STING
Former Vandal Lyrics
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At least, that's what I tell myself
Til it′s 2:12, you turn up at my place
Headlights out, end of the driveway
Ain't no harm in a little bit of conversation
I talk, you tune me out
God, I need, but don't want it
I talk, you tune me out
God, I need, but don′t want it
I don′t want it
Don't come over
And don′t get too close to me
No composure I,
I get a little bit, little bit dirty
Don't come over
And don′t be too good to me
I'm not proud of it, please
But I want it to sting
Warm blood, baby, fuck a little separation
Why should I deny myself
God, I′m unwell, must be a weak man
Hurts like hell, just what I needed
Warm blood, I'm a sucker for the stimulation
I talk, you tune me out
God, I need, but don't want it
(I get what I want)
I talk, you tune me out
God, I need, but don′t want it
I don′t want it
Don't come over
And don′t get too close to me
No composure I,
I get a little bit, little bit dirty
Don't come over
And don′t be too good to me
I'm not proud of it, please
But I want it to sting
Caught up all in your meanstreak
Touch me like you don′t need me
You don't need to be sweet, I want it
Caught up all in your meanstreak
Touch me like you don't need me
You don′t need to be sweet, I want it
Don′t come over
And don't get too close to me
No composure I,
I get a little bit, little bit dirty
Don′t come over
And don't be too good to me
I′m not proud of it, please
But I want it to sting
I want it, I want it, I want it
The song "Sting" by Former Vandal is about a situation where a person is struggling with their desires and impulses. The first verse talks about how the person is justifying their actions to themselves, saying that there's no harm in a little bit of conversation. However, when the person they are attracted to shows up at their house, they start to feel conflicted. The second verse describes how the attraction is so strong that the person is willing to disregard their own well-being for it, using the imagery of warm blood to symbolize their desire.
The chorus repeats the idea that the person wants their desires to "sting", which could mean that they want to feel the pain from giving into temptation. The bridge talks about how the person wants to be touched and desired, even if it's not in a kind or loving way.
Overall, the song explores themes of desire, temptation, and self-control. The lyrics suggest that the person is struggling with their own impulses and is willing to accept the consequences of their actions, even if it means feeling pain or regret.
Line by Line Meaning
Ain′t no harm in a little bit of conversation
It's harmless to have some small talk.
At least, that's what I tell myself
I convince myself that it is fine to chat.
Til it's 2:12, you turn up at my place
Until you show up at my door unexpectedly at 2:12 AM.
Headlights out, end of the driveway
Your car's headlights have been turned off at the end of my driveway.
I talk, you tune me out
I speak to you, but you ignore me.
God, I need, but don't want it
I crave something, but I do not really want it.
(I get what I want)
(I know that I typically get what I want)
I don't want it
I do not want to experience this thing I desire.
Don't come over
Please do not come to my place.
And don't get too close to me
And do not get too physically close to me.
No composure I,
I am without composure (emotionally unstable).
I get a little bit, little bit dirty
I become more wanton, more impure.
Don't come over
Please do not come to my place.
And don't be too good to me
And do not treat me too kindly.
I'm not proud of it, please
I am ashamed of myself, please understand.
But I want it to sting
Yet, I still desire it and want to feel its painful effects.
Warm blood, baby, fuck a little separation
The warmth of your presence, I want to fuck this distance between us.
Why should I deny myself
I should not deny myself this feeling.
God, I'm unwell, must be a weak man
I am unwell, God; I must be a weak man for wanting this.
Hurts like hell, just what I needed
The pain it causes me is exquisite; it is precisely what I needed.
Warm blood, I'm a sucker for the stimulation
Your warm blood excites me, I am a sucker for this stimulation.
Caught up all in your meanstreak
I am deliriously immersed in your streak of cruelty.
Touch me like you don't need me
Touch me as if you do not hold any need for me beside your own gratification.
You don't need to be sweet, I want it
You do not need to be sweet to me, just as I desire it.
I want it, I want it, I want it
I want this, I want this, I want this!
Writer(s): Christian Delzoppo
Contributed by Alex D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@skyworld3393
The lack of views is criminal, this is a banger!
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@mylesgxtreme2106
2 seconds in and I already know it will be a banger
@tgibmps6756
omg yes i’ve missed this
@kitttyyyyyyyy
damn that intro hit 😼😼 !!!!
@TrVlogs82
Oh wow, I missed your music.
@DabbleDAM
Dude I got major JT vibes from this. Been a longtime spotify and apple music listener, always looking forward to the next track. We really dig your music here, sending you lots of love and good vibes hope all is well Quinn!
@brittanybeck5452
I am so in love with this song! Omg its such a bop, i cannot explain in words how much i love it. You guys are so fucking talented. Ive had this on repeat since it came out. I just cant stop listening. I love you guys 💕
@catastrophicmedley9252
Never clicked faster 🤣