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A Knife And A Heart
Casey LaLonde Lyrics
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So, the love, can spill out, against my will and you know.
Killing myself in the name of love tonight,
I'm trying to be, I'm trying to do,
I'm building the trust, trying to believe you!
No, no no no no, no.
And I...
I'm too scared to breath,
Too, too scared to move.
I want you to see that my hearts still broken,
In your hands.
Oh I love you with all of my heart (x3)
But I just can't trust you, no!
Throwing away, my heart, you put a knife against my throat,
So, the love, can spill out, against my will and you know.
Killing myself in the name of love tonight,
I'm trying to be, I'm trying to do,
I'm building the trust, trying to believe you!
No, no no no no, no.
You've been waiting this whole time for me
And I...
I'm too scared to breath,
Too, too scared to move.
I want you to see that my hearts still broken,
In your hands.
Oh I love you with all of my heart (x3)
But I just can't trust you, no!
The lyrics to Casey LaLonde's "A Knife And A Heart" speak to a volatile and toxic relationship dynamic. The lines "Throwing away, my heart, you put a knife against my throat, so the love can spill out, against my will and you know" depict a situation where the singer's partner is forcing them to give up their love and trust, with the threat of violence. This shows a level of control and manipulation that is harmful and dangerous.
Despite this, the singer is torn; they love their partner "with all of [their] heart", yet cannot bring themselves to trust them. The lines "Killing myself in the name of love tonight, I'm trying to be, I'm trying to do, I'm building the trust, trying to believe you!" show the internal struggle the singer is going through, where they are trying to make this relationship work despite the warning signs.
The chorus of the song, with the repeating lines "You've been waiting this whole time for me and I'm too scared to breathe, too, too scared to move. I want you to see that my heart's still broken in your hands" further emphasizes the complicated nature of this relationship. Despite their fear and reservations, the singer's partner has been waiting for them to commit fully to the relationship, and the singer is struggling with the fact that their heart, already broken, is in their partner's hands.
Overall, "A Knife And A Heart" is a powerful commentary on the emotional and physical abuse that can occur in relationships, and the toll it takes on those involved.
Line by Line Meaning
Throwing away, my heart, you put a knife against my throat,
You betrayed my trust and left me vulnerable, almost as if you held a weapon against me.
So, the love, can spill out, against my will and you know.
You manipulated my emotions to force me into expressing love for you, despite my reservations.
Killing myself in the name of love tonight,
I am sacrificing my own mental and emotional wellbeing for the sake of this relationship.
I'm trying to be, I'm trying to do,
I am making a concerted effort to make things work between us.
I'm building the trust, trying to believe you!
Despite your past actions, I am attempting to give you the benefit of the doubt and trust you once again.
No, no no no no, no.
Despite my efforts, my doubts and fears are still present and I can't just ignore them.
You've been waiting this whole time for me
You have been patient and persistent in your pursuit of me.
And I... I'm too scared to breath, Too, too scared to move.
I am paralyzed by the fear and uncertainty that comes with opening up to you again.
I want you to see that my hearts still broken, In your hands.
You have the power to either heal my heart or crush it completely.
Oh I love you with all of my heart (x3) But I just can't trust you, no!
Although I do love you deeply, past actions have made it too difficult for me to trust you fully.
Contributed by Jason T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.