Imaginary Enemy
Circa Survive Lyrics
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How did you get so ungrateful?
You treat me like I'm a disease and it's been killing me
Chances are, you never even cared at all
I'm sure you had your reasons but I'll never get to hear
The truth disguised in all your alibis
It's a tradition practiced
Every time you say goodbye
I've tried so hard
To be what you needed
Your imaginary enemy
I've tried for so long
To make you believe it
That I am not the enemy
Slipshod cavalier
I can't stand to see those things that
You have taken for granted
Thrown away everything you've been handed
Too much all at once that's how you got so ungrateful
All you saw was the burden
Standing beside all your blessed truths
Disguised in all you alibis
It's a tradition practiced
Every time you say goodbye
I've tried so hard
To be what you needed
Your imaginary enemy
I've tried for so long
To make you believe it
That I am not the enemy
Imaginary enemy
The lyrics to Circa Survive's song "Imaginary Enemy" are a powerful commentary on the theme of betrayal. In the song, the singer is speaking to someone who has been careless and ungrateful towards them, treating them like a disease. The singer knows that this person had their reasons for hurting them, but they will never get to hear the truth behind those reasons because of all the lies and alibis. The singer feels like they have been made out to be the enemy, an imaginary enemy created by the other person's actions, and they have tried so hard to make the other person see that they are not the enemy, but they have not been successful.
The song speaks to the pain of betrayal and the difficulty of trying to repair a relationship that has been broken. The singer has tried so hard to be what the other person needed, to make them see that they are not the enemy, but it seems like it has all been for nothing. The other person has been cavalier and careless, taking for granted everything that they have been given and throwing it all away. The truth is hidden behind lies and alibis, and the singer is left to wonder what they could have done differently to prevent all of this.
Overall, "Imaginary Enemy" is a powerful song with deep themes of betrayal and redemption. It speaks to the difficulty of trying to repair broken relationships and the pain that can come from being treated like an enemy. The lyrics are poignant and emotional, and the music perfectly captures the mood of the song.
Line by Line Meaning
You're so careless, careless
You're not taking enough care in your behavior
How did you get so ungrateful?
Why did you become so unappreciative?
You treat me like I'm a disease and it's been killing me
Your treatment of me is negatively affecting me
Chances are, you never even cared at all
It's likely that you didn't care about me
I'm sure you had your reasons but I'll never get to hear
You may have had reasons, but I'll never know them
The truth disguised in all your alibis
Your explanations are masking the actual truth
It's a tradition practiced
This behavior is customary
Every time you say goodbye
Whenever you end a relationship
I've tried so hard
I made a sincere effort
To be what you needed
To fulfill your desires
Your imaginary enemy
The person you perceive as your opponent is not actually one
I've tried for so long
I put in a lot of time and effort
To make you believe it
To persuade you of the truth
That I am not the enemy
I am not your adversary
Slipshod cavalier
You're not taking enough responsibility and care
I can't stand to see those things that
It's difficult for me to witness the things
You have taken for granted
That you don't appreciate enough
Thrown away everything you've been handed
You're throwing away the opportunities you've received
Too much all at once that's how you got so ungrateful
You got overwhelmed with all that you received, leading to your unappreciative behavior
All you saw was the burden
You only saw the negative aspect
Standing beside all your blessed truths
Your supposed truths that you cherish
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Huncho Wiget
Circa survive and Anthony’s solo work is literally keeping me going during this lockdown situation we’re currently in. Thank you, Anthony Green for saving my life with your music and being my coping mechanism.
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Cupid_alaska
Just lost my 11 year relationship to the man I was engaged to. This song is really hitting home right now.
PKMNTrainer Sergio
EPIC
Scotty B
I know I'm late. But I just heard this song today. I hope all is well with you guys by now as time is the healer.
Chayse Black
A little late to the party, but I had just been left by my wife around 8 months ago too. We didn't really have a totally healthy relationship, but the emotional and mental support we had for each other made it hard to let go of. I hope things have gotten better for you because nothing bad or good lasts, so make the best of it while you can. It'll get better if it hasn't already
A J
Siren, Minioness
Gloria Quiroz
I know the feeling, just yesterday he broke up with me, we were 6 years, and we got engaged too. A warm hug.
thebasedcookie
Who's ready for that 10 year tour
childofbhaal
@203 Yeahhhh.. about that