Bloody Nose
Bay Faction Lyrics

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I could never get comfortable
Thats why my home always felt like a hotel; its
Chemical whats inside my skull and whats really here
The only thing im good at is letting go
Thats why i couldnt love you and i couldnt let you know
Like oh oh oh
So bloody nose
I keep having this dream where you forget about me,

go to bed with some guy
Then my nose starts to bleed
The only thing im good at is letting go
Thats why i couldnt love you and i couldnt let you know
Like oh oh oh
So bloody nose
I have this fear that ill die young
I'll never hear from Jasper and the light will never come like
a canopy over my home
it takes me by the throat
Won't ever let me go.
Like oh oh oh
So bloody nose

Like oh oh oh
So bloody nose

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Bay Faction's song "Bloody Nose" seem to suggest a deep-rooted anxiety within the singer, manifested through their discomfort with being in one place for too long, a fear of abandonment, and a persistent feeling of dread that they cannot shake. The opening line of "I could never get comfortable" immediately sets the tone for the singer's sense of unease and dissatisfaction with their surroundings. They go on to state that their "home always felt like a hotel," indicating a lack of attachment or investment in the places they stay.

The second line, "It's chemical, what's inside my skull and what's really here," suggests that the singer may be grappling with mental illness or chemical imbalances that exacerbate their feelings of discomfort and restlessness. This internal struggle makes it difficult for them to maintain romantic relationships, as they confess that they are "good at letting go" and unable to love properly.

The chorus of the song describes a recurring dream in which the singer is forgotten by someone they care about, and their nose starts to bleed. The use of the image of a bloody nose is an interesting choice, as it is a common physical reaction to stress or anxiety. The nosebleed could symbolize the singer's feeling of being overwhelmed or their fear that their anxiety will cause them physical harm.

Overall, "Bloody Nose" is a poignant portrait of someone struggling to come to terms with their own sense of unease and insecurity, and how it complicates their relationships and their sense of self-worth.

Line by Line Meaning

I could never get comfortable
I always feel uneasy and restless.

Thats why my home always felt like a hotel; its
My house never feels like a real home because I can never relax in it.

Chemical whats inside my skull and whats really here
My thoughts and emotions are clouded and affected by my brain chemistry.

The only thing im good at is letting go
The one skill I possess is being able to move on from people and things, even though it hurts me.

Thats why i couldnt love you and i couldnt let you know
I couldn't allow myself to get too close to you, so I had to push you away.

Like oh oh oh
Expressing the feeling of being overwhelmed.

So bloody nose
Represents a physical manifestation of the mental and emotional pain I experience.

I keep having this dream where you forget about me,
I am haunted by the fear that someone I love will forget about me, and I will be left alone.

go to bed with some guy
Shows the fear of being replaced by someone else.

Then my nose starts to bleed
A recurring nightmare of a visceral reaction to the emotional pain of being alone and replaced.

I have this fear that ill die young
Fear of not living long enough to achieve my goals and dreams.

I'll never hear from Jasper and the light will never come like a canopy over my home
The fear of not seeing the light at the end of the tunnel, finding comfort and protection, feeling isolated and abandoned.

it takes me by the throat
The overwhelming feeling or fear that it's impossible to escape from the pain, it's suffocating.

Won't ever let me go.
The feeling of hopelessness, that no matter what I do, I can never escape the pain and fear.

Like oh oh oh
Expressing the feeling of being overwhelmed.

So bloody nose
Represents a physical manifestation of the mental and emotional pain I experience.

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