Papercuts
Illy Vera Blue Lyrics
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Either we'll never get it right or it's meant to be
My ego, her pride, some recipe
We're our biggest fans and our own worst enemies
Ain't shy, let the whole world know
Haven't tuned in to the blow by blow
She move, I move, let her go, I go
Stir it up, stand back, watch a firework showAyo, too proud to quit when it's broken
Too in denial to admit when it's over
Drown in the separate ends of an ocean
Both in too deep to know where the coast is
Surrounded by waves and the hurricanes
Gaze, when we together ain't none of y'all safe
So buckle or get out of our way
Up in smoke, down in flames 'cause man
When we fight fire with fire
When we cross the line, ayo
Maybe happy ever after's ain't for us
Ain't no surprise when
We play with knives, ayo
Ain't no broken pride and these aren't paper cuts
Ain't no broken pride and these aren't paper cuts
One by one on a hunt
Nowhere to hide, nowhere left to run
But I'd rather war with you all of summer
Than a low key peace with another, ayy
One by one every cut
Yeah, gets deeper, who they to judge
'Cause when it's on we roar like the thunder
Then it's RIP to the other daysCycle repeat to the lesson get learned, man
You play with fire, your bridges get burnt, man
Standoff, only making this worse
But don't nobody move and nobody gets hurt, man
We just caught in our ways
Sucker-punches traded, all fun and games
I dealt her cards, fall where they lay
Then it's all 'can't even, whatever, anyway
When we fight fire with fire
When we cross the line, ayo
Maybe happy ever after's ain't for us
Ain't no surprise when
We play with knives, ayo
Ain't no broken pride and these aren't paper cuts
I know when you're weakest
You know where my demons hide
Put us on a knife edge
Tell 'em everything inside, yeah
I know when you're weakest
You know where my demons hide
Put us on a knife edge
Tell 'em everything inside
When will we learn
We've come to far in this to see
How much it hurts
When will we learn
You and I
We've come too far in this to know
When to let go
Are we our better halves
If we only make it worse?
Are we better off apart
But can't say the words
When will we learn
You and I
We've come too far in this to see
All we ever do is bleed
When we fight fire with fire
When we cross the line, ayo
Maybe happy ever after's ain't for us
Ain't no surprise when
We play with knives, ayo
Ain't no broken pride and these aren't paper cuts
I know when you're weakest
You know where my demons hide
Put us on a knife edge
Ain't no broken pride and these aren't paper cuts
I know when you're weakest
You know where my demons hide
Put us on a knife edge
Ain't no broken pride and these aren't paper cuts
The song "Papercuts" by Illy and Vera Blue is a reflection on a rocky relationship dynamic between two individuals, who are fiercely devoted to one another yet remain deeply flawed. The chorus, when they fight fire with fire, speaks to the idea that these two are their own worst enemies, and they often take things too far. There's a sense of inevitability to their conflicts, as "either we'll never get it right or it's meant to be". Despite their flaws, the relationship continues, as the two individuals have a deep connection, and "stir it up, stand back, watch a firework show".
As the song continues, the metaphor of "paper cuts" becomes a central theme. The hook, "ain't no broken pride and these aren't paper cuts" suggests that the pain they inflict on each other is more significant than a minor injury. The two individuals move in cycles, repeating their mistakes and refusing to learn from previous hurts. The line "I dealt her cards, fall where they may" suggests a reckless attitude towards the relationship, and a lack of concern for the other person's wellbeing. The song ends with a question about whether or not these two individuals are better off apart, and an acknowledgement that "all we ever do is bleed".
Overall, the song speaks to the complex and often painful nature of love, and the difficulty of letting go of a deep connection, even when it causes harm. It's a bittersweet reflection on a relationship that is flawed but compelling, and the chorus speaks to the intense passion that can exist between two people, even when it's self-destructive.
Line by Line Meaning
En garde, my God, how she gettin' me
I'm feeling very provoked and challenged by her
Either we'll never get it right or it's meant to be
Our relationship will either never improve or it's fate
My ego, her pride, some recipe
Our respective egos and pride mix in a toxic way
We're our biggest fans and our own worst enemies
We have high self-esteem and self-destructive tendencies
Ain't shy, let the whole world know
I'm not afraid to express my feelings publicly
Haven't tuned in to the blow by blow
I'm not fully aware of the details of our conflicts
She move, I move, let her go, I go
We are always in sync and follow each other's lead
Stir it up, stand back, watch a firework show
Our passionate interactions are explosive and dangerous
Ayo, too proud to quit when it's broken
We are stubborn and refuse to end things when they're not working
Too in denial to admit when it's over
We are in denial about the end of our relationship
Drown in the separate ends of an ocean
Our differing perspectives and feelings create distance between us
Both in too deep to know where the coast is
We are so involved in the relationship that we can't see a way out
Surrounded by waves and the hurricanes
We are constantly facing challenges in our relationship
Gaze, when we together ain't none of y'all safe
When we're together, we have a powerful and intimidating presence
So buckle or get out of our way
Either support us or leave us alone
Up in smoke, down in flames 'cause man
Our relationship is doomed to fail
One by one on a hunt
We are on a search for a resolution to our conflicts
Nowhere to hide, nowhere left to run
We are trapped in this cycle of conflict and cannot escape it
But I'd rather war with you all of summer
I would rather fight with her than be at peace with someone else
Than a low key peace with another, ayy
I prefer a tumultuous relationship with her than a peaceful one with someone else
One by one every cut
Every conflict chips away at us slowly
Yeah, gets deeper, who they to judge
We are judged by others, but they don't know the depth of our struggles
'Cause when it's on we roar like the thunder
When we fight, it's intense and powerful
Then it's RIP to the other days
Our conflicts erase any happy memories from the past
Cycle repeat to the lesson get learned, man
We are stuck in a cycle of repeating our mistakes
You play with fire, your bridges get burnt, man
Our conflicts are damaging to our relationship and those around us
Standoff, only making this worse
Our stubbornness and refusal to compromise prolongs our conflicts
But don't nobody move and nobody gets hurt, man
We both need to calm down to prevent further damage
We just caught in our ways
We are set in our patterns of behavior and unable to change
Sucker-punches traded, all fun and games
Our conflicts feel like a game to us, but are hurtful to others
I dealt her cards, fall where they lay
I took control of the situation and accept the consequences
Then it's all 'can't even, whatever, anyway
We reach a point where we don't care about the relationship anymore
I know when you're weakest
I understand her vulnerabilities
You know where my demons hide
She knows my weaknesses and fears
Put us on a knife edge
Our relationship is very intense and dangerous
Tell 'em everything inside, yeah
We share everything with each other, even our deepest thoughts and emotions
Are we our better halves
Are we better together or apart?
If we only make it worse?
Is our relationship causing more harm than good?
Are we better off apart
Would we be happier if we ended the relationship?
But can't say the words
We are unable to admit that the relationship is not working
You and I
We are in this together
We've come too far in this to see
We have invested so much in the relationship that it's hard to let go
How much it hurts
The pain of our conflicts is unbearable
All we ever do is bleed
Our relationship is a constant source of pain and hurt
I know when you're weakest
I am attuned to her vulnerabilities
You know where my demons hide
She understands my fears and weaknesses
Put us on a knife edge
Our relationship is dangerous and intense
Ain't no broken pride and these aren't paper cuts
Our conflicts are not minor and do not just bruise our egos
Lyrics ยฉ WORDS & MUSIC A DIV OF BIG DEAL MUSIC LLC
Written by: ALASDAIR MURRAY
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@trecoast
This is the next massive hit. Calling it now
@oXSimonXo
It already is mate. I keep hearing it on the radio since weeks.
@joshthorpe8475
Yep, been out for at least 8 weeks on the radio.
@kanestevenson915
Lol i called it on there first vid within 3 hours of release at 2,000 views :P
@youngboylaflame7381
8 Weeks? jst heard it last wk
@hopejohnston1287
yes
@brittanycostley6816
Itโs truely a crime that this song doesnโt have more views
@cupcakecanopy
Ikr!!!
@EvosEdits
No idea why people can't follow ILLY through his musical progression, instead just wanting all his old stuff.
Yes his old stuff is absolutely amazing, Its what made me love ILLY, but his new stuff is fantastic as well.
Keep it up man, brilliant.
@impsone
Agree.