Coyote
Bay Faction Lyrics


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Tattooed and pinned up
my chest is made of toothpicks it splinters when I cough
You got me messed up
I gave you just a part of me turns out you took it all
Now I'm stuck between a coyote and a cement wall
You got me fucked up
I guess you never really knew at all
I would kill to be yours again
Walk out all night alone again
Just to be back in your bed again
I would kill to be yours again
So [?] finished with you on the phone I walked home
But when I kissed you on your mouth your tongue felt cold
And I knew just how you felt when you felt you were alone
Couldnt see my feet cuz of the snow and it's just not like me
To get hung up like this
I hear your passion laughing every single time we kiss
I tried to go tried to go back but it never works.
Cuz I would kill to be yours again
Walk out all night alone again
Just to be back in your bed again
I would kill to be yours again
Cuz I would kill to be yours again
Walk out all night alone again




Just to be back in your bed again
I would kill to be yours again

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Bay Faction's "Coyote" convey a sense of longing and nostalgia, as well as deep emotional pain, caused by a failed relationship. The opening lines present the singer as fragile and vulnerable, with a chest "made of toothpicks" that "splinters when I cough." This physical image is a metaphor for his emotional state, which has been shattered by the break-up. The singer blames his former partner for taking too much of him, leaving him stuck between a "coyote and a cement wall," suggesting that no matter which way he turns, there is no escape from the pain she has caused him.


The chorus reveals just how desperate the singer is to be with his former partner again, even to the point of killing to be "yours again." He is willing to walk out into the night, alone, or endure cold feet and snowy conditions if it means he can be back in their bed. The second verse continues the theme of desperation and rejection, as the singer realizes that his former partner's feelings for him have gone cold. He clings to the memory of their passion, but knows deep down that he can't go back, and in the end, he is left alone with his unrequited love.


Overall, "Coyote" is a poignant snapshot of the aftermath of a failed relationship. The physical and emotional metaphors used in the lyrics convey a sense of vulnerability, pain, and emotional turmoil, while the chorus reveals how desperate the singer is to be reunited with his former love.


Line by Line Meaning

Tattooed and pinned up my chest is made of toothpicks it splinters when I cough
Despite my tough exterior, I'm fragile on the inside and will break apart under stress or illness.


You got me messed up I gave you just a part of me turns out you took it all
You misconstrued my intentions, and it feels like you've stolen everything from me.


Now I'm stuck between a coyote and a cement wall You got me fucked up I guess you never really knew at all
I'm in a difficult situation with no good options, and it seems like you never truly understood me.


I would kill to be yours again Walk out all night alone again Just to be back in your bed again I would kill to be yours again
I'm desperate to be with you again, to the point where I would risk my safety and sanity just for another chance.


So [?] finished with you on the phone I walked home But when I kissed you on your mouth your tongue felt cold And I knew just how you felt when you felt you were alone Couldnt see my feet cuz of the snow and it's just not like me To get hung up like this I hear your passion laughing every single time we kiss I tried to go tried to go back but it never works.
Even though we broke up, I still feel a coldness from you that reminds me of how lonely we were together. I'm disoriented and confused, and keep replaying the happy memories of our relationship despite the pain they cause me now. Despite my efforts to move on, I can't escape the memory of you.




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Comments from YouTube:

Noah Maranesi

Yeah so this video looks a bit different from my previous ones and I’m kinda upset about that so if you could leave a like that would make me feel better thanks.
(I also lost my monetisation status so I’m probably gonna go broke now)

4eva struggling

Bay Faction is one of my fave bands of all time and it's so nice to see somebody else enjoying them 😌 and i didn't think there was anything bad with coloring until i read your comment and even after i'm struggling to see it??

Noah Maranesi

Thanks for watching! ❤️

Gabriel Dryden

Great work dude, spot on tbh. Just wondering if you were gonna release some tabs on this?

Bernhard Beutel

yo sick video i would love some tabs for this if you find the time !!

Noah Maranesi

No guarantees, but I might. I barely have time to record haha. Thanks for watching!

Brandon Ekert

This was dope

J

How’d you get this tone?

Alice Xylanthrax

Fuck me up father I love this

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