Absent Friend
Bark Psychosis Lyrics


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So satisfied, leave without a trace
You taught me doubt, still you do it again
And it's high, high time I found myself on the road
Educate myself 'til it hurts
And it's high, high time I satisfy what it takes
It all just seams so differently

That's the biggest joke of all
You know it's the biggest joke of all

And it's high time I recognized
To do it again, it's crawling outside my walls
I can't forget where I've been
I can't tell you anything at all





And that's the biggest joke of all
You know it's the biggest joke of all

Overall Meaning

The lyrics in Bark Psychosis's song "Absent Friend" convey a sense of frustration and inner turmoil with a relationship that has ended. The singer of the song appears to have been deeply affected by this person, who has taught them to doubt themselves, but continues to act in a way that is harmful to their well-being. The lines "So satisfied, leave without a trace" suggest that this person has left the singer feeling abandoned and confused, and the repetition of the phrase "it's high, high time" throughout the song indicates that the singer is ready to take action and move forward.


The singer seeks to educate themselves and find a new path, but is held back by their memories of this person and the emotional damage they have caused. The line "And it's high time I satisfy what it takes" suggests that the singer is determined to overcome these obstacles and find a way to heal, despite the pain they are experiencing. The song ends with the repeated line "You know it's the biggest joke of all," which can be interpreted as a commentary on the fleeting nature of relationships and the irony of investing so much in them only to be left feeling empty and disillusioned in the end.


Line by Line Meaning

So satisfied, leave without a trace
Having a feeling of fulfillment, departing silently without leaving any evidence


You taught me doubt, still you do it again
You instilled suspicion and uncertainty in me, yet you persist to do it again


And it's high, high time I found myself on the road
It's long overdue for me to set out on a journey to discover myself


Educate myself 'til it hurts
Learn to the point of anguish


And it's high, high time I satisfy what it takes
It's necessary for me to fulfill my needs and desires


It all just seams so differently
Everything appears changed and distorted


That's the biggest joke of all
It's the most absurd thing that there is


You know it's the biggest joke of all
You are aware of how ridiculous it is


And it's high time I recognized
It's critical that I acknowledge


To do it again, it's crawling outside my walls
Doing it again is slowly encroaching on my personal space and privacy


I can't forget where I've been
I am unable to erase my past experiences


I can't tell you anything at all
I am incapable of expressing myself to you


You know it's the biggest joke of all
You realize it's the most ludicrous thing there is




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