Stay And Bleed
Cervello Lyrics


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There's something in the way, cause I can't breathe
Something in the way, cause I can't see
Everytime I try, it feels so real

All the time when you did walk away
All the time you left me all alone in pain and sorrow
Reaching out in hopeless longing
Drained and stripped, afraid you'd slip away

It's okay if you want to go away
I pretend like you don't bother
All the lies that'd make me go insane
I pretend like there's no other
It's okay if you want to leave my side
I had hoped that you would rather say to me
Why won't you say to me

"When I try to clear my mind of you
When I'm trying to ignore the truth
All the things that do mess up my view
Whenever you did call me feeling blue
I wind up in anticipation
Waiting, wanting, dreaming
Reaching out in hopeless longing
Drained and stripped, afraid you'd slip away"

It's okay if you want to go away
I pretend like you don't bother
All the lies that'd make me go insane
I pretend like there's no other
It's okay if you want to leave my side
I had hoped that you would rather say to me
Why won't you say

"It's cold and lonely here tonight
I wish you were right by my side
And I am wondering where you are
It's cold and lonely here tonight
I always have this aching scar"

It's okay if you want to go away
I pretend like you don't bother
All the lies that'd make me go insane
I pretend like there's no other
It's okay if you want to leave my side
I had hoped that you would rather say to me
Why won't you say

"It's okay if you want to go away
I pretend like you don't bother
All the lies that'd make me go insane
I pretend like there's no other
It's okay if you want to leave my side
I had hoped that you would rather say to me
Why won't you say to me

"There's something in the way, cause I can't breathe




Something in the way, cause I can't see
I guess I will just stay like this and bleed"

Overall Meaning

The song "Stay and Bleed" by Cervello is a powerful expression of pain and heartbreak that arises from a relationship gone sour. The lyrics depict a sense of helplessness, with the singer feeling trapped and unable to escape from their emotions. The opening lines "There's something in the way, cause I can't breathe, something in the way, cause I can't see" suggest that the singer is overwhelmed by their feelings and unable to see or think clearly. They're struggling to breathe and function normally, and it's affecting every aspect of their life.


The second verse paints a picture of the singer being abandoned by the other person in the relationship. They feel alone, drained and stripped, and are afraid that their partner will slip away. This fear is amplified by the fact that they feel helpless to do anything about it. The chorus "It's okay if you want to go away, I pretend like you don't bother" shows just how much the singer has given up in order to cope with the pain. They've resigned themselves to the idea that their partner may leave, and they're trying to convince themselves that it won't matter. However, the anguish is still present, and the words "All the lies that'd make me go insane" indicate the internal struggle the singer is going through.


In the final verse, the lyrics express the longing that the singer feels for their partner, even though they know that the other person has hurt them deeply. The repetition of "It's okay if you want to go away" shows that the singer is convinced that their partner will leave. They're left with an aching scar that they can't seem to shake off. The closing lines of the song "I guess I will just stay like this and bleed" communicate the sense of helplessness and despair the singer feels. They have given up trying to fight the pain and have accepted that they will continue to suffer.


Line by Line Meaning

There's something in the way, cause I can't breathe
All the time when you did walk away


Something in the way, cause I can't see
All the time you left me all alone in pain and sorrow


Everytime I try, it feels so real
Reaching out in hopeless longing Drained and stripped, afraid you'd slip away


It's okay if you want to go away I pretend like you don't bother All the lies that'd make me go insane I pretend like there's no other It's okay if you want to leave my side I had hoped that you would rather say to me Why won't you say
Accepting that you might leave even though it hurts me Ignoring the pain of being lied to Pretending that you're the only one for me Hoping that you'll be honest with me


When I try to clear my mind of you When I'm trying to ignore the truth All the things that do mess up my view Whenever you did call me feeling blue I wind up in anticipation Waiting, wanting, dreaming Reaching out in hopeless longing Drained and stripped, afraid you'd slip away
Trying to forget you, but failing every time Realizing that the truth is hard to ignore Feeling lost and confused when thinking of you Wishing I could make you feel better, but feeling helpless Wanting you so badly it hurts Reaching out to you despite knowing it won't change anything Feeling emotionally drained and vulnerable


It's okay if you want to go away I pretend like you don't bother All the lies that'd make me go insane I pretend like there's no other It's okay if you want to leave my side I had hoped that you would rather say to me Why won't you say
Repeating that it's ok if you leave, even though it hurts Ignoring the pain of being lied to Pretending that you're the only one for me Hoping that you'll be honest with me


It's cold and lonely here tonight I wish you were right by my side And I am wondering where you are It's cold and lonely here tonight I always have this aching scar
Feeling alone without you Wishing you were here with me Feeling uncertain about where you are or what you're doing Carrying the pain of our past experiences and mistakes


"There's something in the way, cause I can't breathe Something in the way, cause I can't see I guess I will just stay like this and bleed"
Feeling suffocated by my emotions and pain Feeling blinded by my sadness and frustration Accepting that I'll continue to suffer and feel hurt




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There's something in the way, cause I can't breathe
Something in the way, cause I can't see
Everytime I try, it feels so real

All the time when you did walk away
All the time you left me all alone in pain and sorrow
Reaching out in hopeless longing
Drained and stripped, afraid you'd slip away

It's okay if you want to go away
I pretend like you don't bother
All the lies that'd make me go insane
I pretend like there's no other
It's okay if you want to leave my side
I had hoped that you would rather say to me
Why won't you say to me

"When I try to clear my mind of you
When I'm trying to ignore the truth
All the things that do mess up my view
Whenever you did call me feeling blue
I wind up in anticipation
Waiting, wanting, dreaming
Reaching out in hopeless longing
Drained and stripped, afraid you'd slip away"

It's okay if you want to go away
I pretend like you don't bother
All the lies that'd make me go insane
I pretend like there's no other
It's okay if you want to leave my side
I had hoped that you would rather say to me
Why won't you say

"It's cold and lonely here tonight
I wish you were right by my side
And I am wondering where you are
It's cold and lonely here tonight
I always have this aching scar"

It's okay if you want to go away
I pretend like you don't bother
All the lies that'd make me go insane
I pretend like there's no other
It's okay if you want to leave my side
I had hoped that you would rather say to me
Why won't you say

"It's okay if you want to go away
I pretend like you don't bother
All the lies that'd make me go insane
I pretend like there's no other
It's okay if you want to leave my side
I had hoped that you would rather say to me
Why won't you say to me

"There's something in the way, cause I can't breathe
Something in the way, cause I can't see
I guess I will just stay like this and bleed"



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@deadflowers5897

2023 and i'm still in love with this song 🥰🥰💘

@praminkdkachhetri7133

my go to song back in the days
sad they haven’t got enough recognition

@JR-90

Sad that honest music doesn't get recognition nowadays.

@zizutips6026

Acho que eu sou o único Brasileiro que ouço desde 2018.

@HumbertoBaconDude

Such and underrated band, I just wish they had more songs :(

@jakewheatley77

Great song

@SpeedDaysTV

So good...

@meHerkz

So good

@victorcreed4378

2:57 one of the best i've ever heard

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