Torn
Holly Beth Lyrics
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Ruin my life
I didn't really mean it
When I said
Fuck me up
I didn't think you'd do it
Now I'm out here
Trying to pick myself up off the ground
Why do I keep on fighting
Why do I keep on trying
For what I thought you and I were supposed to be
I'm tired of feeling insure
Even when you tell me I'm yours
Baby I can't believe this anymore
This love is Torn
I know you care
I feel it I do
But all the other girls
They feel it too
I can't shut it out
I can't shut my mouth
My demons are getting way too loud
Why do I keep on fighting
Why do I keep on trying
For what I thought you and I were supposed to be
I'm tired of feeling insure
Even when you tell me I'm yours
Baby I can't believe this anymore
This love is
I can't help but think maybe I was wrong
Baby please give me something so I can hold on
Hold on
Why do I keep on fighting
Why do I keep on trying
For what I thought you and I were supposed to be
I'm tired of feeling insure
Even when you tell me I'm yours
Baby I can't believe this anymore
This love is Torn
In the first verse of the song, the singer reflects on her words and how she didn't fully expect the consequences of her actions. When she said, "Ruin my life," and "Fuck me up," she didn't actually anticipate that they would be taken seriously. However, now she finds herself in a state of confusion and disarray, trying to pick herself up from the emotional aftermath.
The second verse reveals the singer's internal struggle as she questions the reasons behind her persistent fight and effort in the relationship. She wonders why she continues to try for something that was supposed to be a special connection between the two of them. Despite the reassurance that she is his, she still feels insecure and unsure. The singer expresses her weariness and disbelief regarding the current state of their love, as it feels torn and broken.
The bridge of the song delves deeper into the singer's longing for validation and hope. She acknowledges that she knows her partner cares for her, but she can't help but feel that he shares similar feelings with other girls as well. She struggles to shut out the doubts and fears that plague her thoughts. The reference to her demons getting louder emphasizes the growing internal turmoil she is experiencing.
In the final chorus, the singer questions herself and wonders if she made a mistake. She pleads with her partner to provide her with something solid to hold onto in their relationship. She wants reassurance to keep persevering and not give up. Yet, she still cannot help but question why she continues to fight and try for something that she had believed in but now feels uncertain about. The repeated mention of their love being torn serves as a significant metaphor, highlighting the brokenness and confusion that surrounds their once promising relationship.
Line by Line Meaning
When I said
When I expressed
Ruin my life
Cause significant destruction to my existence
I didn't really mean it
I didn't genuinely intend it
When I said
When I articulated
Fuck me up
Emotionally damage me
I didn't think you'd do it
I didn't anticipate you would actually accomplish it
Now I'm out here
Currently, I find myself
Wondering around
Aimlessly exploring
Trying to pick myself up off the ground
Attempting to recover from this state of despair
Why do I keep on fighting
What is the reason behind my continuous struggle
Why do I keep on trying
Why am I persistently making an effort
For what I thought you and I were supposed to be
For the vision I had of our intended relationship
I'm tired of feeling unsure
I am weary of experiencing constant uncertainty
Even when you tell me I'm yours
Even when you affirm that I belong to you
Baby I can't believe this anymore
Darling, I can no longer believe in this
This love is Torn
Our love is irreparably damaged
I know you care
I am aware of your concern
I feel it I do
I perceive it, I truly do
But all the other girls
However, all the other girls
They feel it too
They also sense it
I can't shut it out
I am unable to block it out
I can't shut my mouth
I am unable to silence myself
My demons are getting way too loud
My inner struggles and insecurities are becoming overwhelmingly evident
I can't help but think maybe I was wrong
I am unable to resist the thought that I may have been mistaken
Baby please give me something so I can hold on
Darling, please provide me with something to grasp onto
Hold on
Endure, maintain hope
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Philip Mosley, Holly Barrow
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