Slow Grenade
Ellie Goulding Lyrics


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Help me, my God, this got messy
Least I got the best seat
'Cause we put on one hell of a show
Waiting, I just keep on waiting
For the final curtain
'Cause I just can't let go of your love

Ooh
You say name like you know my dark side, ooh
Can't beat the taste of the tears that I'll cry, ooh

Slow grenade is blowing up my mistakes
So why don't I, why don't I stop it?
Still got time for me to stop it
It's like a part of me must want it
That's why I'm not running from it
Can't escape this blowing up
In my face so why can't I
Why can't I stop it?
Still got time for me to stop it
It's like a part of me must love it
That's why I'm not running from it

Crazy, late nights in the city
Drink until you hate me
Then say that I should just let you go
But hold on, why do we still hold on?
Think that we should move on
But we're too scared of being alone

Ooh
You say name like you know my dark side, ooh
Can't beat the taste of the tears that I'll cry, ooh

Slow grenade is blowing up my mistakes
So why don't I, why don't I stop it?
Still got time for me to stop it
It's like a part of me must want it
That's why I'm not running from it
Can't escape this blowing up
In my face so why can't I
Why can't I stop it?
Still got time for me to stop it
It's like a part of me must love it
That's why I'm not running from it
(Ah-ooh, ah-ooh)
Why can't I stop it?
Still got time for me to stop it
It's like a part of me must love it
That's why I'm not running from it

Help me, my God, this got messy
Least I got the best seat
'Cause we put on one hell of a show, whoa, yeah

Oh, slow grenade is blowing up my mistakes
So why don't I, why don't I stop it?
Still got time for me to stop it
It's like a part of me must want it
That's why I'm not running from it
Can't escape this blowing up
In my face, so why can't I
Why can't I stop it?
Still got time for me to stop it
It's like a part of me must love it
That's why I'm not running from it
(Ah-ooh, ah-ooh) Oh
Why can't I stop it?
Still got time for me to stop it




It's like a part of me must love it
That's why I'm not running from it

Overall Meaning

The song "Slow Grenade" by Ellie Goulding and Lauv is about the struggle of trying to let go of a toxic relationship. The lyrics highlight the painful experiences that come with being in a difficult situation, and the ongoing struggle to give up something that you know is not good for you. The chorus talks about a "slow grenade" that is blowing up the singer's mistakes, representing how the unhealthy relationship is causing them harm. Despite this, they find themselves unable to walk away from the love they have for their partner, even though they know it is not healthy for them.


The lyrics suggest that the singer is torn between the fear of being alone and the fear of continuing to be in a toxic relationship. They refer to the late nights spent drinking, tearing up, and constantly waiting for the final curtain to fall, signifying the end of the suffering. However, they can't seem to escape the love they have for their partner, and this is represented by the metaphor of the "slow grenade." The song ends on a somewhat hopeful note, suggesting that the singer still has time to stop the self-destructive cycle and learn to love themselves enough to walk away from the relationship.


Line by Line Meaning

Help me, my God, this got messy
The situation has become complicated and I ask for divine intervention


Least I got the best seat
I may not be in control, but at least I can observe everything that's happening


'Cause we put on one hell of a show
Our relationship may be tumultuous, but it's certainly not boring


Waiting, I just keep on waiting
I'm waiting for something to happen or for a resolution to come


For the final curtain
I'm waiting for our relationship to come to a definitive end


'Cause I just can't let go of your love
Even though our relationship may be toxic, I still can't let go of my feelings for you


You say name like you know my dark side, ooh
You speak my name as if you know the parts of me that I try to keep hidden


Can't beat the taste of the tears that I'll cry, ooh
I know I'll end up getting hurt, but I keep coming back for more


Slow grenade is blowing up my mistakes
Our relationship is like a slow-burning explosive, causing me to re-live my past mistakes


So why don't I, why don't I stop it?
I know I should put an end to this toxic dynamic, but I can't seem to take the necessary steps


Still got time for me to stop it
There's still time for me to make a change and turn things around


It's like a part of me must want it
Despite the negative aspects of our relationship, there's a part of me that's drawn to it


That's why I'm not running from it
I'm not trying to escape this situation because I'm still holding on to hope


Can't escape this blowing up in my face so why can't I
The issues in our relationship keep resurfacing and causing me pain, yet I can't seem to break free


Crazy, late nights in the city
We engage in reckless behavior when we're together


Drink until you hate me
We consume alcohol to numb our emotions and temporarily forget our problems


Then say that I should just let you go
The morning after, we regret our actions and realize that we should let each other go


But hold on, why do we still hold on?
Despite our regrets, we can't seem to let go of each other


Think that we should move on
We know deep down that we should move on from this relationship


But we're too scared of being alone
We continue to hold on to each other because we fear being alone


(Ah-ooh, ah-ooh)
Vocalization




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Ari Leff, Brett Leland McLaughlin, Ellie Goulding, Joseph Bryn Kearns, Oscar Michael Gorres

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@LuigiGrosu

The chorus of this song is literally all i needed this year to feel better. It cleared my skin permanently.

@camren5h808

Luigi Grosu for real though

@floruishing9166

Crying

@Kidfromthesky13

🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰

@r.e.mbeauty

the pre-chorus is also so good

@tribesail1336

😂 😂 😂

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@oussamachetat1278

i really don't understand why people do not like this MASTERPIECE.

@3alamasmaeliltab598

Are you serious??

@yanaira86

Because they what the same comercial shit. They don’t know art standards.

@marcusgeier5001

Because both individual artists have much better songs

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