Salt
Because They Can Lyrics
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To draw a line and break your heart,
Do the honours and make a start.
‘Cause I’ve been waiting, procrastinating,
Hiding from facing my conscience,
Free my shoulders, rid me of these monsters
But we’re fading, fading away,
Yeah we’re fading, fading away.
And if the last thing that you’re gonna say
It shouldn’t have ended this way.
I’ll take it with a grain of salt,
And be on my way.
But the last thing that I’m gonna say;
I didn’t have the guts
To put you through the pain.
Take it with a grain of salt,
I’ll be on my way.
We’re fading, fading away.
And I’ve been bleeding guilt from my heart my mind,
I’m sick of doing time for the pettiest crimes.
Don’t judge me with your jury,
Just read the fucking signs.
I want to tear apart, terrorise your heart
It plays me like a game.
I want to feel, I want wounds to heal,
I don’t want to be this safe.
But we’re fading, fading away.
And if the last thing that you’re gonna say
It shouldn’t have ended this way.
I’ll take it with a grain of salt,
And be on my way.
But the last thing that I’m gonna say;
I didn’t have the guts
To put you through the pain.
Take it with a grain of salt,
I’ll be on my way.
You’ve got the answers,
Why don’t you answer my questions?
Why do I live, why do I breathe this tension?
I want war, just to fight, I want dark when it’s light.
I don’t know anymore,
What’s wrong or what’s right.
Fading, fading away.
We’re Fading, fading away.
And if the last thing that I’m gonna say
Shouldn’t have ended this way.
I’ll take it with a grain of salt,
And be on my way.
The song "Salt" by Because They Can delves into the complex emotions of guilt, regret, and the fear of causing pain in a relationship. The singer begins by expressing reluctance to hurt their partner and make things worse, even if their actions have already caused emotional scars. They feel trapped by their own indecisiveness and inability to confront their own conscience. The chorus repeats the phrase "take it with a grain of salt, and be on my way," which suggests that the singer is resigned to accepting the consequences of their actions and moving on, even if it means leaving behind a fractured relationship.
The second verse reveals that the singer has a conflicting desire to tear apart their partner's heart and "terrorize" them, which implies a sense of wanting to inflict pain in order to feel something. This juxtaposition of wanting to both avoid causing pain and also wanting to feel more deeply creates a sense of emotional turmoil in the song. The bridge introduces a plea for answers and a sense of confusion about what direction to take. Overall, "Salt" portrays the complexity and struggle of relationships and the decisions that can lead to their unraveling.
Line by Line Meaning
I don't wanna be the one to carve the scars
I don't want to be the person responsible for hurting you
To draw a line and break your heart,
I don't want to end things and cause you pain
Do the honours and make a start.
I wish you would be the one to end things, so I don't have to do it
'Cause I've been waiting, procrastinating,
I've been avoiding this conversation and delaying the inevitable
Hiding from facing my conscience,
I'm avoiding dealing with my guilt and shame
Free my shoulders, rid me of these monsters
I want to be free from the weight of my guilt and the monsters in my mind
But we're fading, fading away,
Our relationship and connection is slowly disappearing
And if the last thing that you're gonna say
If you have one final thing to say to me
It shouldn't have ended this way.
You don't think things should have ended like this
I'll take it with a grain of salt,
I'll accept what you say, but remain skeptical
And be on my way.
I'll leave and move on
But the last thing that I'm gonna say;
If I have a final thing to say to you
I didn't have the guts
I didn't have the courage
To put you through the pain.
To hurt you like this
Take it with a grain of salt,
Don't take my words too seriously
You've got the answers,
You know what you want and need
Why don't you answer my questions?
Why won't you give me the closure I need?
Why do I live, why do I breathe this tension?
Why am I so consumed by this unease and discomfort?
I want war, just to fight, I want dark when it's light.
I want conflict and struggle, I long for chaos and darkness
I don't know anymore, What's wrong or what's right.
I'm lost and confused, unsure of what is best or even real
We're fading, fading away.
Our connection is slowly disappearing
Fading, fading away.
We're disappearing
And if the last thing that I'm gonna say
If I have one final thing to say
Shouldn't have ended this way.
I don't think things should have ended like this
I'll take it with a grain of salt,
I'll accept your words skeptically
And be on my way.
I'll leave and move on
Contributed by Julia D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Cristian Padilla
should’ve mentioned potassium and how most people are deficient on it plus it helps regulate sodium levels
Talking With Docs
We do talk about that in the long form video which is coming but it has its own risks for some populations
GamerKid19
ughh the ignorance of doctors they should be banned for misinformation.
Jason C.
"Salt substitutes that contain potassium may cause hyperkalaemia with life threatening consequences in susceptible patients, as the following case report illustrates." https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC1124926/
Jesus
@Jason C.pretty common sense. If you aren’t sweating a lot you’re going to overdo it. Potassium is one of the main electrolytes lost during sweating. So get your cardio in
Dr Siddiqui
Potassium to sodium ratio is also very important.
Gary Nichols
My Dad always added way too much salt to his food. So about 18 years ago when he got Parkinson's and moved in with me for his last 5 years, I quit adding any salt to set an example for him. I still don't add any salt. But now that I am conditioned to no added salt, when eating out I am often surprised at how salty restaurant food tastes, especially at lower priced restaurants.
Talking With Docs
It is crazy how salty restaurant food is
Dawn Schoeller
When I eat restaurant food, I am so thirsty for hours afterward because of the salt!
Lolita *Betty Boo*
Very good point As the cheaper the food the less quality so they over do it on salt. We learnt from experience.. Thats why we very often mostly have home cooking nowadays.