Whatever
Beths The Lyrics
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Full of breaths, and sobs, and shakes, and shakes
Saying you will do whatever it takes
(Whatever, yeah, whatever)
Call declined
Say you're "round the corner" fine, okay
You think I will buy whatever you say
(Whatever, yeah, whatever)
But now you're getting me started
You're pulling the yarn and you're pulling it harder
And I think I'm gonna (think I'm gonna)
You're getting me started
You're pulling the yarn and you're breaking my heart
You're making me want to
Crash the car we'll hit the water
Brush the rock and wait for the maker
And if he doesn't show
Heaven knows, heaven knows
I will make you feel so blue
You arrive, towing silence on a lively eve
Eyes are crying for another reprieve
(Another, yeah, whatever)
We're blood and water but my back is blown
You're shoulders slumped are saying
"You should have known I'd let you down again"
(Whatever, yeah, whatever)
But now you're getting me started
You're pulling the yarn and you're pulling it harder
And I think I'm gonna (think I'm gonna)
You're getting me started
You're pulling the yarn and you're breaking my heart
You're making me want to
Crash the car we'll hit the water
Brush the rock and wait for the maker
And if he doesn't show
Heaven knows, heaven knows
I will make you feel so
Baby, you're breaking my heart
Baby, you're breaking my heart
Why do you make it so hard?
You're breaking my heart
Crash the car we'll hit the water
Brush the rock and wait for the maker
And if he doesn't show
Heaven knows, heaven knows
I will make you feel so
Crash the car we'll hit the water
Brush the rock and wait for the maker
And if he doesn't show
Heaven knows, heaven knows
I will make you feel so blue
The lyrics of "Whatever" by Beths The express feelings of frustration and betrayal in a tumultuous relationship. The singer of the song is addressing a person who is making empty promises and excuses, highlighted by the repeated reference to "whatever." The singer feels deceived and manipulated by the other person's words and actions, as indicated by lines such as "You think I will buy whatever you say." The tone of the lyrics conveys a sense of resentment and disappointment towards the individual's behavior.
The repeated phrases "You're getting me started, you're pulling the yarn" suggest a feeling of being led on and strung along by the other person's behavior. The singer's emotions are heightened as they express a desire to lash out or take drastic action, symbolized by the imagery of crashing a car and hitting the water. This metaphorical representation of intense emotions and a desire for a dramatic break from the toxic cycle of the relationship conveys a sense of desperation and turmoil.
The lyrics also touch upon themes of regret and longing for a different outcome, as seen in the lines "You should have known I'd let you down again." The sense of resignation and acceptance of repeated patterns of disappointment is palpable in the singer's reflections on the relationship dynamics. The emotional intensity of the lyrics is underscored by the plea for understanding and validation, as seen in the repeated lines "Heaven knows, heaven knows, I will make you feel so blue."
Overall, "Whatever" by Beths The delves into the complex emotions tied to a dysfunctional relationship, capturing the conflicting feelings of love, betrayal, and a longing for resolution. The raw honesty and emotional depth of the lyrics resonate with listeners who have experienced similar challenges in their own relationships, making the song a poignant reflection on the complexities of human connection and the pain that can accompany it.
Line by Line Meaning
Blind, you're blind
You fail to see the truth and reality of our situation
Full of breaths, and sobs, and shakes, and shakes
Emotionally overwhelmed and unable to control your reactions
Saying you will do whatever it takes
Promising to make any effort or sacrifice to win me back
Call declined
Ignoring my attempts to communicate or reconcile
Say you're "round the corner" fine, okay
Claiming everything is fine and close to resolution, but it's not convincing
You think I will buy whatever you say
Believing that I will trust your words without question
You arrive, towing silence on a lively eve
Bringing tension and lack of communication to an otherwise upbeat atmosphere
Eyes are crying for another reprieve
Seeking forgiveness or a second chance through tears
We're blood and water but my back is blown
We may be close, but you have still hurt me deeply
You're shoulders slumped are saying "You should have known I'd let you down again"
Your body language reveals that you are aware of your pattern of disappointing me
Why do you make it so hard?
Questioning the difficulty of our relationship and why it continues to be a struggle
Baby, you're breaking my heart
Expressing the pain and emotional distress caused by your actions
Lyrics © TERRORBIRD PUBLISHING LLC
Written by: ELIZABETH STOKES
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Marcus Silva
I love the look on her face when the song starts haha it's like she realizes it's time to play and stop smiling. This band is so cool!
jstanothabludyalbert
This nails every indie rock cliche in the book yet I absolutely love it
Chum Krimson
Not really
Kiwo
Stumbling onto this band has made me happier than I've been in a long time. Something about the music just hits me in all the right ways.
Sydney Crisostomo
THIS SONG has been on repeat for days now. You guys are stellar!
Jetdot37
Sydney Crisostomo “like a Star”
Kerry Forrest
I've just heard of the Beth's and they have this pure undulgerated music and they have the guts to show playing in the garage instead of faking it in some studio! And the music videos show life as it is. Riding a bicycle??? I have never ever seen this in a music video either! You all put normality at a new level. All the bands of the 60's didn't have the music videos back then so to me the garage scenes are uplifting!!!
g000dn
When the full band comes in around 2:55 is one of my favorite moments in any song.
Thomas Kenneally
Fun video, infectious melodies, killer riffs, super satisfying bridge - this song has it all.
PivotSweden
"Do you want another album?"
ANOTHER YEAH, WHATEVER!