Twisted
Eminem Yelawolf Skylar Grey 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 of Eminem Yelawolf Skylar Grey's song "Twisted" describe a toxic and abusive relationship between two individuals, one of whom is portrayed as mentally unstable. The singer is in a state of distress, unable to reach or heal from the emotional and physical pain inflicted by their partner. The pain is compared to an itch that can't be scratched and a wound that won't heal. The singer feels trapped and wishes for death at times. The song also touches on the idea of love being a buried nail in a heart of stone, with the characters being unable to let go of their toxic relationship despite it causing them immense pain.
The chorus uses the metaphor of "twisted" to describe the relationship, with the two characters being intertwined like a rope wrapped around a neck. The worst part of it all is that neither character seems to care about the other's pain. The notion of a love that is more of a curse than a blessing is explored in the lyrics, with a reference to Romeo and Juliet smoking drugs and drinking whiskey, sharing a bleak reality far from the romance depicted in books.
Overall, "Twisted" is a haunting portrayal of a love that is mired in pain, abuse, and mental instability, ending on a note of farewell, either temporarily or permanently. The song sheds light on how abusive relationships can trap people and make them feel helpless, yearning for a way out.
Line by Line Meaning
You sit there stone-faced, as if I'm not here
Your lack of empathy is disheartening
Can't you see that I've been crying?
Do you not understand the severity of this situation?
I didn't know you'd be insane
I was unaware of your unstable mentality
Dreams can be so deceiving
Aspirations can often lead us down the wrong path
You're an itch I can't reach, a wound that won't heal
Your presence is vexing and harmful
The smell of skin that's burning
The atmosphere is tense and uncomfortable
But it's true, and just say all I am to you is a
I am merely a nuisance to you
Pain in my neck, thorn in my side
You constantly cause me discomfort and trouble
Stain on my blade, blood on my knife
You have caused me to resort to drastic measures
Been dreaming of her, all of my life
I have always longed for someone like her
But she won't come true, she's just my nightmare I woke up to
The reality of the situation is that she is not what I had hoped for
She's twisted, he's a rebel, she's sick, he's hard to handle
They are both complicated, difficult people
The worst part of all is he just don't care
He is indifferent to the consequences of his actions
She's twisted like a rope, that is wrapped around his throat
Their relationship is toxic and suffocating
But the worst part of all is she really don't give a (shit)
She is apathetic towards his suffering
Love ain't no fairytale, love is a buried nail
Love can often hurt deeply and be difficult to remove
Inside of this heart of stone, so you wanna get married? Well
My heart has been hardened by past experiences, making it difficult to fully commit
Romeo, Romeo, smokin' blow with Antonio
Love can often lead us down the wrong path
Juliet's at the nudie bar, doin' God only knows
People can often make mistakes and act in ways that are not expected of them
Love is a cannibal ridin' a carnival carousel
Love can consume and destroy us
Some people go crazy and they lose control
Love can drive us to madness and irrational behavior
The rain won't stop, it'll never dry
Pain caused by love can be never-ending
If she's in the house of pain then love is standin' outside
Love can often cause us pain and suffering
But maybe I'm the twisted one that screwed this up
Perhaps I am the one at fault in this situation
So I guess this means goodbye, for now
This is the end of our relationship, at least for the time being
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Universal Music Publishing Group, BMG RIGHTS MANAGEMENT US, LLC
Written by: HERBERT LOUIS ROONEY, LUIS EDGARDO RESTO, MARIO E RESTO, MARSHALL MATHERS, H HAFFERMAN, MICHAEL WAYNE ATHA
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