Domino
Hail the Sun Lyrics


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I met a liar who reflected in me but I don't think they could tell.
I loved a girl who I didn't deserve so I fucked that up as well.
I haven't cut a line in 10 long years..it sure does make me think.
I wrote a list of my character flaws..the pen ran out of ink.

I've said it all along: If you love me, then love me to death.

I'm the noose in the nook.
I'm the bad ending book.
I'm the one that you wish got away before you bit the hook.

I will always learn the hard way.
Compromising those I love.
I'd be fine with hurting myself if it didn't overflow to them.

If I love you I'll love you to death!

You'll feel the weight of my actions.
I wish I couldn't tell.
In spite of all my discretion I'm poisoning the well.
Well
I had a girl who was too good for me, she soon would see the same.
Do as I say and never as I do..I've put that rule to shame.

I'm the noose in the nook. I'm the bad ending book.
I'm the rush that you get when you want to, but can't bear to, look.

I will always learn the hard way.
Compromising those I love.
I'd be fine with hurting myself if it didn't overflow to them.
Learn the hard way.
Those I love.
Compromising everything I am.

Counterproductive and a little destructive.
Selfish like the past 10 years didn't even happen so I guess I'm learning slow.

Caution when approaching.
Watch for warning signs
I embody every red flag, it gets bad I know.





I know it gets bad.
I've said it all along: If you love me then love me to death.

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Hail the Sun's song "Domino" delve into the introspective and self-aware musings of the singer, who recognizes their own flaws and destructive nature when it comes to relationships. The first set of lyrics illustrates their tendency to attract and be attracted to liars, as well as their inability to maintain a healthy relationship with someone they believe they don't deserve. The mention of not cutting a line in 10 years refers to the singer's sobriety and their acknowledgment of the introspective thinking it has brought them. However, even in their attempt to self-reflect and make a list of their character flaws, they find themselves running out of ink, perhaps implying that their flaws are too numerous to easily document.


The chorus reveals the singer's fear and desire for intense love, emphasizing the phrase "If you love me, then love me to death." They are aware that their actions carry weight and have consequences on their loved ones, despite their best efforts to be discreet. They feel as if they are poisoning the well, causing harm even when they attempt to exercise caution. In their past relationships, they have been unable to live up to their own words, breaking their own rules and disappointing the people who were too good for them.


Line by Line Meaning

I met a liar who reflected in me but I don't think they could tell.
I encountered someone who mirrored my dishonesty, but I doubt they were aware of it.


I loved a girl who I didn't deserve so I fucked that up as well.
I had strong feelings for a girl who was too good for me, and unsurprisingly, I ruined that relationship too.


I haven't cut a line in 10 long years..it sure does make me think.
It has been a decade since I indulged in destructive habits, and it really makes me reflect on my choices.


I wrote a list of my character flaws..the pen ran out of ink.
I made an attempt to acknowledge and list my personal flaws, but ironically, I couldn't even finish writing them down.


I've said it all along: If you love me, then love me to death.
From the beginning, I've expressed that if someone truly loves me, they should love me unconditionally and intensively.


I'm the noose in the nook.
I am the source of self-destruction and despair, lurking in the shadows.


I'm the bad ending book.
I represent a tragic outcome or an unfortunate conclusion, like a book with a disappointing ending.


I'm the one that you wish got away before you bit the hook.
I am the person you regret being involved with, someone you wish you had avoided before falling into a harmful relationship.


I will always learn the hard way.
I constantly find myself discovering life lessons through difficult and painful experiences.


Compromising those I love.
Unfortunately, my actions often put the wellbeing of the ones I care about at risk.


I'd be fine with hurting myself if it didn't overflow to them.
I could tolerate causing harm to myself if it didn't also negatively affect the people close to me.


You'll feel the weight of my actions.
The consequences of my choices and behavior will impact you in a significant and burdensome manner.


I wish I couldn't tell.
I hope that my harmful intentions were not so evident or discernible.


In spite of all my discretion I'm poisoning the well.
Despite my attempts to be cautious, I am still corrupting and tainting the situation or relationship.


Well
A pause or filler word, indicating a shift in thought or a moment of reflection.


I had a girl who was too good for me, she soon would see the same.
There was a girl in my life who deserved someone far better than me, and eventually, she realized it as well.


Do as I say and never as I do..I've put that rule to shame.
I hypocritically advised others to act differently than I do, but I have failed to uphold that principle myself.


I'm the rush that you get when you want to, but can't bear to, look.
I am the thrilling yet overpowering temptation that arises when you desire to observe something despite your inability to face it.


Counterproductive and a little destructive.
My actions tend to have the opposite effect of what I intend, and they also carry a certain degree of harm.


Selfish like the past 10 years didn't even happen so I guess I'm learning slow.
I am selfish and self-centered as if the past ten years of my life didn't exist; it seems I am progressing at a painfully slow pace in my personal growth.


Caution when approaching.
Be careful and vigilant when engaging with me or my presence.


Watch for warning signs
Pay attention and be alert for indicators of danger or harm.


I embody every red flag, it gets bad I know.
I personify every warning sign or indication of a problematic individual, and I acknowledge that things can escalate quickly and become detrimental.


I know it gets bad.
I am aware that the situation or circumstances can become highly challenging or distressing.


I've said it all along: If you love me then love me to death.
Consistently, I have expressed that if someone truly loves me, they should love me unconditionally and passionately until the end.




Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Aric Garcia, Donovan Melero, John Stirrat, Shane Gann

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Comments from YouTube:

@davidgodoy9561

I graduated high school in ‘06 & it feels so cool to hear something like the music I remember. This reminds me a lot of Saosin/Circa Survive. I dig it. 🐼

@not-hank-s

Same!

@remigrenier6594

Saosin and the last album of A Lot Like Birds

@haywoodu.cuddleme9179

I also hear elements of Pierce the Veil and old school DGD. These guys are doing it right!

@thedangersofoxygen135

06, let's GOOOO!!! .... Let's go get hair dye cuz we're getting greys

@scandinavianjoelmiller

Damn that’s the same year I was born, have any good band recommendations from when you were in high school?

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@dabsthma

Donovan Melero is a national treasure

@oysterfreeman9203

We gotta protect him from the trolls

@glitchskul

The way donovan ruffled his hair, he was feelin himselfff, they executed this so well they've never made a bad song

@11cylynt11

Anything with Donovan Melero is gold! I love Hail The Sun, Sianvar, Nova Charisma, and his solo work. Please let me know if he's in any other bands.

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