Strange Glue
Catatonia Lyrics

It was strange glue that held us together
Despite our relationship falling apart, we still clung onto it through an odd and unexpected connection.

While we both came apart at the seams
As individuals, we were unraveling and losing ourselves, but somehow holding onto each other kept us together for a time.

She said your place or mine while we've still got the time
My partner wanted to make the most of the fleeting moments we had together before it was too late.

So I played along with her schemes
Although I knew it couldn't last, I went along with her plans and pretended that everything was okay.

But I don't have the right to be with you tonight
I was aware that our relationship was wrong and forbidden, and I did not have the proper permission or qualifications to be with her.

So please leave me alone with no saviour in sight
I knew that we were doomed and that there was no hope for salvaging our relationship, so I asked her to leave me to face my fate alone.

I will sleep safe and sound with nobody around me
Despite the turmoil and chaos of our relationship falling apart, I will find peace and safety in being alone and away from the drama.

When faced with my demons, I clothe them and feed them
When confronted with my inner struggles and fears, I try to mask and hide them by giving them attention and allowing them to consume me.

And I smile, yes I smile as they're taking me over
Even as my fears and struggles take control, I try to remain optimistic and put on a brave face.

And if I can not sleep for the secrets I keep
My hidden thoughts and secrets keep me up at night and prevent me from finding peace and rest.

It's the price I'm willing to meet
Although my secrets and inner struggles are a burden, I accept them as a necessary cost of living and being human.

The end of the night never comes too quickly for me
I am comfortable with the darkness and quiet of the night, as it offers me respite from my troubles.

But I don't have the right to be with you tonight
Once again, I acknowledge that our relationship is against the rules and cannot be pursued.

So please leave me alone with no saviour
I do not expect or want anyone to save me from my inner turmoil and demons.

I will sleep safe and sound with nobody around me
Despite the chaos and pain of my inner struggles, I find comfort in being alone and escaping from the world.

The end of the night never comes too quickly for me
Once again, I find solace and peace in the darkness and quiet of the night.

And I smile . . .
I try to maintain a positive outlook and put on a brave face even as I struggle internally.

As they're taking me over
My inner struggles and fears are consuming me and taking over my life.

It's the prize I'm willing to steal
Although my struggles and fears are difficult to bear, I accept them as a necessary cost of being alive.

Never comes too quickly for me
Although I struggle with my inner demons, I am content to let the night pass by slowly and quietly.