Clean
Cassidy Taylor Lyrics
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He rolls right out of bed
And coats himself in kerosene
The fire's out again
He says 'you've never been nice to me'
Blame the match that's in my hands
For never lighting, lighting the scene
Though I tried my best to understand
Never get out
Oh, you'll never get out
Gonna get out
Oh, you'll never get out
Holding your coffee, I threw the keys
Sensual kiss for your troubles
And you tell me just before you leave
'Just like my cigarettes I'll never give you up'
Blame the cold blood that you bleed
You're still a liar, liar to me
With all the toxic air you breath
You'll never really get out clean
Never get out
Oh, you'll never get out
Gonna get out
Oh, you'll never get out
Gonna get out
Oh, you'll never get out
Gonna get out, oh
So rehearse your apologies
He says 'you've never been nice to me'
Cause you'll never make it up to me
'Just like my cigarettes I'll never give you up'
It's a shame that you can't see
I'll never really get out
It's a shame that you can't see
We'll never really get out (clean)
Never get out
Oh, you'll never get out
Gonna get out
Oh, you'll never get out
Gonna get out
Oh, you'll never get out
Gonna get out
Oh, you'll never get out
Gonna get out
Oh, you'll never get out
Gonna get out
Oh, you'll never get out
Gonna get out
Oh, you'll never get out
Gonna get out, oh
Never get out clean
The lyrics to Cassidy Taylor's song "Clean" depict a toxic and dysfunctional relationship. The opening line, "I'm tired today," sets the tone for the weariness and exhaustion the singer feels. The line "He rolls right out of bed and coats himself in kerosene" suggests that the person they are in a relationship with is constantly setting themselves up for destruction and chaos. It could symbolize their self-destructive behavior or their tendency to create volatile situations.
The next line, "The fire's out again," implies that this destructive dynamic has become a recurring pattern, where the flames of their relationship quickly die out. The lyric "Blame the match that's in my hands for never lighting the scene" suggests that the singer may blame themselves for their inability to ignite or bring fulfillment to the relationship. They are attempting to understand the situation but can never fully grasp it.
The chorus emphasizes the recurring theme of never being able to escape this toxic cycle. It conveys a sense of hopelessness and resignation, as the singer realizes that they will never truly be able to leave this relationship unscathed. The lines "It's a shame that you can't see" and "We'll never really get out (clean)" further emphasize the sense of frustration and disappointment in the inability to break free.
Overall, "Clean" explores the complexities of a dysfunctional relationship, where both parties contribute to the toxic dynamic, and the singer comes to the realization that they will never be able to fully escape the detrimental effects.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm tired today
I am feeling exhausted and worn out today
He rolls right out of bed
He quickly gets out of bed
And coats himself in kerosene
He covers himself in kerosene, symbolic of his destructive behavior
The fire's out again
His passion and intensity have diminished once more
He says 'you've never been nice to me'
He accuses the other person of never showing kindness towards him
Blame the match that's in my hands
He blames himself for the inability to ignite their relationship
For never lighting, lighting the scene
For failing to create a spark or connection between them
Though I tried my best to understand
Despite his efforts to comprehend the situation
I'll never really get out clean
He will never be able to escape the emotional mess and damage
Holding your coffee, I threw the keys
While holding your coffee, I impulsively threw the keys away
Sensual kiss for your troubles
I offered a passionate kiss as a form of consolation for your issues
And you tell me just before you leave
You inform me right before you depart
'Just like my cigarettes I'll never give you up'
Similar to my addiction to cigarettes, I will never let you go
Blame the cold blood that you bleed
He blames the other person's lack of empathy and emotional detachment
You're still a liar, liar to me
I still perceive you as someone who cannot be trusted
With all the toxic air you breathe
Due to the harmfulness of the air you breathe in, metaphorically representing your negative influence
You'll never really get out clean
The other person will never be able to escape unscathed
So rehearse your apologies
Prepare and practice your apologies
He says 'you've never been nice to me'
He repeats the claim that the other person has never been kind to him
Cause you'll never make it up to me
Because you can never fully compensate or make amends for your actions
'Just like my cigarettes I'll never give you up'
Similar to my addiction to cigarettes, I will never let go of you
It's a shame that you can't see
It is unfortunate that you are unable to recognize or understand
I'll never really get out
He will never truly escape the situation
It's a shame that you can't see
It is unfortunate that the other person is unable to perceive or comprehend
We'll never really get out (clean)
Both of them will never truly be able to escape the emotional mess
Never get out
Will never escape
Oh, you'll never get out
You will never free yourself
Gonna get out
Will manage to escape
Oh, you'll never get out
You will never be able to break free
Gonna get out
Will find a way to escape
Oh, you'll never get out
You will never truly escape
Gonna get out, oh
Determined to find a way out
Lyrics © O/B/O DistroKid
Written by: Cassidy Glecoff, Yanni Caldas
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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