Ivy
Ericdoa Lyrics


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Guide me
I got lots of spirits right beside me
I don't like your parties, don't invite me
Through it in my face just to spite me
Ivy
Guide me
I got lots of spirits right beside me
I don't like your parties, don't invite me
Through it in my face just to spite me
Ivy

I'm outside wit my windows down
How you unknown in your own hometown?
Haven't been home in a while, baby show me what I missed
So many things that I don't know but I guess ignorance is bliss
But you don't believe me
Say I feel like garbage because that's the way you treat me
You said that you were trouble but I ignored it completely
Don't really know how I can put this sweetly
You got me in your grasp, I'm just hoping you release me
Guide me
I don't like your parties don't invite me
I don't like your parties don't invite me
Throw it in my face just to spite me
Ivy
Guide me
I got lots of spirits right beside me
I don't like your parties, don't invite me




Through it in my face just to spite me
Ivy

Overall Meaning

In Ericdoa's song "Ivy," the singer seems to be struggling with the negative effects of a toxic relationship. The repeated line "Guide me" implies a sense of lostness and a desire for guidance, perhaps from a higher power. The "spirits" referred to in the second line could be interpreted as either actual spirits or a metaphor for the singer's inner turmoil. Regardless, they are described as being "right beside" the singer, indicating that they are a constant presence in their life.


The next few lines suggest that the singer has experienced rejection or mistreatment from someone close to them. The repetition of "I don't like your parties, don't invite me" could be seen as a refusal to be a part of the toxic person's life. The phrase "Throw it in my face just to spite me" implies that the person has deliberately hurt the singer, perhaps to feed their own ego or to seek revenge for some perceived slight.


In the second verse, the singer shifts focus to their own feelings of disconnection from their hometown. This could be interpreted in a number of ways - perhaps they have moved away and feel like an outsider, or perhaps they have simply lost touch with people they used to know. They express a desire to be shown "what [they] missed," but also acknowledge that there are "so many things that [they] don't know." This could be seen as an admission of vulnerability, a willingness to learn and grow.


Ultimately, the song seems to be about the struggle to break free from toxic relationships and feelings of isolation. The repeated refrain of "Guide me" suggests a longing for direction and purpose, while the imagery of "spirits" and toxic parties implies a sense of chaos and confusion. Overall, the lyrics are quite poetic and open to interpretation, making "Ivy" a compelling piece of music.


Line by Line Meaning

Guide me
Asking for guidance and help


I got lots of spirits right beside me
Feeling the presence of ghosts or inner demons


I don't like your parties, don't invite me
Rejecting social events and gatherings


Throw it in my face just to spite me
Being confronted with negativity or criticism


Ivy
Symbolizing the destructive nature of a toxic relationship


I'm outside wit my windows down
Trying to escape from the pressure and confinement of a difficult situation


How you unknown in your own hometown?
Questioning the lack of recognition or belonging in one's own community


Haven't been home in a while, baby show me what I missed
Longing for a sense of familiarity and rediscovery of the past


So many things that I don't know but I guess ignorance is bliss
Recognizing the freedom of not knowing certain things


But you don't believe me
Facing disbelief and lack of trust


Say I feel like garbage because that's the way you treat me
Feeling worthless and unappreciated due to mistreatment


You said that you were trouble but I ignored it completely
Regretting not taking warning signs seriously


Don't really know how I can put this sweetly
Struggling to express oneself in a kind and gentle manner


You got me in your grasp, I'm just hoping you release me
Feeling trapped and hoping for liberation




Writer(s): Eric Lopez

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