Vertigo
Beneath Flowers Lyrics

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I've gotta get down from the rooftop
Is this vertigo?
Pass me a lighter watch my
Body explode
Its no use
Being rude
Its no use
Being cruel

Something about you really
Gets on my nerves
The way you run your mouth to those
It don't concern
You'll lose what you love
What you spent so long searching for
I'm glad you're mad
We just don't work like that
Sometimes I smile
I hide it most of the time
I'm glad you're sad
We just don't work like that
I think you'll find yourself
Worn out
Let down
Worn out
Let down
I'm glad you're mad
We just don't work like that
Sometimes I smile
I hide it most of the time
I'm glad you're sad
We just don't work like that
I think you'll find yourself
Worn out
Let down
Worn out
Let down
It won't work you've been out the question
For so long pull the trigger get out
You're out of the picture I won't even miss you
All I can say is
Fuck you
I'm glad you're mad
We just don't work like that
Sometimes I smile
I hide it most of the time
I'm glad you're sad
We just don't work like that
I think you'll find yourself
Worn out
Let down
Worn out
Let down
Worn out
Let down

Worn out
Let down

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Beneath Flowers's song "Vertigo" convey a sense of frustration and relief towards a toxic relationship. The singer expresses a desire to escape the situation, feeling overwhelmed and disoriented ("I've gotta get down from the rooftop, Is this vertigo?"). They acknowledge the destructive nature of the person they're addressing, highlighting their rude and cruel behavior. The singer admits that something about this person irritates them, particularly their tendency to interfere in matters that don't concern them.

The chorus captures a mix of emotions. The singer admits to sometimes hiding their true emotions with a smile, but overall, they're glad that the other person is experiencing sadness. The repeated line "we just don't work like that" indicates a fundamental incompatibility between the singer and this individual. The singer believes that ultimately, the person will find themselves worn out and let down by their actions.

The final verse reveals a breaking point in the relationship. The singer asserts that it won't work anymore, and the other person has been irrelevant for a long time. The singer holds a resentful and dismissive attitude, declaring, "All I can say is fuck you." The repetitive nature of the ending lines emphasizes the singer's finality and detachment from the toxic relationship.

Overall, "Vertigo" suggests a complex mix of emotions, including frustration, relief, and a sense of empowerment in escaping a toxic relationship dynamic.

Line by Line Meaning

I've gotta get down from the rooftop
I need to find a way to escape this overwhelming situation

Is this vertigo?
Am I experiencing a state of dizziness and confusion?

Pass me a lighter watch my body explode
Give me something to ignite my emotions, as I'm ready to burst with intense feelings

Its no use being rude
Being disrespectful or impolite will not solve anything

Its no use being cruel
Being intentionally mean or hurtful serves no purpose

Something about you really gets on my nerves
There is a specific quality or behavior of yours that greatly irritates me

The way you run your mouth to those it don't concern
Your habit of gossiping or speaking about matters that are not your business is bothersome

You'll lose what you love, what you spent so long searching for
By acting negatively, you will risk losing the things or people you truly care about and have invested significant effort to find

I'm glad you're mad, we just don't work like that
I take satisfaction in your anger, but our relationship cannot function under these circumstances

Sometimes I smile, I hide it most of the time
Occasionally, I show happiness, but generally, I conceal it from others

I'm glad you're sad, we just don't work like that
I find pleasure in your sadness, but our connection cannot thrive based on such emotions

I think you'll find yourself worn out, let down
Eventually, you will become exhausted and disappointed

It won't work, you've been out the question for so long
Our partnership or involvement has been in doubt for an extended period, and it cannot be salvaged

Pull the trigger, get out, you're out of the picture
Take action and remove yourself from our situation, as you are no longer relevant or important

I won't even miss you, all I can say is fuck you
I don't have any sentimental attachment towards you, and my final sentiment is strong disdain

Worn out, let down
Drained and disappointed

Worn out, let down
Tired and disheartened

Worn out, let down
Exhausted and disillusioned

Worn out, let down
Fatigued and discouraged

Lyrics © DistroKid
Written by: Dom Lam, Oliver Jenkinson, Scott Grantham, Tom Brooks

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