Bonnie Clyde
Brave the Sea Lyrics
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How i wish you were the apple of my eye
We can sail from London's grasp and head to Africa
America, Australia or Dubai
Oh why oh why
My Bonnie Clyde
Did you leave me here broken out of spite
And yet i'm left here shattered with no light
Well i think that it's time for us
To finally say goodbye
Cause i'm tired of the long nights out
When you are chasing other guys
I don't wanna be the one
No i don't understand
How could someone do this to a man
Yeah i would rather live my life with no one by my side
As long as im far away from my dear Bonnie Clyde
Oh my Bonnie Clyde
I can see that you're the demon in my life
You fill my heart with rage
I want to rip it out
Just know that you're the one holding the knife
Oh why oh why
My Bonnie Clyde
Everytime i see you i just wanna die
All the yelling and the screaming that you put me through
And all the nights that i spent up and cried
Well i have tried and tried again
To not blame this on myself
But your torturous abuse has all
But put my life through hell
I don't wanna be the one
No i don't understand
How could someone do this to a man
Yeah i would rather live my life with no one by my side
As long as im far away from my dear Bonnie Clyde
As long as i'm far away from my dear Bonnie Clyde
(I need a drink)
I don't wanna be the one
No i don't understand
How could someone do this to a man
Yeah i would rather live my life with no one by my side
As long as im far away from my dear Bonnie Clyde
As long as i'm far away from my dear Bonnie Clyde
The song "Bonnie Clyde" by Brave the Sea is about a tumultuous relationship between two people, with the singer referring to their partner as their "Bonnie Clyde." The lyrics suggest that the singer is deeply conflicted about the relationship and their feelings towards their partner. On one hand, they long for their partner's companionship and wish they could travel the world together, but on the other hand, they feel betrayed and hurt by their partner's actions and are tired of their constant infidelity and abuse.
The singer acknowledges that they have tried desperately to make the relationship work, but ultimately they come to the realization that it is time to say goodbye. They would rather be alone than continue to endure the emotional pain and turmoil caused by their partner. The song's title "Bonnie Clyde" is a reference to the infamous outlaw duo Bonnie and Clyde who were notorious for their criminal exploits in the 1930s.
Overall, "Bonnie Clyde" is a passionate and emotional song that explores the complexities of love and the pain that can come with a toxic relationship.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh my bonnie clyde
Addressing Bonnie Clyde as a partner
How i wish you were the apple of my eye
Expressing a wish for the person to be their love interest
We can sail from London's grasp and head to Africa
Suggesting the idea of traveling together to Africa
America, Australia or Dubai
Naming other potential travel destinations
Oh why oh why
Expressing bewilderment and disappointment
Did you leave me here broken out of spite
Asking why they were left feeling hurt and resentful
I did everything you wanted me to do for you
Acknowledging efforts to please the other person
And yet i'm left here shattered with no light
Feeling emotionally broken and in darkness
Well i think that it's time for us
Realizing the need to part ways
To finally say goodbye
Indicating that the relationship is coming to a close
Cause i'm tired of the long nights out
Expressing frustration about the other person's behavior
When you are chasing other guys
Referring to infidelity in the relationship
I don't wanna be the one
Declaring a preference to not be in a toxic relationship
No i don't understand
Admitting confusion and lack of comprehension
How could someone do this to a man
Expressing hurt and feeling victimized
Yeah i would rather live my life with no one by my side
Opting for solitude over being in a bad relationship
As long as im far away from my dear Bonnie Clyde
Finishing off the sentiment of wanting distance and freedom from the named person
Oh my Bonnie Clyde
Revisiting the salutation
I can see that you're the demon in my life
Comparing the person to a demon and a source of life's problems
You fill my heart with rage
Causing a strong emotion of anger
I want to rip it out
Desiring to remove the heart or emotion completely
Just know that you're the one holding the knife
Pointing out that the person is responsible for causing the pain
Everytime i see you i just wanna die
Expressing extreme emotional pain and desire to not be around the named person
All the yelling and the screaming that you put me through
Referencing a pattern of emotional abuse in the relationship
And all the nights that i spent up and cried
Suffering through emotional turmoil and excessive crying
Well i have tried and tried again
Acknowledging efforts to fix the relationship
To not blame this on myself
Referring to self-blame for the issues in the relationship
But your torturous abuse has all
Laying fault for the issues in the relationship on the named person
But put my life through hell
Expressing that the relationship has been an intense source of pain and suffering
As long as i'm far away from my dear Bonnie Clyde
Repeating the desire for distance and freedom from the named person
I don't wanna be the one
Reiterating the preference to not be in a toxic relationship
No i don't understand
Reiterating lack of comprehension
How could someone do this to a man
Reiterating feelings of victimization and hurt
Yeah i would rather live my life with no one by my side
Repeating the preference for solitude over a bad relationship
As long as im far away from my dear Bonnie Clyde
Closing off the sentiment of wanting distance and freedom from the named person
Contributed by Tyler T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.