The ink lines that would shape young, self-produced, singer/songwriter Hayden Calnin and his budding musical career were drawn in his teen years after his father gave him a guitar at age 14. He hasn’t gone a day since without playing it.
Dabbling in bands through his teen years led him to add drums and piano to his repertoire, until at the age of 17 he finally decided to give singing a go.
Calnin's guitar-driven sound is complemented by a selection of husky, honest harmonies and delicate folk-pop melodies.
I Corrupt
Hayden Calnin Lyrics
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of you
Condemned
to die
from abuse
As we part
I corrupt
A part of me
will wait
When a piece
of you
does break
As we part
I corrupt
Can we grow?
Take it slow (Part of me can wait)
as we part (A piece of me can wait)
I corrupt (A part of me will wait)
The lyrics to Hayden Calnin's song "I Corrupt" describe the feeling of being in a toxic relationship where one partner is abusive towards the other. The line "tear; terrified of you" indicates that the singer is both physically and emotionally hurt by their partner's actions. The phrase "condemned to die from abuse" further emphasizes the seriousness of the situation - the singer feels trapped and hopeless.
The chorus, "as we part, I corrupt," suggests that even as the relationship ends, the damage has been done. The singer feels that a part of them has been corrupted or tainted by the abuse, and they question whether they can ever fully recover. The lines "can we grow?/take it slow" hint at some optimism for the future, but also acknowledge that healing will be a difficult and slow process.
Overall, the lyrics to "I Corrupt" offer a poignant and insightful perspective on the impact of abusive relationships. The song sheds light on the emotional turmoil experienced by victims of abuse and serves as a reminder of the importance of healthy and respectful relationships.
Line by Line Meaning
Tear; terrified
I am crying tears of fear and terror
of you
because of your actions or presence
Condemned
I am doomed or cursed to a bad outcome
to die
to suffer or experience a great loss
from abuse
because of the mistreatment or harm inflicted upon me
As we part
As we separate or say goodbye
I corrupt
I become damaged or influenced negatively
A part of me
A piece or aspect of myself
will wait
will remain patient or hopeful for something
When a piece
If something
of you
pertaining to your situation or state of being
does break
becomes damaged or experiences a loss
Can we grow?
Can we improve or move forward in a positive direction?
Take it slow (Part of me can wait)
Let's move at a comfortable or safe pace (One aspect of myself can remain patient)
as we part (A piece of me can wait)
As we say goodbye (One aspect of myself can remain patient)
I corrupt (A part of me will wait)
I become damaged (One aspect of myself will remain hopeful)
Contributed by Adrian C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.