Three Simple Words
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Open up my eyes, flooded with daylight
Another sleepless night turns color black and white
With all the things I've said
There is just regret, repeating in my head

Hands into a fist, static in my head
Now I'm sitting face to face with loneliness
What did I expect, did I see forever in you?

I never want it to hurt more than it should
I hope you're satisfied, I never could

Time to close my eyes, forget about this mess
And try to fix this tragic loss of innocence
But how can I forget, the things I have inside
When everything is dead?

I never want it to hurt more than it should
I hope you're satisfied, I never could
Can't you see, you left me on my own
Give me one good reason why I should let go





With my hands around your neck
Who will stop me now?

Overall Meaning

In Finch's song "Three Simple Words", the lyrics describe the aftermath of a failed relationship. The singer of the song is struggling to come to terms with the heartbreak and the fact that they were unable to make the relationship work. The lyrics paint a picture of despair and regret as they try to come to terms with the loss of the person they once loved.


The opening lines of the song speak to the singer's sleepless nights and tortured thoughts. The line "Another sleepless night turns color black and white" paints a vivid image of what it feels like to be in the throes of heartbreak. The singer recognizes that they are consumed by regret and that their actions have had a devastating impact on their relationship.


As the song progresses, the singer's despair is palpable. They turn inward, struggling with thoughts of loneliness and desperation. They wonder if they ever truly knew the person they were in a relationship with and question what they expected from the relationship. Ultimately, the singer acknowledges their pain and recognizes that they are helpless to change the outcome. The final lines of the song are the most haunting, as the singer seems to suggest that they are capable of violence, stating "With my hands around your neck, who will stop me now?"


Overall, "Three Simple Words" is a powerful song that captures the devastation of a failed relationship. The lyrics are raw and honest, painting a vivid picture of the singer's heartbreak and regret.


Line by Line Meaning

Open up my eyes, flooded with daylight
As I wake up from another sleepless night, I feel the brightness of the day hit me hard.


Another sleepless night turns color black and white
The anguish I feel makes me unable to enjoy even the simple pleasures of life.


With all the things I've said
I regret the words that came out of my mouth when I thought I had nothing to lose.


There is just regret, repeating in my head
I replay those moments of anger and desperation, realizing that I can't take back what I said.


Hands into a fist, static in my head
I'm consumed by the feeling of anger, unable to shake off the negative energy inside me.


Now I'm sitting face to face with loneliness
I'm left alone to face the consequences of my actions, feeling isolated and estranged from the world.


What did I expect, did I see forever in you?
Did I foolishly believe that there was a future for us when I knew deep down it was never meant to be?


I never want it to hurt more than it should
I didn't intend for my actions to bring so much pain and suffering.


I hope you're satisfied, I never could
I couldn't live up to your expectations, and I feel like I've let you down.


Time to close my eyes, forget about this mess
It's time for me to try and move on from this situation, and put it behind me.


And try to fix this tragic loss of innocence
I need to find a way to redeem myself and make things right again.


But how can I forget, the things I have inside
I'm struggling to let go of my emotions and the pain that I'm feeling.


When everything is dead?
How can I find the motivation to keep going when everything seems so bleak?


Can't you see, you left me on my own
I feel abandoned and alone because of your actions.


Give me one good reason why I should let go
I need to know that there's a reason for me to move on, and that it's worth letting go of what I had with you.


With my hands around your neck
I'm overcome with anger and a desire to hurt you.


Who will stop me now?
I feel like there's nothing left to lose, and no one can stop me from acting on my anger.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: ALEJANDRO M. LINARES, ALEJANDRO MARTINEZ LINARES, ALEXANDER PAPPAS, DEREK DOHERTY, NATHAN BARCALOW, RANDY STROHMEYER

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Novaldy Pratama

Open up my eyes, flooded with daylight
Another sleepless night turns color black and white
With all the things I've said
There is just regret, repeating in my head

Hands into a fist, static in my head
Now I'm sitting face to face with loneliness
What did I expect, did I see forever in you?

I never want it to hurt more than it should
I hope you're satisfied, I never could

Time to close my eyes, forget about this mess
And try to fix this tragic loss of innocence
But how can I forget, the things I have inside
When everything is dead?

I never want it to hurt more than it should
I hope you're satisfied, I never could
Can't you see, you left me on my own
Give me one good reason why I should let go

With my hands around your neck
Who will stop me now?



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One of the best alt/punk albums ever.

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Novaldy Pratama

Open up my eyes, flooded with daylight
Another sleepless night turns color black and white
With all the things I've said
There is just regret, repeating in my head

Hands into a fist, static in my head
Now I'm sitting face to face with loneliness
What did I expect, did I see forever in you?

I never want it to hurt more than it should
I hope you're satisfied, I never could

Time to close my eyes, forget about this mess
And try to fix this tragic loss of innocence
But how can I forget, the things I have inside
When everything is dead?

I never want it to hurt more than it should
I hope you're satisfied, I never could
Can't you see, you left me on my own
Give me one good reason why I should let go

With my hands around your neck
Who will stop me now?

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2019 and still love this album

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2020 🤘🏻🤘🏻

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2020 and here we are

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