Laid Out
Blackbear Lyrics
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Why start a war you've won,
Take me down the place I found you layin,
On the floor,
The chase and fear, the pace we steer is changing more and more,
I'll chase you down the bad taste in my mouth,
Round and round we go,
You drown me out,
Bruised and torn,
We waged a war,
But I'm unsure what it's for,
Is it enough, is enough, have you had enough, oh,
Baby give me all your love,
Everything is laid out,
On the floor,
All your love, your love, your love,
Everything is laid out, laid out,
Everything is laid out,
On the floor, on the floor,
Why start a war you've won,
(You won you won, oh,)
Why start a war you've won,
I admit I admit,
I admit we had to face some shit but that's the past,
I admit I acted like a kid, that's enough of that,
I know this could last forever,
I surrender white flag,
Take your finger off the trigger,
Baby girl,
Baby give me all your love,
Everything is laid out,
On the floor,
All your love, your love, your love,
Everything is laid out, laid out,
Everything is laid out,
On the floor, on the floor,
Why start a war you've won,
Why start a war you've wo
The song "Laid Out" by Blackbear is a melancholy and introspective reflection on a relationship that has lost its way. The opening lines of the chorus, "Why start a war you've won, take me down the place I found you layin', on the floor" suggest a sense of resignation and defeat, as if the singer has already given up on the relationship. The lines "The chase and fear, the pace we steer is changing more and more, I'll chase you down the bad taste in my mouth, round and round we go, you drown me out" capture the feeling of being trapped in a cycle of destructive behavior, with the singer powerless to change the course of events.
The second verse seems to offer a measure of hope, with the singer admitting that they have made mistakes in the past but are willing to move forward with the relationship. The lines "I know this could last forever, I surrender white flag, take your finger off the trigger, baby girl" suggest a willingness to compromise and work through the issues that have divided them in the past. However, the final repetition of the chorus ("Why start a war you've won") implies that the singer is still uncertain about the future of the relationship and may be resigned to its eventual demise.
Overall, "Laid Out" is a powerful and emotional statement about the complexities of love and relationships, and the struggle to find meaning and purpose in the face of uncertainty and doubt.
Line by Line Meaning
Why start a war you've won,
Questioning the need to create conflict when there is already a clear winner.
Why start a war you've won,
Repeated question highlighting the irrationality of starting a fight when there is no competition.
Take me down the place I found you layin,
Requesting a return to the beginning of the relationship.
On the floor,
Referencing a location that represents vulnerability.
The chase and fear, the pace we steer is changing more and more,
Acknowledging that the pursuit of the relationship and the fear it elicits is evolving.
I'll chase you down the bad taste in my mouth,
Indicating a desire to pursue the negative aspects of the relationship.
Round and round we go,
Describing a cycle of repetition in the relationship.
You drown me out,
Feeling overwhelmed or overshadowed by the other person.
I'm still,
Admitting to being affected emotionally and trying to remain calm.
Bruised and torn,
Feeling emotionally battered by the relationship.
We waged a war,
Describing the relationship as a battle.
But I'm unsure what it's for,
Confused as to the meaning or purpose of the conflict.
Is it enough, is enough, have you had enough, oh,
Asking if the other person is satisfied with their current situation.
Baby give me all your love,
Requesting complete and total affection.
Everything is laid out,
Suggesting that there are no secrets in the relationship.
On the floor,
Referencing a location that represents vulnerability.
All your love, your love, your love,
Emphasizing how important the other person's affection is.
Why start a war you've won,
Returning to the question at the beginning of the song.
I admit I admit,
Acknowledging fault and accepting responsibility.
I admit we had to face some shit but that's the past,
Recognizing past problems but focusing on moving forward.
I admit I acted like a kid, that's enough of that,
Accepting immaturity and committing to change.
I know this could last forever,
Believing in the potential longevity of the relationship.
I surrender white flag,
Giving up resistance or fight in the relationship.
Take your finger off the trigger,
Urging the other person to release their negative emotions.
Baby girl,
Affectionate term of endearment.
Contributed by Christian C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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2022 and old blackbear is still in my heart
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checking in to agree 🧡
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Still rotting for him 😭
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Me too 😭
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It’s 2024 and you are so right 😔
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@mynameiscaptain
This song makes my chest hurt in the best way
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mine hurts because i have a terrible cough
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