Knife
Bad Pony Lyrics
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Could be the reason that I'm giving off this energy
You think I want it, I need it
Woo!
Can′t feel my fingers from keeping up the slack
Continue burning just to keep it all intact
You think you want it, I need it
I don't mind when you give me all your rage
Sleeping mind, did you get a little taste?
It was me, it was all me
Hating my pain, hey
Hey, when's it gonna start?
Wait, I′m still crawling nearer
Hey, when′s it gonna start?
'Cause I′m already faded
I've had enough of mathematical symmetry
Though I′m possessed, full of my own thoughts and dreams
You think I'm kidding? I′m livid!
I don't mind when you give me all your rage
Sleeping mind, did you get a little taste?
It was me, it was all me
Hating my pain, hey
Hey, when's it gonna start?
Wait, I′m still crawling nearer
Hey, when′s it gonna start?
'Cause I′m already faded
Hey, when's it gonna start?
Wait, I′m still crawling nearer
Hey, when's it gonna start?
′Cause I'm already faded
Girls and boys
We're on the tip of every tongue you can see
Confidence goes hand in hand with shoulders in line
Girls and boys
We′re on the tip of every tongue you can see
Confidence goes hand in hand with shoulders in line
Girls and boys
We′re on the tip of every tongue you can see
Confidence goes hand in hand with shoulders in line
Girls and boys
We're on the tip of every tongue you can see
Confidence goes hand in hand with shoulders in line
I′ve got a feeling like a knife sticking into me
Could be the reason I'm giving off this energy
The lyrics of Bad Pony's song "Knife" are about the feeling of being hurt by someone, possibly through rage and anger, and using that pain to fuel one's own energy. The knife in the lyrics is a metaphor for this pain, which feels like it's sticking into the singer. They admit that they need this pain to feel alive, making reference to the line "You think I want it, I need it."
The lyrics also speak about the struggle to keep going despite the pain. The singer mentions burning to keep things intact, but feeling like they're already faded. They are waiting for something to start, but it's unclear what that is. They may be waiting for an end to the pain, or for something positive to come from the struggle.
The chorus repeats the question of when things will start, and the singer admits to being livid despite others thinking they're kidding. The final verse speaks about the complexities of human relationships, particularly the way that confidence is often tied to how others perceive us.
Overall, the lyrics of "Knife" are a reflection on the challenges of pain, energy, and power in human relationships.
Line by Line Meaning
I've got a feeling like a knife sticking into me
I feel pain and discomfort that is penetrating deep into my being.
Could be the reason that I'm giving off this energy
My intense emotional state and behavior may be a result of this painful feeling.
You think I want it, I need it
Although you might assume that I desire this feeling, in reality, I require it to feel alive and passionate.
Can't feel my fingers from keeping up the slack
I am working so hard and so intensely that I am losing sensation in my extremities.
Continue burning just to keep it all intact
I am going to great lengths to maintain my current state, even if it means causing myself more pain in the process.
I don't mind when you give me all your rage
I am willing to accept and absorb your anger without objection or complaint.
Sleeping mind, did you get a little taste?
Did your unconsciousness provide any relief or respite from your mental struggle?
It was me, it was all me
I am responsible for my own pain and suffering because I cannot and will not let go of it.
Hating my pain, hey
I despise my own discomfort and distress, yet I still cling to it.
Hey, when's it gonna start?
I am eagerly anticipating the next phase of whatever is causing me pain and consuming me.
Wait, I'm still crawling nearer
I am inching closer and closer to the source of my torment, whether physical or emotional.
‘Cause I'm already faded
I am already so drained and depleted, I fear I won't have the strength to withstand what's to come.
I've had enough mathematical symmetry
I am no longer interested in strict or balanced patterns and methods; I want to embrace chaos and unpredictability.
Though I'm possessed, full of my own thoughts and dreams
Although I am consumed by my own desires and beliefs, I may be unable to act on them due to external forces.
You think I'm kidding? I'm livid!
You might believe I am joking or making light of the situation, but in fact, I am furious and irate.
Girls and boys
Everyone is affected by this; it is not just about men or women.
We're on the tip of every tongue you can see
Our experiences and issues are being discussed and debated everywhere.
Confidence goes hand in hand with shoulders in line
If we maintain proper posture and presentation, we exude self-assurance and pride.
Writer(s): Andries Cronje Van Niekerk, Isaac Chamberlain
Contributed by Carson B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.