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
The lyrics to "Twisted" by Eminem, Skylar Grey, and Yelawolf speak about a toxic relationship that has become unbearable to endure. The first few lines describe the pain and hurt that come with being in a relationship with a person who seems emotionally distant and uncaring. The lines, "You sit there stone-faced, as if I'm not here/ Can't you see that I've been crying?" indicate that the singer is feeling ignored and undervalued in the relationship, despite the fact that they are hurting deeply.
The chorus of the song paints a vivid picture of the complicated dynamic between the two partners. The repetition of the phrase, "Pain in my neck, thorn in my side/ Stain on my blade, blood on my knife" emphasizes the tumultuous nature of the relationship, while the lines "Been dreaming of her, all of my life/ But she won't come true, she's just my nightmare I woke up to" hint at the singer's realization that the relationship is ultimately harmful and self-destructive.
The second verse shifts perspectives to Yelawolf's take on love as a metaphorical carnival ride that can end up destroying people. The lines "Love is a cannibal ridin' a carnival carousel/ 'Round and 'round we roll, where it stops, baby nobody knows" suggest that love can be all-consuming and unstoppable, like a carnival ride that has gone off the rails. The chorus repeats again at the end of the song, but this time with the added line, "But maybe I'm the twisted one that screwed this up/ So I guess this means goodbye, for now." This final line serves as a realization that perhaps the singer is not blameless in the relationship's negative effects and that it is time to move on.
Line by Line Meaning
You sit there stone-faced, as if I'm not here
You're ignoring me and it hurts
Can't you see that I've been crying?
I'm emotional and in pain
I didn't know you'd be insane
I didn't expect you to be this crazy
Dreams can be so deceiving
Fantasies can be misleading
You're an itch I can't reach, a wound that won't heal
You're a constant source of annoyance and pain
The smell of skin that's burning
The scent of destruction and violence
But it's true, and just say all I am to you is a
It's true that you don't value me
Pain in my neck, thorn in my side
You're a source of discomfort and harm
Stain on my blade, blood on my knife
You've caused me to become violent and aggressive
Been dreaming of her, all of my life
I've longed for someone like her for a long time
But she won't come true, she's just my nightmare I woke up to
She's not real and my fantasy is just a bad dream
She's twisted, he's a rebel, she's sick, he's hard to handle
They're both difficult and complicated people
The worst part of all is he just don't care
He's indifferent and unsympathetic
She's twisted like a rope, that is wrapped around his throat
She's suffocating and controlling him
But the worst part of all is she really don't give a (shit)
She lacks empathy and doesn't care
Love ain't no fairytale, love is a buried nail
Love is not always sweet and magical; it can be painful
Inside of this heart of stone, so you wanna get married? Well
I'm not capable of love and commitment
Romeo, Romeo, smokin' blow with Antonio
I'm rebelling and indulging in drugs
In the back alley takin' shots of whiskey and only gold
I'm drinking and being reckless with money
Juliet's at the nudie bar, doin' God only knows
She's doing something shameful and inappropriate
Neither one of 'em came to see the dog and the pony show
They're not interested in anything wholesome or innocent
But a bitch is a bitch, and a horse is a horse, ain't it?
People and animals are what they are, no matter what
Sorry, I can't afford to get your daddy's old Porsche painted
I'm not rich enough to fulfill your expectations
If a dollar makes you holler, well then I'm gettin' the short change of it
You're demanding and take more than you give
Feel like I've been asleepin' alone and lovin' this angel
I've been alone and fantasizing about a perfect lover
Entangled between a dream and a coma
I'm stuck between fantasy and reality
Walkin' the edge of this cliff, like a sheep to it's owner
I'm risking my life and wellbeing by following someone blindly
Then wake up to this fuckin' bitch with an evil persona
My fantasy lover is actually a terrible person
Now if you say that you hate somebody and you livin' with them
Living with someone you hate is difficult
Then they pack up and leave and then you bitch about how you miss 'em
You realize how much you need someone only after they're gone
You gotta see the pattern of the blood all over the steerin' wheel
You have to recognize the danger and violence in your life
Love is a cannibal ridin' a carnival carousel
Love can be self-destructive and never-ending
'Round and 'round we roll, where it stops, baby nobody knows
We're stuck in an endless cycle of love and destruction
Some people go crazy and they lose control
People can be driven insane by love
Some people jump off, some people won't let go
Some people give up on love, while others cling to it forever
Some people say love, some people say why
Some people question the value of love
Some people don't love, they just want a free ride
Some people are only interested in what they can get from love
The rain won't stop, it'll never dry
The pain and sadness of love will never go away
If she's in the house of pain then love is standin' outside
Love can be painful and cruel
But maybe I'm the twisted one that screwed this up
Maybe the problem is with me
So I guess this means goodbye, for now
We're parting ways for the time being
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., 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