Desperate
Cleaver Lyrics


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I try to live
Despite her stiff fight
I'm sad feeling anger
Eaten from my inside

I dream she's back
I dream she's back
I am not the same
Feeling so much pain
Foundering in flames

My throat is tied
No more purpose
Black way leads myself straight to demise
Bland survival
No more pleasure
My youth left me when i saw your tears





I dream she's back
I dream she's back

Overall Meaning

In these lyrics, the artist is expressing their struggle to live and maintain a positive outlook despite facing a difficult situation. The phrase "Despite her stiff fight" suggests that there is someone or something causing them distress or opposition, making it challenging to find happiness. This could be a reference to a relationship or personal struggle they are experiencing. The lyricist acknowledges their sadness and anger, describing how it feels like it is eating away at them from the inside.


The artist goes on to mention dreaming about the person they miss, possibly indicating that they long to have them back in their life. This could be a past lover or someone who provided them with support and happiness. The repetition of "I dream she's back" reinforces the longing and desire to have this person return.


The lyrics then reveal a sense of despair and pain. The artist expresses feeling different, as if they have changed due to the overwhelming amount of suffering they are experiencing. They describe "feeling so much pain" and "foundering in flames," which suggests that they are struggling and possibly on the verge of giving up. The phrase "my throat is tied" signifies a feeling of being choked or unable to speak, as if they are at a loss for words to express their desperation.


The lyrics further reveal a sense of hopelessness and resignation. The artist mentions a "black way" leading them to their own demise, suggesting a path of self-destruction or a dark path they have chosen due to their pain. They express a lack of purpose and describe survival as bland and devoid of pleasure. The mention of tears indicates that the person they miss played a significant role in their youth, and the sight of their tears represents a turning point or loss of innocence.


The repetition of "I dream she's back" at the end indicates that despite their pain and despair, the artist still holds onto the hope and longing for this person to return. It encapsulates the overall theme of the song, which revolves around desperation and the desire for things to return to how they once were.


Line by Line Meaning

I try to live
I make an effort to continue living despite the challenges thrown at me.


Despite her stiff fight
Even though she fought hard, she was unable to overcome the obstacles she faced.


I'm sad feeling anger
I feel a deep sadness and anger inside me.


Eaten from my inside
I am consumed by these emotions from within.


I dream she's back
In my dreams, I imagine her presence again.


I am not the same
I have changed significantly.


Feeling so much pain
My pain is overwhelming.


Foundering in flames
I am struggling and suffering intensely.


My throat is tied
I am unable to express myself or speak freely.


No more purpose
I feel a loss of direction and meaning in my life.


Black way leads myself straight to demise
The path I am on is leading me towards my own destruction.


Bland survival
My survival feels dull and lifeless.


No more pleasure
I no longer experience joy or happiness.


My youth left me when i saw your tears
I lost my sense of youthfulness when I witnessed your tears.


I dream she's back
I continue to fantasize about her return in my dreams.




Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: CLEAVER

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