slave
Gnarlah Lyrics
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But now you're holding me a slave
You're looking at me from the end of my street I want you to leave baby
And now you're holding me a slave
My head is buried in the ground
And I won't ever make a sound
There's this voice in my head creature inside my bed I want you to leave baby
But now you're holding me a slave
And now you're holding me a slave
My head is buried in the ground, and I won't ever make a sound
My head is buried in the ground, and I won't ever make a sound
The lyrics of Gnarlah's Slave showcase the inner turmoil of an individual who is trapped in a toxic and controlling relationship. The lyrics hint at the idea that the relationship started off pleasantly enough, but it has degraded to the point where the singer feels like a slave who is being held captive. The opening lines of "Breaking apart what was there at the start, it won't bother me baby" suggest that the singer is aware that the relationship has deteriorated, but they are resigned to the fact that it is unlikely to elicit a strong emotional response from them.
The chorus of "And now you're holding me a slave" is repeated throughout the song, emphasizing the way the singer sees themselves as trapped and powerless in the relationship. The lyrics suggest that the singer wants the other person to leave and move on, but they are unable to break free from the chains of the toxic relationship. The line "My head is buried in the ground, and I won't ever make a sound" indicates that the singer has lost their voice in the relationship and is resigned to living in misery.
Overall, the lyrics of Slave are a powerful portrayal of the feeling of being trapped in a difficult relationship that one feels powerless to escape from.
Line by Line Meaning
Breaking apart what was there at the start it won't bother me baby
I'm fine with losing what we had in the beginning
But now you're holding me a slave
I feel trapped and powerless under your control
You're looking at me from the end of my street I want you to leave baby
I don't want you in my life anymore, stay away from me
And now you're holding me a slave
Despite my wishes, you still have control over me
My head is buried in the ground
I'm avoiding reality and the truth of my situation
And I won't ever make a sound
I'm too afraid to express my feelings and stand up for myself
There's this voice in my head creature inside my bed I want you to leave baby
You've invaded not only my life, but my thoughts and dreams as well
But now you're holding me a slave
I can't escape your grasp on me
At the back of my mind I am trying to find a reason to love you baby
I'm struggling to justify my feelings and why I'm still with you
And now you're holding me a slave
You still have complete control over me, despite my doubts
My head is buried in the ground, and I won't ever make a sound
I'm still unable to face the truth and speak up for myself
Lyrics © DistroKid, Sentric Music
Written by: Caedren Woods, Jacob Andrews, Travis Powers
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