunt us and continue to hurt our relationship


Come on touch me show me your imperfect too
Let's be vulnerable and share our flaws with each other


These broken lights they shine on us tonight
Our brokenness is on display and we can't hide it


We don't talk much when there's so much to say
We avoid important conversations even when they're necessary


We don't listen but yet we try anyway
Even though we don't actively listen to each other, we still try to communicate


My stomach sick bitter and open
I feel sick to my stomach and vulnerable


Reveries of helplessness have left me all but hopen
Hopelessness consumes me and I can't feel hopeful anymore


We strip each others beauty and we push it to the end
We destroy each other's self-esteem and push each other to the brink


We face each other smiling and leave it all unsaid
We pretend everything is okay and don't address our issues


We kiss till we bleed
We're so passionate that we hurt ourselves


We Feel So much its killing us
Our intense emotions are taking a toll on our mental health


We fight till were free
We argue until we feel like we've gained some freedom or control


And he threatens to leave but won't let me
My partner threatens to leave me, but still won't let me go either


We cry till we see
We're so emotional that we cry until we have clarity


Infatuations Break Us down
Our infatuation with each other is harmful and causes our downfall


Were healing at three
We try to heal from our pain but can't seem to make progress


We dance inside this tragedy
Even in the midst of our tragic relationship, we find some joy and release




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