The Bleeding
Five Finger Death Punch Lyrics
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Remember every little lie
And every last goodbye
Promises you broke, words you choked on
And I never walked away it's still a mystery to me
Well I'm so empty
I'm better off without you and you're better off without me
I'm better off without you and you're better off without me
The lying
The bleeding
The screaming, was tearing me apart
The hatred
Deceiving
The bleeding
It's over
Paint the mirrors black (to forget you)
I still picture your face and the way you used to taste
Roses in a glass dead and wilted
To you this all was nothing
Everything to you is nothing
Well you're so filthy
I'm better off without you and you're better off without me
Well I'm so ugly
You're better off without me and I'm better off without
The lying
The bleeding
The screaming, was tearing me apart
The hatred
The beatings
Disaster
It's over
As wicked as you are, you're beautiful to me
You're the darkest burning star, your my perfect disease
The lying
The bleeding
The screaming, was tearing me apart
The hatred
The beatings
It's over
Disaster
The lying
The bleeding
The screaming, was tearing me apart
The hatred
The beatings
It's over
Disaster
It's over now
In Five Finger Death Punch's song The Bleeding, the lyrics speak of a failed, toxic relationship. The singer remembers all the lies and broken promises that the partner made, but still stayed with them. The relationship was filled with screaming, deception, and violence, which caused the singer pain and made them feel empty. They both finally realize that they are better off without each other, no matter how ugly or filthy they feel they are. Even though the partner was wicked and caused disaster, the singer still saw beauty in them, and they were the singer's perfect disease.
The song portrays the intense pain and trauma caused by a toxic relationship. The lyrics show how people stay in such situations, even when they are aware of how harmful it is. They feel empty and devoid of happiness, longing for closure and moving on. Despite the pain, there is still some kind of attraction that keeps them in the relationship. It's a twisted and dangerous cycle.
Line by Line Meaning
I remember when all the games began
I recall the start of our relationship, the beginning of all the lies and deception.
Remember every little lie
I still have memories of all the lies you ever told me.
And every last goodbye
I remember every time you left me, even the last goodbye.
Promises you broke, words you choked on
You never kept any of your promises and even had trouble speaking the truth.
And I never walked away it's still a mystery to me
Despite all the pain, I never left, and I still don't understand why.
Well I'm so empty
I feel hollow and incomplete.
I'm better off without you and you're better off without me
We both are better off without each other.
Well you're so unclean
You have become immoral and dirty.
Well I'm so ugly
I perceive myself as vile and unattractive.
The screaming, was tearing me apart
The painful arguments and fights were destroying me.
The hatred
The intense feelings of disgust and hatred.
Deceiving
The act of lying and misleading me.
It's over
Our relationship has ended.
Paint the mirrors black (to forget you)
I try to forget you by covering everything that reminds me of you.
I still picture your face and the way you used to taste
I still have vivid memories of you and how our relationship used to feel.
Roses in a glass dead and wilted
The roses that you gave me as a sign of your love are now dead and signify the end of a relationship.
To you this all was nothing
Our relationship never meant anything to you.
Everything to you is nothing
You don't value anything in this relationship.
Well you're so filthy
You have become immoral and dirty.
You're better off without me and I'm better off without
We both are better off without each other.
Disaster
Our relationship was a catastrophe.
As wicked as you are, you're beautiful to me
Despite all the wrongs, I still find you beautiful and attractive.
You're the darkest burning star, your my perfect disease
You may be toxic but I still can't stay away from you, making you my perfect and incurable disease.
It's over now
Our relationship has finally ended.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: Ivan Moody, Zoltan Bathroy
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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I remember when all the games began
Remember every little lie
And every last goodbye
Promises you broke, words you choked on
And I never walked away its still a mystery to me
Well I'm so empty
I'm better off without you and you're better off without me
Well you're so unclean
I'm better off without you and you're better off without me
The lying
The bleeding
The screaming, was tearing me apart
The hatred
Deceiving
The bleeding
It's over
Paint the mirrors black (to forget you)
I still picture your face and the way you used to taste
Roses in a glass dead and wilted
To you this all was nothing,
Everything to you is nothing
Well you're so filthy
I'm better off without you and you're better off without me
Well I'm so ugly
You're better off without me and I'm better off without
The lying
The bleeding
The screaming, was tearing me apart
The hatred
The beatings
Disaster
It's over
As wicked as you are, you're beautiful to me
You're the darkest burning star, your my perfect disease
The lying
The bleeding
The screaming, was tearing me apart
The hatred
The beatings
It's over
Disaster
The lying
The bleeding
The screaming, was tearing me apart
The hatred
The beatings
It's over
Disaster
It's over now
@dog210christian
“When we were over in Iraq playing our USO tour in Iraq, I had one soldier come up to me, and he laid a burnt iPod down on the table. He didn't ask me to sign it. He wanted me to keep it. I looked at him a bit funny at first. He told me one of his closest friends went out on a mission and didn't make it back. Let's leave it at that. When they found him and his things, his iPod was stuck on "The Bleeding". The last thing he was listening to before he went was one of our songs. I literally teared up. I had no words at the time. It gives new life to your soul that you mean so much to another person. Growing up, music was all I had so it speaks volumes.” - Ivan Moody
@brianfronczak2066
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@braydenblea5692
Daniel Stauffer yo why the heck is it dumb
@mickiroes4868
A Beautiful memory put me in tears and for who said it was Dumb I was a military Army wife maybe if your young ass went to fight for our country and did something for your county you wouldn't feel this way..
@braydenblea5692
+Micki Roes thank you, I'm thirteen and when I'm older I'm going in the national guard and tell your husband I thank him for his service.
@candicebarnhill9380
dog210christian ❤❤Ivan Moody
@fromwithin8916
After suffering 12 years of domestic violence, I discovered this video and realised that enough was enough. Thank you for giving me the strength to get out. You will never know how much this song has helped me.
@aryanrath491
I Know This Song Always Heal 💖💖💖💖💖💖❤️❤️❤️ Us 💣💣💣💣⚡⚡⚡⚡⚡⚡
@cindyminahan
I agree I love the song the first time I heard it the music in it and stuff you know it's real s*** man it's real life what they sing that's what music is for to get you through the rough times
@kellycostello220
So happy for u!!!