Throwing Stones
Empathy Test Lyrics

Flicking through yesterday's news
Browsing through past events and situations that have already happened

Slipping my neck into the noose again
Feeling trapped or confined in a familiar, self-destructive cycle

Well it fits so well.
Being comfortable with the familiarity of a situation, even if it's not healthy

Doesn't know where her loyalties lie -
Being unsure of someone's true allegiances or motivations

Then again neither do I.
Admitting to also being uncertain or confused about where one stands with someone else

Going out getting drunk on gin
Using alcohol or other vices to cope with emotional pain or stress

Waking up in her arms but then I
Experiencing moments of intimacy or connection, but ultimately feeling unfulfilled or empty

Never knew it would be so hard
Feeling unprepared or overwhelmed by the difficulties of a situation

Never knew I would be a part of this
Feeling like an unwilling participant or victim of circumstances

Bitterness.
Feeling resentful, angry, or hurt by the actions of others

I try to fall awake but I still sleep
Struggling to stay conscious and aware of reality, even when trying hard to do so

Wait for a week but I am weak
Being unable to maintain resolve or discipline for an extended period of time

And resolutions fail
Being disappointed and disheartened by the inability to keep promises to oneself or others

And once again I'm throwing stones
Acting out in frustration, anger, or desperation, often towards someone who may be at least partially responsible for one's troubles

At your window.
Directing one's emotions and actions at someone who may have wronged or hurt them

Stand in the payphone count to ten
Waiting anxiously for a response or some kind of acknowledgement from someone

But you won't call me back again.
Feeling ignored or rejected by someone who once had a closer relationship

Sends a little shiver right through me
Experiencing a physical or emotional reaction to someone else's actions or words

When I hear you running down to me.
Feeling hopeful or excited when sensing someone's approach, only to be let down when they ultimately disappoint

But I know you'll only turn away
Expecting someone to reject or dismiss one's attempts at reconciliation or communication

‘Cause you've got nothing left to say to me
Feeling like someone has moved on or lost interest in maintaining a relationship or connection

Well; hear me out.
Pleading with someone to listen or give one a chance to explain or be heard

Throwing stones
Acting out in frustration, anger, or desperation

At your window.
Directing those emotions and actions towards someone who may have wronged or hurt them

Throwing stones
Continuing to act out, despite the potential futility of the action

At your window.
Directing those emotions and actions towards the same person as before

Throwing stones
Increasing frustration or desperation, despite lack of positive results

At your window.
Continuing to focus those emotions and actions on the same person