Distance
Ed Matus' Struggle Lyrics
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Control me effortlessly.
A dim projection.
Once again my memory fails.
And i regret this toll of wasted honesty.
So i pull back and leave you here.
When things fall down.
I will not be another shoulder.
I will not be another shoulder.
So i try too hard.
You tell me.
I can only bleed this way.
But with all your strength to mock me.
I may never lift my head again.
Never feel the same again.
When things fall down.
I will not be another shoulder.
Decide once and for all.
I will not be another shoulder.
Deeply embedded.
In spite of everything i've said.
I wont forget this.
Completely blinded by the cold shock of running aground.
I will not be another shoulder
The lyrics to Ed Matus' Struggle's song Distance convey a sense of frustration and resignation towards a relationship that seems to have come to a dead end. The singer seems to feel controlled and manipulated by his partner, who has a way of effortlessly taking advantage of his sympathies. He laments his own failings in memory and honesty, regretting the toll they have taken on him. As a result, he decides to pull back and leave his partner alone, refusing to be their emotional support anymore.
The singer seems to be struggling with his own emotions, trying too hard to stay positive and strong despite feeling drained and defeated. His partner's mockery adds insult to injury, causing him to feel even more defeated and powerless. He reflects on the possibility of never feeling the same again, especially when things fall down. However, he makes it clear that he will not be another shoulder to cry on, indicating that he is tired of being taken for granted and wants to move on.
Throughout the song, the singer expresses a deep sense of loss and hurt, feeling completely blindsided by the sudden collapse of his relationship. He speaks of being deeply embedded in the past, unable to forget the pain that has been inflicted upon him. Despite this, he refuses to be a passive victim and asserts his independence, refusing to put himself in a position to be hurt again.
Line by Line Meaning
Sympathetic.
I am empathetic towards you and your struggles.
Control me effortlessly.
You have power over me and can manipulate me easily.
A dim projection.
My future seems uncertain and unclear.
Once again my memory fails.
I am unable to remember important details which may lead to my downfall.
And i regret this toll of wasted honesty.
I am remorseful about being honest as it has caused problems for me.
So i pull back and leave you here.
I am retreating and leaving you behind in order to protect myself.
When things fall down.
During times of trouble and chaos.
I will not be another shoulder.
I refuse to be a source of support for someone who will not reciprocate that support.
Decide once and for all.
Make a definitive choice.
So i try too hard.
I am putting too much effort into something.
You tell me.
You are dictating the situation to me.
I can only bleed this way.
I can only express my pain and emotions in a certain manner.
But with all your strength to mock me.
You are mocking and belittling me despite your own strength.
I may never lift my head again.
I may never regain my confidence or self-assuredness.
Never feel the same again.
My experiences have changed me and I will never be the same person as before.
Deeply embedded.
It is ingrained within me.
In spite of everything i've said.
Regardless of what I have expressed or conveyed to you.
I wont forget this.
I will remember this experience for a long time.
Completely blinded by the cold shock of running aground.
I am completely overwhelmed and incapacitated by unforeseen circumstances.
I will not be another shoulder.
I will not provide you with a source of support when you cannot do the same for me.
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