Shatterproof
Ginger Lyrics

And once more all I heard
The singer is referring to a recurring experience of hearing negative comments and insults.

By lazy lip was ugly word
The singer indicates that these words come easily to the one making them, and they are unkind and hurtful to the target.

Trying to keep a guy from keeping on
The insults are aimed at some male figure, with the intention of causing him to lose motivation or give up.

And sealing up this case shut
The artist suggests that the attackers are trying to cast their victim as someone who has done something wrong or caused some problem, but in reality, it is just an excuse for their bad behavior.

As something that just went wrong
The artist implies that there is no real basis for the accusations or verbal attacks, and the situation is being exaggerated unfairly.

But bitter wine on the grapevine
The singer describes the negative rumors and comments about this person as a form of gossip or hearsay that has become distorted and overly harsh.

Still satisfies the unrefined
The singer suggests that some people who are not thoughtful or compassionate take pleasure in spreading rumors or tearing others down.

And who am I to deny the thrill?
The artist acknowledges that this kind of behavior can be exciting or addicting in a sense, despite its harmful effects.

Just because I don't understand the attraction
The artist is admitting that they do not personally enjoy or approve of this type of negative behavior.

Don't mean no-one will
The artist realizes that others may be drawn to the excitement or social status they gain from participating in such behavior, even if it is hurtful or mean-spirited.

But to hurt me you've got to beat me
The singer asserts that they are strong and resilient, and cannot be easily defeated or harmed by others' hurtful words or actions.

And to beat me you've got to kill me
The artist is using a metaphor to describe how difficult it is to truly break someone's spirit or cause them significant harm.

And I live to see you try
The singer is confident that they can withstand and overcome any challenges or obstacles that come their way, even if others are trying to bring them down.

How can you kill something that will not die?
The singer is emphasizing their own strength and resilience, and how difficult it is to truly defeat someone who is determined to survive and thrive.

Humankind with too much time
The singer is referring to people who are seeking attention or entertainment at the expense of others, and who have nothing better to do with their time than spread rumors or insults.

Create a feature within their minds
The artist is describing how negative thoughts and attitudes can take root and become a part of someone's personality or worldview.

And there in lights is the name they're trying to clear
The artist suggests that their attackers are trying to deflect attention from their own negative behavior by casting blame on someone else.

Setting up the climactic scene
The singer is using a theatrical metaphor to describe how the situation is being staged or set up to create drama or tension.

Where the villain appears
The singer is referring to how their attackers are trying to make them look like the bad guy or the one responsible for some problem or conflict.

And it kind of works, for a little while
The artist acknowledges that their attackers may be successful in convincing some people of their false narrative or negative portrayal, at least temporarily.

But the little minds get a little tired
The artist is suggesting that those who participate in negative behavior and gossip eventually get bored or move on to new targets.

'Til the rumour mill needs a new ingredient
The artist is talking about how the cycle of rumors and negativity never truly ends, and how people will always be looking for new gossip or drama to fuel their own egos.

And justified by their designs
The singer is criticizing those who justify their own bad behavior by blaming someone else or saying that they are doing it for a specific purpose or motive.

They leave behind the new recruitment.
The artist is referring to how those who participate in negativity and gossip are always looking to draw in new people to join them in their behavior.

Haha. Ha ha ha. Ha ha ha ha. Ha ha ha ha uh
This is a moment of dark humor or sarcasm, perhaps emphasizing how ridiculous or petty the situation seems to the singer.

"He's a fool! He's an idiot!"
The singer is quoting or imitating someone else who is making negative comments about a male figure. This line emphasizes the ugliness and pointlessness of such behavior.