The next few years were spent working on the follow-up to BiB which was to be called The Truth About You. But changes at their label left the band with no support and few options. Under the circumstances the band members decided to go their separate ways.
Used Up
Injected Lyrics
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Safe and secure in a hopeless smile.
Used up one you're a torch for some,
But for me it's an itch, it's a pain, it's a trial
Wait for your eyes to give it away
Still looking for something to say
Your eyes still give it away
You're just a used up girl living in your useless world
You've got no faith to speak of, only pain
You're just a sad sad trick
When you're overcome I feel so sick
Come down, so down, off your hate
Whichever opiate you like comes to mind
Whatever demon that you seek you will find
Just remember that you take the love you fake
And so it goes when you live like one.
Wait for your eyes to give it away
Still looking for something to say
Your eyes still give it away
When you take what you fake
You're just a used up girl living in your useless world
You've got no faith to speak of, only pain
You're just a sad sad trick
When you're overcome I feel so sick
Come down, so down, off your hate
I know what you're after
I feel your suicide
Yes, I know what you're after
Wait for your eyes to give it away
Still looking for something to say
Your eyes still give it away
When you take what you fake
You're just a used up girl living in your useless world
You've got no faith to speak of, only pain
You're just a sad sad trick
When you're overcome I feel so sick
Come down, so down, off your hate
"Used Up" by Injected is a song that explores the pain of addiction, the emptiness that comes with it, and the way it can strip a person of their humanity. The lyrics open with the singer addressing someone who is their "target" and "ticket," suggesting that this person is the object of the singer's addiction. The person is described as being "safe and secure in a hopeless smile," which could be interpreted as having given up on finding happiness or meaning in their life. The singer then goes on to describe this person as being "used up," having been consumed by their addiction, and only being a source of pain and sadness.
The chorus of the song repeats the phrase "you're just a used up girl living in your useless world," emphasizing the idea that the person being addressed is no longer living a fulfilling life, but rather one that is defined by their addiction. The line "you've got no faith to speak of, only pain" further emphasizes the destructive nature of addiction. The final lines of the song are bleak, with the singer suggesting that they understand the person's desire for suicide, which suggests that getting clean may feel impossible or overwhelming.
Overall, "Used Up" is a song that captures the pain and emptiness that come with addiction. The lyrics suggest that addiction can turn a person into a shell of their former selves, consuming their life and causing pain for themselves and others. The song serves as a reminder of the damage that addiction can cause and the importance of seeking help to overcome it.
Line by Line Meaning
You're my target, you're my ticket
The singer is addressing a girl and explaining that she is their objective.
Safe and secure in a hopeless smile.
The girl might be masking her sadness behind a fake smile.
Used up one you're a torch for some,
The girl has been exhausted by life and men, and has now become prey for someone else.
But for me it's an itch, it's a pain, it's a trial
The singer is unable to ignore his attraction towards the girl despite her being used.
Wait for your eyes to give it away
The singer is waiting for the girl's eyes to give away her true feelings.
Still looking for something to say
The girl is struggling to find the right words to express her emotions.
Your eyes still give it away
Despite the girl trying to hide it, her eyes can't conceal what she feels.
When you take what you fake
When the girl is being fake, it poses a problem for the singer.
You're just a used up girl living in your useless world
The girl is no longer valued by society, and she thinks of herself as having no worth or purpose.
You've got no faith to speak of, only pain
The girl has endured so much hurt, that she no longer finds any solace in religion or beliefs.
You're just a sad sad trick
The singer is labeling the girl as a sad and tragic figure who is unable to get her life back on track.
When you're overcome I feel so sick
The singer feels upset and dejected for being attracted to a girl who has struggled.
Come down, so down, off your hate
The girl is feeling bitter about her existence, and the singer pleads with her to try and come out of it.
Whichever opiate you like comes to mind
The girl can drown her sorrows in any addiction that she wants.
Whatever demon that you seek you will find
If the girl looks for a way to be miserable, she will find one.
Just remember that you take the love you fake
If the girl continues to be fake and tries to attract people, the love that she receives will be fake as well.
And so it goes when you live like one.
If the girl continues to live her life in a fake manner, she will continue to attract the wrong kind of people.
I feel your suicide
The singer understands the girl's pain and how it may drive her to feel suicidal.
Yes, I know what you're after
The singer knows what the girl is trying to accomplish by being fake.
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: DANIEL BLAINE GRADY, JADE URIAH LEMONS
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