Teeth
Dirty D´Sire Lyrics


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Some days, you're the only thing I know
Only thing that's burning when the nights grow cold
Can't look away, can't look away
Beg you to stay, beg you to stay, yeah

Sometimes, you're a stranger in my bed
Don't know if you love me or you want me dead
Push me away, push me away
Then beg me to stay, beg me to stay, yeah

Call me in the morning to apologize
Every little lie gives me butterflies
Something in the way you're looking through my eyes
Don't know if I'm gonna make it out alive

Fight so dirty, but your love so sweet
Talk so pretty, but your heart got teeth
Late night devil, put your hands on me
Never, never, never ever let go
Fight so dirty, but your love so sweet
Talk so pretty, but your heart got teeth
Late night devil, put your hands on
And never, never, never ever let go

Some days, you're the best thing in my life
Sometimes when I look at you, I see my wife
Then you turn into somebody I don't know
And you push me away

Call me in the morning to apologize
Every little lie gives me butterflies
Something in the way you're looking through my eyes
Don't know if I'm gonna make it out alive

Fight so dirty, but your love so sweet
Talk so pretty, but your heart got teeth
Late night devil, put your hands on me
Never, never, never ever let go
Fight so dirty, but your love so sweet
Talk so pretty, but your heart got teeth
Late night devil, put your hands on
And never, never, never ever let go

Fight so dirty, but your love so sweet
Talk so pretty, but your heart got teeth
And never, never, never ever let go

Blood on my shirt, rose in my hand
You're looking at me like you don't know who I am
Blood on my shirt, heart in my hand
Still beating

Fight so dirty, but your love so sweet
Talk so pretty, but your heart got teeth
Late night devil, put your hands on me
Never, never, never ever let go

Fight so dirty, but your love so sweet
Talk so pretty, but your heart got teeth
Late night devil, put your hands on me
Never, never, never ever let go





Let go

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Dirty D'Sire's song "Teeth" describes a tumultuous relationship in which the singer is torn between the intense love and the destructive behavior of their partner. The first verse highlights the intensity of their love, as the singer expresses that their partner is the only thing they know and the only thing that keeps them warm during cold nights. However, the relationship quickly turns volatile in the second verse, as the singer admits not knowing whether their partner loves them or wants them dead. Their partner's behavior is unpredictable, as they push the singer away only to beg them to stay.


The chorus focuses on the contradictions of their relationship. The singer acknowledges that their partner's love is sweet but also destructive. Their partner's words are charming but their actions have harmful consequences. The singer compares their partner to a devil, with late-night encounters that are both alluring and dangerous. The bridge of the song highlights the mixed emotions that the singer feels towards their partner. They are filled with anxiety and uncertainty, not knowing whether they will make it out of this relationship alive.


Overall, the song conveys the toxic and tumultuous nature of a relationship where love and violence coexist.


Line by Line Meaning

Some days, you're the only thing I know
You are the only constant in my life, sometimes the only thing that remains certain.


Only thing that's burning when the nights grow cold
You are the only thing that keeps me warm and gives me comfort, especially during difficult times.


Can't look away, can't look away
I can't help but be drawn to you, even if I know I should stay away.


Beg you to stay, beg you to stay, yeah
Despite your unpredictable ways, I can't help but desperately plead with you to stay by my side.


Sometimes, you're a stranger in my bed
There are moments when I feel like I don't know you and that you could be anyone, even a stranger to me.


Don't know if you love me or you want me dead
Your actions towards me can be confusing and make me feel unsure about your true intentions and feelings, and even question if they are harmful.


Push me away, push me away
You have a tendency to intentionally distance yourself from me or even push me away.


Then beg me to stay, beg me to stay, yeah
But then you suddenly change your mind and plead with me to not leave you, creating a confusing and frustrating cycle.


Call me in the morning to apologize
After a rough patch or fight, you often try to make amends by calling me in the morning to apologize.


Every little lie gives me butterflies
Even though I know your apologies could be insincere or have ulterior motives, your words still cause me to feel excitement and anticipation.


Something in the way you're looking through my eyes
Your gaze or the way you are looking at me can make me feel like you are seeing through me or that you know me very well.


Don't know if I'm gonna make it out alive
Your actions can put me in emotional distress and make me feel like I am struggling to keep afloat, like I am fighting for my survival.


Fight so dirty, but your love so sweet
You can be argumentative or aggressive, but at the same time, there are moments of tenderness and love that makes me feel swept away by your feelings for me.


Talk so pretty, but your heart got teeth
You know how to say the right things to draw me in or make me feel good, but at the same time, your heart can be just as piercing and hurtful.


Late night devil, put your hands on me
You can be like a seductive devil that has a hold on me, especially at night when temptation is high.


Never, never, never ever let go
Even if I feel like I should let go of this toxic relationship, I can't because you keep a tight grip on me and keep me coming back for more.


Some days, you're the best thing in my life
Despite the negatives, there are moments when you are the highlight of my life and make everything worth it.


Sometimes when I look at you, I see my wife
Occasionally, I see a future with you and can imagine us married and committing to each other.


Then you turn into somebody I don't know
But then your true colors show and you become a person I don't recognize or can't seem to understand.


Blood on my shirt, rose in my hand
I have gone through many highs and lows with you - some moments where I feel loved and others where I feel like I have been hurt or abused.


You're looking at me like you don't know who I am
Even though we have been through so much together, there are moments where it feels like you don't understand me or know who I am as a person.


Still beating
Despite everything, my heart is still beating and I still hold on to hope for us.


Let go
Sometimes, even though I hold on so tightly, I know I need to let go and move on from this turbulent relationship.




Writer(s): Ashton Fletcher Irwin, Carl Sturken, Evan Rogers, Peter Sumner Bernard Hook, Louis Russell Bell, Andrew Wotman, Ryan Tedder, Bernard Sumner, Gillian Lesley Gilbert, Stephen Paul David Morris, Alexandra Leah Tamposi, Luke Robert Hemmings

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