When I Say This I Mean It
Ignant Benches Lyrics

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Stale love?
An understatement
Gives in, he stalks defeat, no longer
Effervescent, steps echo behind
Mellow, one can fake it
Renew or cancel love′s prescription
'Cause it don′t exist

Your arms, withdrawn
When our departure's bent
How may I feign dismay?
"I can't, but hope you do"
And I don′t wanna hold your hand

A summer dance, a grueling glance
Wishful thinking at its best
The brightest smile, no wonder we met
Maybe your head′s not here
Your love for me says many things
The burning sight of roses, too

Stale love, a stranger
Palms are ice when held for fun
And the gloves don't fit
You misread
Wholehearted intent
To miscommunicate
I live for when her

Arms, withdraw when our war (Arms, withdraw when our departure′s)
Injects disdain in our veins(Bent, how may I feign dismay?)
"I can't, but hope you do"
And I don′t wanna hold your hand

A summer dance, a grueling glance
Wishful thinking at its best

Your love for me says many things
The burning sight of roses, too

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Ignant Benches's song "When I Say This I Mean It" convey a sense of dissatisfaction and cynicism towards love. The phrase "Stale love" indicates that the love in question has become dull and lifeless. The singer describes it as an understatement, suggesting that the situation is even worse than it appears. The person experiencing this stale love feels defeated and no longer vibrant or full of life.

The lyrics also touch upon the idea of faking emotions and the difficulties of communication in a relationship. The line "Mellow, one can fake it, renew or cancel love's prescription" implies that one can feign feelings of contentment or happiness, but ultimately love doesn't really exist or can't be sustained. The singer expresses a sense of resignation by saying "I don't wanna hold your hand," indicating a lack of desire to continue the relationship.

The second verse delves into the contradictions and misunderstandings in the relationship. The singer mentions a "summer dance" and a "grueling glance," possibly alluding to conflicting emotions and unspoken desires. The line "Maybe your head's not here, your love for me says many things" suggests that there may be a disconnect between the thoughts and actions of the other person involved. The sight of roses symbolizes both beauty and pain, reflecting the complexity and mixed signals within the relationship.

Overall, the lyrics of "When I Say This I Mean It" paint a picture of a love that has lost its spark, where communication and emotional connection are strained, and where both parties may be trying to navigate their own conflicting emotions.

Line by Line Meaning

Stale love?
Is our love lifeless and unfulfilling?

An understatement
That is an extreme understatement

Gives in, he stalks defeat, no longer
He succumbs to failure and no longer fights

Effervescent, steps echo behind
Vibrant, footsteps resonate in the background

Mellow, one can fake it
Calm, but it can be pretended

Renew or cancel love′s prescription
Decide whether to revive or end the relationship

'Cause it don′t exist
Because love doesn't actually exist

Your arms, withdrawn
You pull away your embrace

When our departure's bent
When our separation is approaching

How may I feign dismay?
How can I pretend to be disappointed?

"I can't, but hope you do"
"I can't hold on, but I hope you can"

And I don′t wanna hold your hand
And I don't want to be close to you anymore

A summer dance, a grueling glance
A joyful dance, but with a painful look

Wishful thinking at its best
Optimistic thoughts at their peak

The brightest smile, no wonder we met
The happiest smile, it's no surprise we crossed paths

Maybe your head′s not here
Perhaps your mind is somewhere else

Your love for me says many things
The way you love me implies various meanings

The burning sight of roses, too
The intense image of roses also carries significance

Stale love, a stranger
Our love has become unfamiliar and lifeless

Palms are ice when held for fun
Hands turn cold when held just for amusement

And the gloves don't fit
And the compatibility is lost

You misread
You misunderstood

Wholehearted intent
Sincere purpose

To miscommunicate
To convey messages inaccurately

I live for when her
I exist for the moments when she

Arms, withdraw when our war (Arms, withdraw when our departure′s)
Embrace, retreat when our battle (Embrace, retreat when our separation)

Injects disdain in our veins(Bent, how may I feign dismay?)
Instills contempt in our blood vessels (Approaching, how can I pretend to be disappointed?)

"I can't, but hope you do"
"I can't hold on, but I hope you can"

And I don′t wanna hold your hand
And I don't want to be close to you anymore

A summer dance, a grueling glance
A joyful dance, but with a painful look

Wishful thinking at its best
Optimistic thoughts at their peak

Your love for me says many things
The way you love me implies various meanings

The burning sight of roses, too
The intense image of roses also carries significance

Writer(s): Andres Tistoj, Anson Kelley, Mauro Rocha, Ruben Gutierrez

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