Short Circuit
Gail Lyrics


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Short circuit my brain
I′m growing through the pain
I'm blowing every fuse
This love is old news

This computer
Turn it off
Sweet nothings, made me soft
I′ve had enough of seeing your face
Pack your things get out of my place

Now I know you're not mine
I been wasting all my time
Did my best to make you smile
But you don't want to stay a while

So I take it back
All the letters I sent
So I take it back
All my energy spent
And I hate you
Oh and hates a strong word
And I mean it
I hate the rumours I heard

You were never gonna change
This feeling is oh so strange oh
Such a pity I was used
All my love, you abused

Now I turn you into words
Not tattoos, cos that just hurts
But you′re still crawling on my skin
But you′re a poison, that just won't win

Now I know you′re not mine
I been wasting all my time
Did my best to make you smile
But you don't want to stay while

So I take it back
All the letters I sent
So I take it back
All my energy spent
And I hate you
Oh and hates a strong word
And I mean it
I hate the rumours I heard

Short circuit, short circuit
I′m finished, I'm finished
I′m growing, I'm growing
I'm blowing every fuse

So I take it back
All the letters I sent
So I take it back
All my energy spent
And I hate you
And hates a strong word




And I mean it
I hate the rumours I heard

Overall Meaning

In “Short Circuit,” Gail sings about moving on from a toxic relationship that brought her nothing but pain. The repetitive nature of the phrase “short circuit” in the chorus alludes to the electric malfunction of a computer or machine – Gail’s brain has been overwhelmed and paralyzed by the emotional turmoil caused by her former lover. She is growing through the pain, blowing every fuse, and realizing that this love was old news. It's clear that Gail has had enough of this relationship, wanting nothing more but to see her former lover gone.


The verse that follows the chorus, however, shows that Gail has a soft side, as she reflects on the love she had for her former partner. She tries her best to make her partner happy, but when she realizes the relationship is not going anywhere, she takes everything back. Specifically, she takes back all the love letters she wrote and all the energy she invested. Gail feels hatred towards her former love, and she hates the rumors that she heard. It's evident that Gail has been manipulated and used to satisfy her partner's needs. She turns her experience into words, possibly as a way of healing and moving on. In conclusion, “Short Circuit” is a song about self-discovery, healing, and moving on from a toxic and unhealthy relationship.


Line by Line Meaning

Short circuit my brain
My brain is overwhelmed and cannot function due to the emotional pain caused by this relationship


I′m growing through the pain
Despite the pain, I am still growing and learning from this experience


I'm blowing every fuse
I am so emotionally charged that I am pushing myself to the limit and every fuse is breaking


This love is old news
This love has become stale and no longer holds any value or interest to me


This computer
This relationship is like a computer that needs to be turned off or shut down


Turn it off
I need to end this relationship and move on


Sweet nothings, made me soft
Your words of love and affection have weakened me emotionally


I′ve had enough of seeing your face
I am sick of looking at you and being reminded of the pain you've caused me


Pack your things get out of my place
It's time for you to leave and never come back


Now I know you're not mine
I finally realize that you were never really mine to begin with


I been wasting all my time
I have spent too much of my time and energy on this relationship


Did my best to make you smile
I tried my best to make you happy, but it was never enough


But you don't want to stay a while
You never wanted to commit or stay in this relationship for the long term


So I take it back
I am retracting all the efforts and energy I put into this relationship


All the letters I sent
I regret ever sending you any letters or messages of love


And I hate you
I despise you for the pain you've caused me


And hates a strong word
Hate is a very powerful emotion, but it accurately captures how I feel about you


And I mean it
I am not exaggerating when I say that I hate you


I hate the rumours I heard
I am angry about the rumors I've heard about you and how they've affected our relationship


This feeling is oh so strange oh
This feeling of heartbreak and betrayal is very unfamiliar and confusing to me


Such a pity I was used
It's unfortunate that you used me for your own benefit and didn't care about my feelings


All my love, you abused
You took advantage of my love and used it to benefit yourself without any regard for my feelings


Now I turn you into words
I am using my words to express my emotions and turn my pain into something productive


Not tattoos, cos that just hurts
I am not permanently marking my body with your name or any symbol of this relationship because it would be too painful


But you′re still crawling on my skin
You still have a hold on me emotionally and it's difficult for me to move on


But you′re a poison, that just won't win
Even though you still affect me, I know that you are toxic and I will not let you win over me


Short circuit, short circuit
My brain is short circuiting from the emotional pain of this relationship


I′m finished, I'm finished
I am done with this relationship and I am finally moving on


I′m growing, I'm growing
I am still growing and learning even from the pain this relationship caused me




Writer(s): Zaynab Abigail

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