Cherry Pits
Grayson Lyrics
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Biting out cherry pits you can't keep
Can't keep touching her but loving me
Can't keep running me down I know you think we need
Need, we need
Need
You can't have it all
It's your own damn fault
Bite every hand that feeds you
Baby know nobody needs you
I spent all my time
Forced into your side
And now I'm getting to see too
Baby know nobody needs you
I clip you, strip you from my heart
Ya sculpt me, shape me
I can't stay where you are
Ha
If I fold my lips, I'll do it again
(I'll do it, I'll do it again)
If I run from this, it will never end
You can't have it all
It's your own damn fault
Bite every hand that feeds you
Baby know nobody needs you
I spent all my time
Forced into your side
And now I'm getting to see too
Baby know nobody needs you
You can't have it all
It's your own damn fault
Bite every hand that feeds you
Baby know nobody needs you
I spent all my time
Forced into your side
And now I'm getting to see too
Baby know nobody needs you
And I know I've said it a thousand times,
And I've gone through this a thousand times
But I've gone through you and I think I'm fine
You can't have it all
It's your own damn fault
Bite every hand that feeds you
Baby know nobody needs you
I spent all my time
Forced into your side
And now I'm getting to see too
Baby know nobody needs you
You can't have it all
It's your own damn fault
Bite every hand that feeds you
Baby know nobody needs you
I spent all my time
Forced into your side
And now I'm getting to see too
Baby know nobody needs you
In Grayson's song Cherry Pits, the lyrics depict a scenario of a relationship gone awry. The opening lines "Right behind this, I can feel your teeth, Biting out cherry pits you can't keep" convey a sense of discomfort and unease. There is a clear feeling of unease with the partner and their actions. The subsequent lines "Can't keep touching her but loving me, Can't keep running me down I know you think we need" reflect on the partner's attempt at being unfaithful while still holding onto the singer of the song. The subsequent use of "we need" is ambiguous as to who the 'we' is but it implies that both parties are somehow intertwined.
The chorus "You can't have it all, It's your own damn fault, Bite every hand that feeds you, Baby know nobody needs you, I spent all my time, Forced into your side, And now I'm getting to see too, Baby know nobody needs you" has a heavy air of defiance as the singer lets go of their partner and sees them for who they are. They have come to the realization that their partner has been selfish and unappreciative of their efforts. The line "I spent all my time, Forced into your side" suggests that the singer had put everything into the relationship and was consumed by it.
The bridge of the song sees the singer distancing themselves from their partner, "I clip you, strip you from my heart, Ya sculpt me, shape me". The concluding line, "And I know I've said it a thousand times, And I've gone through this a thousand times, But I've gone through you and I think I'm fine" signifies the singer's growth as they let go of the toxic relationship and move on.
Line by Line Meaning
Right behind this, I can feel your teeth
I can sense that you're holding back while biting out the pits of the cherries.
Biting out cherry pits you can't keep
The cherry pits symbolize something you're trying to hold onto, but it's slipping away from you.
Can't keep touching her but loving me
You're torn between two people and can't decide whom to stay with.
Can't keep running me down I know you think we need
You keep criticizing and belittling me, but deep down, you know we need each other.
Need, we need
We both need each other, even though we might not want to admit it.
You can't have it all
You can't keep trying to have everything on your own terms.
It's your own damn fault
You brought this situation upon yourself and have no one else to blame.
Bite every hand that feeds you
You reject the help and support of others and bite the hands that try to help you.
Baby know nobody needs you
You think you're independent, but in reality, nobody truly needs you.
I spent all my time
I dedicated all of my time to you.
Forced into your side
I became attached to you and felt obligated to stay by your side.
And now I'm getting to see too
I'm finally starting to realize that I deserve better and don't need to stay in this relationship.
I clip you, strip you from my heart
I'm removing you from my heart and cutting ties with you.
Ya sculpt me, shape me
You shaped me into the person I am now, but I'm taking control of myself again.
If I fold my lips, I'll do it again
If I give in to you and stay silent, I'll just repeat the same mistakes.
If I run from this, it will never end
If I try to escape this situation, it will continue to haunt me.
And I know I've said it a thousand times, And I've gone through this a thousand times
I've been through this before and have tried to end this relationship many times before.
But I've gone through you and I think I'm fine
I've overcome you and am ready to move on without you.
Writer(s): Claire Elise Grayson
Contributed by Caden T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@stephmukami3817
Heard it on Spotify a while ago bt I need another listen 😊
@graysonprncemusic
<3 <3 <3
@panicattheabbey
DUDE, HOW ARE YOU NOT FAMOUS YET!?? THIS IS LIKE ONE OF MY FAVORITE SONGS EVER!!!
@graysonprncemusic
thank youuu :'') <3
@Emma-nh4fc
I’ve just found their music on a recommendation from a friend and Grayson if you read this I think you’re a really positive role model and an amazing singer
@graysonprncemusic
Emma Carter you’re amazing !
@Emma-nh4fc
Thank you!!
@tanakinskywalker432
This is literally my favorite track. I sing it to myself tho. “I can’t have it all, it’s my own damn fault. Bite every hand that feeds me. Baby know nobody needs me..”