Twisted
Eminem; Skylar Grey; Yelawolf Lyrics
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Can't you see that I've been crying?
I didn't know you'd be insane
Dreams can be so deceiving
You're an itch I can't reach, a wound that won't heal
The smell of skin that's burning
I didn't know you'd be insane
But it's true, and just say all I am to you is a
Pain in my neck, thorn in my side
Stain on my blade, blood on my knife
Been dreaming of her, all of my life
But she won't come true, she's just my nightmare I woke up to
She's twisted, he's a rebel, she's sick, he's hard to handle
The worst part of all is he just don't care
She's twisted like a rope, that is wrapped around his throat
But the worst part of all is she really don't give a (shit)
(She don't give a shit)
Sometimes I wish that you'd just die
'Cause I'm too afraid of leaving
I didn't know you'd be insane
Dreams can be so deceiving
(How did it come to this?
Why do I fantasize to kill you when you're sleeping?)
I didn't know you feel the same
When I say you're no good, all you are to me, is a
Pain in my neck, thorn in my side
Stain on my blade, blood on my knife
Been dreaming of her, all of my life
But she won't come true, she's just my nightmare I woke up to
She's twisted, he's a rebel, she's sick, he's hard to handle
The worst part of all is he just don't care
She's twisted like a rope, that is wrapped around his throat
But the worst part of all is she really don't give a
Love ain't no fairytale, love is a buried nail
Inside of this heart of stone, so you wanna get married? Well
Romeo, Romeo, smokin' blow with Antonio
In the back alley takin' shots of whiskey and only gold
Juliet's at the nudie bar, doin' God only knows
Neither one of 'em came to see the dog and the pony show
But a bitch is a bitch, and a horse is a horse, ain't it?
Sorry, I can't afford to get your daddy's old Porsche painted
Sorry, Juliet that you embedded the sayin'
If a dollar makes you holler, well then I'm gettin' the short change of it
Feel like I've been asleepin' alone and lovin' this angel
Entangled between a dream and a coma
Walkin' the edge of this cliff, like a sheep to it's owner
Then wake up to this fuckin' bitch with an evil persona
Now if you say that you hate somebody and you livin' with them
Then they pack up and leave and then you bitch about how you miss 'em
You gotta see the pattern of the blood all over the steerin' wheel
Love is a cannibal ridin' a carnival carousel
'Round and 'round we roll, where it stops, baby nobody knows
Some people go crazy and they lose control
Some people jump off, some people won't let go
Some people say love, some people say why
Some people don't love, they just want a free ride
The rain won't stop, it'll never dry
If she's in the house of pain then love is standin' outside
She's twisted, he's a rebel, she's sick, he's hard to handle
The worst part of all is he just don't care
She's twisted like a rope, that is wrapped around his throat
But the worst part of all is she really don't give a (shit)
(She don't give a shit)
But maybe I'm the twisted one that screwed this up
So I guess this means goodbye, for now
In Twisted, one can observe a toxic relationship between two people who are not able to understand each other's feelings. The song shows the emotional turmoil that they both go through in their relationship. The opening lines of the song explain how one person feels invisible to the other, despite the tears they shed in their presence. The lyrics then hint at the mental state of one of the persons in the relationship, indicating that they have lost touch with reality. The person is compared to a wound that won't heal, a burning sensation, and an itch that can't be reached, which suggests that he or she may be suffering from some form of mental illness.
As the lyrics progress, the singer expresses how the relationship is a total nightmare. They have the feeling of being trapped and desire to escape the relationship. They contemplate harming their partner, wishing they would just die, but they're too afraid of being alone or leaving. Furthermore, the song highlights how love is not a fairytale, but a buried nail in the heart, which implies that relationships can cause pain and hurt. It gives way to the realization that the relationship is toxic and must come to an end.
Line by Line Meaning
You sit there stone-faced, as if I'm not here
You act like I'm invisible and unimportant to you
Can't you see that I've been crying?
My tears and emotions are not acknowledged by you
I didn't know you'd be insane
I was blindsided by your unpredictable and irrational behaviour
Dreams can be so deceiving
My hopes and aspirations are misleading me
You're an itch I can't reach, a wound that won't heal
You're a constant annoyance and source of pain that I can't get rid of
The smell of skin that's burning
The scent of destruction and chaos is overpowering
But it's true, and just say all I am to you is a
The only worth I have to you is as a meaningless annoyance
Pain in my neck, thorn in my side
You're a constant source of irritation and pain in my life
Stain on my blade, blood on my knife
Your presence in my life has caused harm and destruction
Been dreaming of her, all of my life
I've longed for someone who seems unattainable
But she won't come true, she's just my nightmare I woke up to
The person I've dreamed of is not real and instead has become a source of distress
She's twisted, he's a rebel, she's sick, he's hard to handle
The individuals in this relationship are dysfunctional and challenging
The worst part of all is he just don't care
The most difficult aspect is the apathy of one person involved
She's twisted like a rope, that is wrapped around his throat
She's tightly controlling him and causing him distress
But the worst part of all is she really don't give a (shit)
The most concerning factor is that she has no concern for his wellbeing
Love ain't no fairytale, love is a buried nail
Love is not a perfect, magical story but a hidden danger
Inside of this heart of stone, so you wanna get married? Well
My heart feels cold and unfeeling, so why would you want to be with me?
Romeo, Romeo, smokin' blow with Antonio
Even romantic lovers can indulge in dangerous and harmful behavior
In the back alley takin' shots of whiskey and only gold
They're engaging in reckless and careless behavior, with no regard for consequences
Juliet's at the nudie bar, doin' God only knows
The female lover is participating in similarly risky behavior
Neither one of 'em came to see the dog and the pony show
The frivolous and lighthearted things in life are of no interest to them in their current state
But a bitch is a bitch, and a horse is a horse, ain't it?
People are who they are and there's no changing them
Sorry, I can't afford to get your daddy's old Porsche painted
I can't provide materialistic things for you
Sorry, Juliet that you embedded the sayin'
Sorry that you fell for all the lies and promises
If a dollar makes you holler, well then I'm gettin' the short change of it
If you're only interested in money and materialistic possessions, then I'm not going to provide it for you
Feel like I've been asleepin' alone and lovin' this angel
I'm in love with someone who doesn't love me back, and the situation feels hopeless
Entangled between a dream and a coma
I don't know what's real or not anymore
Walkin' the edge of this cliff, like a sheep to it's owner
I'm blindly following a dangerous path even though I know it's bad for me
Then wake up to this fuckin' bitch with an evil persona
I'm confronted with a cruel and heartless person who I'm in a relationship with
Now if you say that you hate somebody and you livin' with them
If you claim to hate someone yet still stay with them, there's a deeper issue at play
Then they pack up and leave and then you bitch about how you miss 'em
If someone leaves and you're upset about it, it's a sign that you didn't really want them to go
You gotta see the pattern of the blood all over the steerin' wheel
You have to recognize the danger and problems before they get worse
Love is a cannibal ridin' a carnival carousel
Love can be consuming, overpowering, and never-ending
'Round and 'round we roll, where it stops, baby nobody knows
The journey of love is uncertain and unpredictable
Some people go crazy and they lose control
Love can cause people to act irrational and unpredictable
Some people jump off, some people won't let go
Some people leave abruptly or cling to love, even when it's not healthy
Some people say love, some people say why
Some people are willing to take the risk of love, others question if it's worth it
Some people don't love, they just want a free ride
Some people are not in love, but just want materialistic benefits
The rain won't stop, it'll never dry
The pain won't go away and the situation won't improve
If she's in the house of pain then love is standin' outside
Love is outside, but the situation is too painful to let it in
But maybe I'm the twisted one that screwed this up
Perhaps I'm the problem in this situation and caused the issues
So I guess this means goodbye, for now
I'm saying goodbye to this situation, at least for the time being
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, ME GUSTA MUSIC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Herbert Louis Rooney, Luis Edgardo Resto, Mario E Resto, Marshall Mathers, H Hafferman, Michael Wayne Atha
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@dustinlawrence1337
”love ain't no fairytale, love is a buried nail~ inside of this heart of stone, so you wanna get married? Well~
Romeo, Romeo, Smokin blow with Antonio ~
in the back alley taking shots of whiskey and only gold ~
Juliet's at the nudie bar doin lawd only knows~
neither one of them came for the dog and the pony show~.....
Round and round we roll,
where it stops why nobody knows~
some people go crazy n they lose control~
some people jump off, some people won't let go~
some people say love, some people say why?~
some people don't love they just want a free ride~
the rain won't stop, it'll never dry~
if she's in the house of pain then love is standin outside~"
@mythicalsyn4598
I will never forgive this world for not recognizing what an amazing singer Skylar Grey is.
@ag4every1
Same.
@dday__5137
Yea I've been slipping on her to
@tragiicrip9101
Skyler Grey has been recognized, Lupe fiasco put her like 10yrs ago, but I feel whatchu sayin. She is very underrated!
@Dani-ti1dt
Fr
@shannonhagwood9610
OMG, think you need some help
@cyrusardyn
Its nice to hear Eminem just SING once in a while. Its a nice singing voice to hear. Especially with a female duet. :)
@farahgrants6419
I knowwwwww >~< he's amazing whatever he does!
@jamesbianco3287
Cyrus Bain EMINEM IS LOVE. EMINEM IS LIFE.
@apollo4099
You should hear stronger than I was