Black Chandelier
Biffy Clyro Lyrics

Drip, drip, drip
Repetition of sound to create a somber and gloomy mood

I shouldn't laugh, but I know I'm a failure in your eyes
Acknowledgment of personal shortcomings and feeling inadequate in the eyes of a loved one

I know its daft, but I guess I know it deep inside
Admitting to being aware of one's irrational thoughts or feelings

It feels like we're ready to crack these days, you and I
Experiencing a sense of instability and vulnerability in a relationship

When it's just the two of us, only the two of us, I could die
Feeling a strong emotional bond with one's partner and not wanting to lose them

You left my heart like an abandoned car
Feeling emotionally abandoned and left behind by someone who was once important

Old and worn and no use at all
Feeling worthless and rejected

But I used to be free
Remembering a time when life was simpler and less burdened

We're gonna separate ourselves tonight
Deciding to end a relationship or situation that has become unbearable

We're always running scared but holding knives
Feeling fearful and defensive, ready to defend oneself

But there's a black chandelier
Metaphor for the weight of unresolved emotional baggage and negative feelings

It's casting shadows and lies
Implying that the darkness of one's negative emotions distort one's perception of reality

I'll sit in silence for the rest of my life if you'd like
Feeling a sense of resignation towards life and one's relationship

Dressing our wounds with industrial gloves made of wire
Describing a harsh and cold approach to addressing difficult issues

Feel it penetrating the skin, we begin to relax
Acknowledging that sometimes addressing difficult issues can be painful but ultimately necessary for growth

When it's just the two of us, and a cute little cup of cyanide
Expressing a desire to escape or end a situation that has become toxic