Peter Litwin also recorded albums and singles for other bands such as Daddy Hote Box in 1989/1990, which they were also featured on the Teriyaki Asthma Vols. I-V grunge compilation. And Softy in 1994-1998 and finally Plaster in 2009. The band still tours around the pacfic northwest area, the last concert being on February 28th, of 2020 in Seattle.
For Beth
Coffin Break Lyrics
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You need what you need
Well, I could never give you what you want
And I could never give you what you need
I tried. How I tried
I lied. Yes, I lied
I even tried to change things just for you
But I could never change things enough for you
There's so many things that I need to say to you
But you have never given me the chance
There must be a reason for the way things have to be
But right now I just sit and wonder why
You want what you want
You need what you need
Well, I could never give you what you want
And I could never give you what you need
I tried. How I tried
I lied. Yes, I lied
I even tried to change things just for you
But I could never change things enough for you
There's so many things that I need to say to you
But you have never given me the chance
There must be a reason for the way things have to be
But right now I just sit and wonder why
The lyrics of Coffin Break's song For Beth reveal a sense of helplessness and frustration on the part of the singer in response to the expectations and demands of someone named Beth. The song opens with a repetition of the phrases "You want what you want, you need what you need," emphasizing that there is a fundamental disconnect between what Beth desires and what the singer is capable of providing. The lines "I could never give you what you want / And I could never give you what you need" reinforce this sense of inadequacy while also acknowledging the singer's attempts to fulfill Beth's expectations. The repetition of the lines "I tried. How I tried / I lied. Yes, I lied" suggests that the singer feels trapped in a situation that requires them to constantly deceive in order to avoid disappointment or conflict with Beth.
The second half of the song shifts into a more introspective tone, with the singer reflecting on their inability to communicate with Beth. The lines "There's so many things that I need to say to you / But you have never given me the chance" convey a sense of distance and a lack of emotional intimacy, and the phrase "there must be a reason for the way things have to be" suggests that the singer is resigned to the fact that things are unlikely to change.
Overall, the lyrics of "For Beth" explore themes of emotional distance, unfulfilled expectations, and the frustration that comes with the inability to bridge that distance or fully satisfy someone's desires.
Line by Line Meaning
You want what you want
You have specific desires and expectations
You need what you need
You have specific needs and requirements
Well, I could never give you what you want
I acknowledge that I can't fulfill your desires
And I could never give you what you need
I acknowledge that I can't fulfill your needs
I tried. How I tried
I made an effort to meet your expectations
I lied. Yes, I lied
I was not entirely honest about my ability to fulfill your desires and needs
I even tried to change things just for you
I attempted to make adjustments to meet your expectations
But I could never change things enough for you
Unfortunately, my efforts were not enough to meet all of your expectations
There's so many things that I need to say to you
There are many thoughts and feelings I want to express to you
But you have never given me the chance
However, you have not provided me with an opportunity to do so
There must be a reason for the way things have to be
Perhaps there is a logical explanation for the current situation
But right now I just sit and wonder why
But I am still left with unanswered questions and confusion
Contributed by Ellie A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.