Bombs Not Food
Black Halos Lyrics
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I said "Well duh, I know"
She said "I guess I'd better go"
I've got empty pockets and an empty head
The empty feeling of an empty bed
I guess our relationship is dead
And I'm living all alone
Now I'm truly broke
I'm as broke as I can be...
[Chorus:]
Can't afford to live
Can't afford to die
Can't afford to laugh
Can't afford to cry
I can't afford you in my life
Can't afford to love
Can't afford to lie
Can't afford to live
Can't afford to die
I can't afford you in my life
They said "It only goes to show"
I said "Well duh, I know"
They said "Well we told you so"
I got an empty bottle in an empty room
An empty stomach crying bombs not food
I guess our relationship was doomed
Now I'm on my own
And I'm living far from home
Now I'm truly broke
I'm as broke as I can be...
[Rep't Chorus]
Can't afford to end
Can't afford to start
Can't afford to mend
My fucking heart
Don't you know it's tearing me apart
The song "Bombs Not Food" by Black Halos depicts a man who is stuck in poverty and loneliness. The lyrics reflect the estrangement and emotional distance between the singer and his lover, who leaves him after he confesses to his perpetual financial problems. The line "I guess our relationship is dead" signifies the end of their relationship due to economic instability, and how money is a significant factor in modern relationships. The chorus sums up the singer's everyday struggle, where he feels like he can't afford anything, be it love or even his basic needs. The emptiness of his room, stomach, and head reflects the void in his life, which only adds to his struggles.
The lines "An empty stomach crying bombs not food, I guess our relationship was doomed" symbolize the power of hunger, which takes over all aspects of a person's life, and how it leads to an unfulfilling relationship. The hunger pushes the singer to cry for bombs, not food, reflecting the desperation that comes with financial instability. The line "Can't afford to end, Can't afford to start, Can't afford to mend, My fucking heart" reveals that the singer is trapped in his circumstances, where he can't even sustain a healthy relationship due to his financial woes. The song suggests that when poverty takes over, it is hard to have meaningful relationships since everything is overshadowed by the need for survival.
Line by Line Meaning
She said "You're always broke"
My partner pointed out that I am consistently financially struggling.
I said "Well duh, I know"
I confirmed that I am aware of my financial situation.
She said "I guess I'd better go"
My partner decided to leave me due to my financial instability.
I've got empty pockets and an empty head
I have no money or financial resources and I feel lost and hopeless.
The empty feeling of an empty bed
Being alone in bed at night only adds to the emptiness and loneliness of my life.
I guess our relationship is dead
My relationship is over and there's no going back.
Now I'm on my own
I am now single and without the support of my partner.
And I'm living all alone
I am now living by myself with no one else to rely on.
Now I'm truly broke
I am now financially destitute and struggling more than ever.
I'm as broke as I can be...
I have hit rock bottom and there is nowhere else to go.
Can't afford to live
My financial situation is so dire that I cannot afford basic necessities for life.
Can't afford to die
Even dying is too expensive for me.
Can't afford to laugh
I can't even afford to enjoy the simple things in life, like laughter.
Can't afford to cry
I don't have the luxury of expressing any emotions, even crying.
I can't afford you in my life
I cannot sustain a relationship and support another person in my current financial state.
Can't afford to love
I cannot even afford the emotional energy required to love someone.
Can't afford to lie
I cannot even afford to tell a white lie to protect someone's feelings.
Can't afford to end
I am unable to end this cycle of poverty and hopelessness, and move forward with my life.
Can't afford to start
I do not have the resources to start anything new or meaningful, including a new relationship.
Can't afford to mend
I cannot afford to repair or fix anything, including my own broken heart.
My fucking heart
I am in emotional pain and distress.
Don't you know it's tearing me apart
The weight of my financial burden is causing me immense emotional pain and suffering.
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