Malicious Manner
Calla Lyrics
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Can you confess to me when in doubt?
Turn to nobody else
Don't turn the argument inside out
'Cause you are perfect
Accused and so strung out
So strung out
Can you [Incomprehensible] yourself?
Just look long and hard
You're looking sickly pale
Do you consider yourself?
'Cause you ain't perfect
And I knew this from the start
If I knew there was something
I never would've let you go
I never would've let you go
Let you go, let you go
'Cause you ain't perfect
And I knew this from the start
If I knew there was something
I never would've let you go
'Cause you ain't perfect
And I knew this from the start
If I knew there was something
I never would've let you go
The lyrics of Calla's song "Malicious Manner" seem to be addressing someone who has behaved badly or made mistakes, but is refusing to take responsibility for it. The first stanza asks if this person can "admit to [themself]" and "confess" their doubts and faults to the singer rather than "turn[ing] to nobody else," indicating that the singer wants the person to own up to their mistakes and communicate honestly. The second stanza suggests that this person believes they are "perfect" and accuses others without addressing their own behavior, while the singer sees through this front and believes the person is "strung out." The third stanza poses another rhetorical question, encouraging the person to honestly evaluate their own well-being and behavior. The chorus repeats the message that the person is not perfect and the singer regrets letting them go without realizing their flaws.
Overall, the song seems to be grappling with themes of honesty, responsibility, and regret. The singer wants the person in question to take ownership of their mistakes and behavior rather than hiding behind a facade of perfection, and seems to feel that their relationship could have been saved if the person had been more forthcoming about their flaws. Additionally, the imagery of someone who is "sickly pale" suggests that there may be deeper issues at play than just surface-level mistakes.
Line by Line Meaning
Can you admit to yourself?
Are you capable of being honest with your own self?
Can you confess to me when in doubt?
Are you willing to tell me the truth when you're uncertain?
Turn to nobody else
Don't seek advice or opinions from anyone else
Don't turn the argument inside out
Don't twist the argument to make it suit your own agenda
'Cause you are perfect
You believe that you're flawless and infallible
Accused and so strung out
You feel attacked and overwhelmed by the situation
So strung out
You're exhausted and stressed out
Can you [Incomprehensible] yourself?
Can you honestly evaluate yourself and your actions?
Just look long and hard
Take a deep, critical look at yourself
You're looking sickly pale
You're unhealthy physically or mentally
Do you consider yourself?
Do you evaluate and reflect on your own thoughts and actions?
'Cause you ain't perfect
You're not flawless and infallible
And I knew this from the start
I was aware of this from the very beginning
If I knew there was something
If there was anything I knew about you
I never would've let you go
I would have never allowed you to leave or lost you
Let you go, let you go
I would have held onto you tightly, not letting you go
'Cause you ain't perfect
You're not flawless and infallible
And I knew this from the start
I was aware of this from the very beginning
If I knew there was something
If there was anything I knew about you
I never would've let you go
I would have never allowed you to leave or lost you
'Cause you ain't perfect
You're not flawless and infallible
And I knew this from the start
I was aware of this from the very beginning
If I knew there was something
If there was anything I knew about you
I never would've let you go
I would have never allowed you to leave or lost you
Contributed by Gabriella S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Necro Spaaw
Magnificent! Probably one of my fav songs of all time! Simply amazing... !