Breaking the Angle Against the Tide
Craft Spells Lyrics

Craft Spells' "Breaking the Angle Against the Tide" is a melancholic reflection on a relationship that has become emotionally draining. The first line, "It's hard to keep around when you feel dead inside all the time," sets the tone for the rest of the song. The singer is struggling to maintain a connection with their partner when they feel emotionally numb. They express their growing dissatisfaction with lines like "You've wasted too much of my time sometimes."

Despite the singer's internal struggles, they come to a decision: "Think I'll leave you for the hardest of times." This choice is not one made out of anger or malicious intent but is a result of understanding that their own wellbeing requires them to let go of the relationship. The title's "breaking the angle against the tide" metaphor suggests the difficulty of going against the flow of a relationship and making a difficult decision. The singer acknowledges the pain and frustration that comes with it but ultimately takes control of the situation by calling it theirs.

The second verse hints at the singer's need to find solace in themselves, stating, "In the heart of haze, it's hard to cry, stay inside / Find within, I can't put it aside." This suggests that they feel they need to emotionally distance themselves from the relationship to find clarity and inner peace. The repeated line, "breaking the angle against the tide and called it mine," is a statement of ownership over the decision they have made to prioritize themselves.