Madness
Clever Lyrics
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Yeah
Middle fingers
I loved you once, I know
But ever since your love was effortless
I've been high stuck wonderin' why
I remember back when we had no options
Bitch, I'm a problem
I remember back then so often
I was high just smokin', coughin'
Thinkin' bout your love how I'd take it to the coffin
Hangin' on every word when you're talkin'
Scared that we'd never be heard, but I promised
We gonna make it out this hole once and for all
Forget about the bullshit, let's break another Swisher
I don't want to hurt you and I don't want to miss you
But sometimes I just wish you'd just say fuck all the issues
'Cause if you die before me, I think I'm comin' with you
I think I need the madness
It's like you always had this
Way of makin' me need to stay
I need you to see my pain and still believe in my smile
Without you I'm just dreamin'
My love was just a word 'til you gave it a meanin'
And I think I need the madness
It's like you always had this
Way of makin' me need to stay
That normal shit gets borin'
When I woke up this mornin'
I saw all I need
Don't fuck up my high
Yeah
I knew better days before
We took a detour and, and now I can't be sure
I wonder what goes through your mind
We fight, we fuck, we text, we talk, we argue
I felt you start deep fallin' and it's over if we fall through
I remember when I saw you
For the first time and you looked at me like I was the worst kind
But I think you need the madness
It's like I always had this
Way of makin' you need to stay
I think I can your pain but still believe in your smile
Without me you're just dreamin'
Love was just a word 'til I gave it a meanin'
And that normal shit gets borin'
And when you woke up this mornin'
You saw all you need
And I won't fuck up your high
When I saw you for the first time
Looked at me like I was the worst kind
But you knew it was worth tryin'
I think we need the madness (yeah)
The song “Madness” by Clever is a reflection of a turbulent relationship filled with highs and lows. The song begins with the artist being frustrated and putting up his middle fingers in the air, indicating a sense of rebellion and disdain. He then reflects on how he loved his partner once but the love became effortless, and questions why he is still stuck in a relationship that is no longer fulfilling. The artist reminisces about the past and remembers the good times when they had no problems. He is a problem now, and he admits that he needs the madness in the relationship. The artist feels that his love is meaningless without his partner and needs the madness to keep the relationship exciting.
The chorus speaks of how the artist needs his partner to see his pain and still believe in his smile. Without his partner, he is lost, and his love is nothing. He admits that he may not understand his partner's mind, and they have their fair share of fights and arguments. The artist knows that his partner needs the madness too, and they are both willing to make it work. In the end, the artist assures his partner that he will not mess up his partner's high, and they both need the madness in their lives to keep love interesting.
Line by Line Meaning
Middle fingers in the air
An expression of anger and frustration towards someone or something.
I loved you once, I know
Acknowledging that there was a time when love existed between them.
But ever since your love was effortless
The other person's lack of effort in the relationship caused it to fall apart.
I've been high stuck wonderin' why
The feeling of being lost and confused since the breakup.
I remember back when we had no options
Recalling a time when they were happy and content with each other, before things changed.
Treat me like I don't know problems
Being treated like he doesn't understand the difficulties of the situation.
Bitch, I'm a problem
Asserting himself as a difficult person to deal with.
I remember back then so often
Reflecting on the past frequently.
I was high just smokin', coughin'
The use of drugs to escape reality.
Thinkin' bout your love how I'd take it to the coffin
The intensity and depth of the love he felt for the other person.
Hangin' on every word when you're talkin'
The power and influence the other person had over him.
Scared that we'd never be heard, but I promised
The fear that their problems and concerns wouldn't be addressed, but still holding onto hope for the relationship.
We gonna make it out this hole once and for all
Determined to overcome their current situation together.
Forget about the bullshit, let's break another Swisher
Wanting to let go of their problems and just enjoy the moment together.
I don't want to hurt you and I don't want to miss you
Conflicted feelings towards the other person.
But sometimes I just wish you'd just say fuck all the issues
Desperately wanting to find a way to make things work.
'Cause if you die before me, I think I'm comin' with you
The depth of love and willingness to follow the other person even in death.
I think I need the madness
A recognition that the passion and intensity of their relationship was necessary for them to be happy.
It's like you always had this way of makin' me need to stay
The other person had a magnetic pull on him.
I need you to see my pain and still believe in my smile
Wanting the other person to understand his struggles and support him regardless.
Without you I'm just dreamin'
Life without the other person is empty and meaningless.
My love was just a word 'til you gave it a meanin'
The other person brought purpose and depth to his love.
That normal shit gets borin'
Feeling dissatisfied with a mundane and routine life.
When I woke up this mornin' I saw all I need
Realizing that the other person is all he needs to be happy.
Don't fuck up my high
Asking the other person not to ruin the good mood or moment.
I knew better days before
Having experienced happiness in the past with the other person.
We took a detour and, and now I can't be sure
Things have gone off course and he no longer knows where the relationship stands.
I wonder what goes through your mind
Curious about the other person's thoughts and emotions.
We fight, we fuck, we text, we talk, we argue
The ups and downs of their tumultuous relationship.
I felt you start deep fallin' and it's over if we fall through
Recognizing that the relationship is on the brink of failure.
But you knew it was worth tryin'
Hoping that the other person still believes in their relationship.
I think we need the madness (yeah)
Believing that their intense and passionate love is what they need to be happy.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Joseph Petta, Joshua Huie
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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