Dead Weight
F.N. Lyrics
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We just grew up together
But now I can't recall your name
No lying
I think I'm done with trying
To tie the hanging thread up
Now I don't care cause
There's nothing left for you to take
Cause you pissed all my time away
I swear to god it feels great
To be dropping dead weight
And I don't want to say a ton
But I want you to know we're done
I swear to god it feels great
To be dropping dead weight
How foolish
Thought you were pushing tulips
The way you left my words unread
Nobody could get me like you got me
But now we both got nothing left
You never know, you never know, you never know
Who'll be your temporary best friend forever
You never know, you never know, you never know
Who'll make you feel like you're whatever
When they leave you might feel better
There's nothing left for you to take
Cause you pissed all my time away
I swear to god it feels great
To be dropping dead weight
And I don't want to say a ton
But I want you to know we're done
I swear to god it feels great
To be dropping dead weight
Call me in another life
Missed your chance to say goodbye
I'll make up your mind
Eat the dust I'll leave behind
Call me in another life
Missed your chance to say goodbye
I'll make up your mind
Eat the dust I'll leave behind
There's nothing left for you to take
Cause you pissed all my time away
I swear to god it feels great
To be dropping dead weight
I swear to god it feels great
To be dropping dead weight
In "Dead Weight," F.N. expresses a sense of liberation and relief from letting go of a toxic relationship. The lyrics suggest that the singer and the person they're addressing had a close bond in the past, growing up together. However, the singer now finds it difficult to remember their name, indicating a loss of connection and emotional attachment.
The chorus emphasizes the singer's newfound freedom. They declare that there is nothing left for the person to take from them, as they have wasted too much time already. The phrase "to be dropping dead weight" symbolizes the act of releasing this burdensome relationship and the weight it placed upon the singer's life. They feel rejuvenated and empowered by cutting ties with this person.
The second verse reveals the deception and hurt caused by the individual. The person's neglectful behavior is compared to leaving the singer's words unread, indicating a lack of interest or care. The lyrics hint at the strong bond the singer once shared with this person, emphasizing their disappointment and sense of loss that such a connection has turned sour. The chorus is then repeated to further emphasize the singer's pleasure in shedding this negative influence.
The final verse suggests a sense of finality and closure. The person had their chance to say goodbye, but now it's too late. The singer has made up their mind to move on, leaving the person to deal with the consequences of their actions. The image of eating the dust left behind portrays the power dynamic shifting, with the singer now moving forward while the other person remains in their past.
Overall, "Dead Weight" is an anthem of empowerment and self-preservation. It explores the personal growth and strength that comes from recognizing when a relationship has become toxic and choosing to let go. The lyrics highlight the relief and happiness that arise from releasing the burdens and negativity associated with such a connection.
Line by Line Meaning
Dear stranger
I used to consider you a close friend, but now we're nothing more than strangers
We just grew up together
We spent a lot of time together and formed a bond while growing up
But now I can't recall your name
Our relationship has diminished to the point where I don't even remember your name
No lying
I'm not going to deceive myself anymore
I think I'm done with trying
I'm exhausted from attempting to salvage our relationship
To tie the hanging thread up
To mend the broken connection between us
Now I don't care cause
I've reached a point where I no longer care about our relationship
There's nothing left for you to take
You've already taken everything from me, leaving me with nothing
Cause you pissed all my time away
You wasted all of my precious time
I swear to god it feels great
I genuinely feel a sense of relief and liberation
To be dropping dead weight
To be cutting ties with someone who is dragging me down
And I don't want to say a ton
I don't want to go into great detail
But I want you to know we're done
I want you to understand that our relationship is over
How foolish
I now realize how foolish I was for believing in you
Thought you were pushing tulips
I thought you were showing genuine affection, but it was all a facade
The way you left my words unread
You ignored and disregarded my thoughts and feelings
Nobody could get me like you got me
No one else understood me as deeply as you did
But now we both got nothing left
Our connection has been completely severed and we have nothing left between us
You never know, you never know, you never know
You can never predict who will be a temporary friend or make you feel special
Who'll be your temporary best friend forever
Someone who you thought would be a close friend turned out to be temporary
Who'll make you feel like you're whatever
Someone who made you feel important and loved
When they leave you might feel better
Once they're gone, you might actually feel relief and improvement
Call me in another life
If there is another life or opportunity in the future, you can contact me then
Missed your chance to say goodbye
You lost your opportunity to bid me farewell
I'll make up your mind
I will make the decision for you
Eat the dust I'll leave behind
You will be left to deal with the consequences of my absence
I swear to god it feels great
I genuinely feel a sense of relief and liberation
To be dropping dead weight
To be cutting ties with someone who is dragging me down
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Written by: Yifan Wu
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