Ellipsis
Fine Fine Titans Lyrics

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Stacking hearts like bones in a prison cell
Keep your ear to the wall and wait for the sound
Her ghost is calling, you wait every night
For the same feeling you felt in flight
I waited for you and hoped you'd fly for me
But you claimed you were too afraid of heights
Those lies that slide right
Through your tongue and teeth

May set you free this time
But in your sleep, they'll be counting
The infidelities you keep
So hold your head up
And count your blessings
And just keep hiding your

Red hands, red hands
You've mastered a plan to get clean
But your dirty hands
They won't catch me
Won't catch
Won't catch
Won't catch

My fractures have torn and ruptures adorned
With words suppressed and hung to dry
We've lost every last syllable that once strung
Together each thought of you and I
But oh that misery, she loves her company
So have your way with me this time
But never again will I let your red hands
Destroy this heart of mine

Red hands, red hands
You've mastered a plan to get clean
But your dirty hands
They won't catch me
Won't catch
Won't catch
Won't catch

You won't catch me
You won't catch

Just let me bleed
You won't catch me
You won't catch me
You won't catch me
You won't catch me, me

Her ghost is calling
You wait every night, wait every night
For the same feeling
You felt in your flight, felt in your flight
I waited for you
And hoped you fly for, hoped you fly for
You claimed you were too
You were too afraid of those heights

You won't catch me
You won't catch

Overall Meaning

In "Ellipsis," Fine Fine Titans sings about a relationship that has gone awry because of the lies and infidelities of one partner. The first stanza introduces the theme of imprisonment and waiting for liberation. The singer compares the stacking of hearts to bones in a prison cell, an image that conveys both the fragility and hardness of the love that once held them together. The line "keep your ear to the wall and wait for the sound" hints at the idea of escape or rescue, but it is only the ghost of the other partner that visits the singer at night, reminding them of the blissful moments they used to share. The second stanza is more confrontational, with the singer addressing the liar directly. The use of "you claimed" instead of "you were" indicates that the excuse of being afraid of heights may have been a lie too. The phrase "those lies that slide right through your tongue and teeth" suggests that the partner is a smooth talker, capable of charming and manipulating their way out of any situation. However, the singer suggests that the truth will catch up with them in the end, even if they manage to fool others.

The chorus, with its repetition of "red hands" and "won't catch me," amplifies the sense of betrayal and defiance. The singer acknowledges that the other partner has tried to cleanse themselves of their guilt, but it's too late. The hands that once held the singer with tenderness are now tainted with lies and deceit. The repeated "won't catch me" can be read both as a defiance against being caught in the web of lies and as a resignation to the fact that the relationship is beyond repair.

The final stanza adds a sense of poetic justice to the narrative. The singer admits to being broken by the lying partner, but also asserts their agency and their determination to move on. The imagery of fractures, torn and ruptured, suggests that the hope and trust that once held the relationship together have been shattered beyond repair. The line "We've lost every last syllable that once strung together each thought of you and I" echoes the earlier line about stacking hearts like bones, emphasizing the loss of communication and connection between the lovers. The statement "never again will I let your red hands destroy this heart of mine" is a clear declaration of independence, suggesting that the singer has learned their lesson and won't be fooled again.

Line by Line Meaning

Stacking hearts like bones in a prison cell
Comparing feelings to bones, to be locked away like a prisoner

Keep your ear to the wall and wait for the sound
Waiting for any hint or clue about what's happening

Her ghost is calling, you wait every night, for the same feeling you felt in flight
Haunted by memories and seeking to relive past feelings

I waited for you and hoped you'd fly for me, but you claimed you were too afraid of heights
Wanting someone to take a chance for them, but they refuse out of fear

Those lies that slide right through your tongue and teeth, may set you free this time, but in your sleep, they'll be counting the infidelities you keep
Warning that lies and dishonesty will have consequences, even if they escape punishment for now

So hold your head up, and count your blessings, and just keep hiding your
Advising to stay positive and grateful, but to continue hiding secrets

Red hands, red hands, you've mastered a plan to get clean, but your dirty hands, they won't catch me, won't catch, won't catch, won't catch
Acknowledging an attempt to change, but refusing to be caught up in the mess

My fractures have torn and ruptures adorned, with words suppressed and hung to dry, we've lost every last syllable that once strung together each thought of you and I
Expressing emotional pain and a loss of connection in a relationship

But oh that misery, she loves her company, so have your way with me this time, but never again will I let your red hands destroy this heart of mine
Realizing that they've been a victim of repeated harm and vowing to not let it happen again

You won't catch me, you won't catch
Reiterating that they refuse to be caught up in the lies and hurt

Just let me bleed, you won't catch me, you won't catch me, you won't catch me, you won't catch me, me
Preferring to deal with the pain and move on independently

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