The Horror
Ja feat. Panik Lyrics

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I'm tired of leaving and leaving and leaving and leaving and leaving and leaving
and I won't come back no more
I burned the manifestos,
now I burn my guitar
People say:
"Don't, don't, don't, don't, don't, don't be so worried"
But worried, that's what I am in fact
Every single moment parts us

No, no, no, no,
this ain't no place for lovers
So it's me at the train station
thinking 'bout you
and this lose-lose situation

Gone, gone, gone, all the horror
No, I won't see you tomorrow
and not the day after the day and not the day after the day after tomorrow

I've walked and I've walked and walked and walked the whole city
I've been to Berthold and with Nico
I didn't burn my guitar
but yes, I burned the manifestos
People say:
"Don't, don't, don't, don't, don't, don't be so worried"
But I'm not worried at all
I don't need you like I need no borders, no nations
I need none of you lose-lose situations

Gone, gone, gone, all the horror
And no, I won't see you tomorrow
and not the day after the day and not the day after the day after tomorrow

Gone, gone, gone, all the horror
No, I won't see you tomorrow
and not the day after the day and not the day after the day after tomorrow

Gone, gone,
gone, gone, gone, all the horror
No, I won't see you tomorrow
And not the day after the day and not the day after the day,

not the day after the day and not the day after the day,
not the day after the day and not the day after the day after the day after tomorrow

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Ja feat. Panik's song "The Horror" express the singer's exhaustion with leaving and moving on from a relationship that seems to be stuck in a cycle. The repetition of "leaving" emphasizes the frustration and disappointment with the situation, while the burning of manifestos and guitar symbolizes a desire to let go of the past and move on. However, despite the singer's attempts to distance themselves from the situation, they still find themselves thinking about their lover at the train station. The phrase "lose-lose situation" suggests that both parties are struggling and unable to make things work.

The chorus of "Gone, gone, gone, all the horror" reinforces the idea that the singer is finally breaking free from this relationship and the emotional turmoil it has caused. They are resolute in their decision to move on and are certain that they will not see their lover in the future. The repetition of "not the day after the day" adds a sense of finality to the lyrics, as if the singer is speaking directly to their former partner and telling them that they have truly let go.

Overall, "The Horror" is a powerful and emotional song that captures the exhaustion and frustration of a relationship that is not working. Despite the sadness and pain, the singer ultimately finds the strength to move on and embrace a new future.

Line by Line Meaning

I'm tired of leaving and leaving and leaving and leaving and leaving and leaving and I won't come back no more
I've left so many times and I'm tired of it. I've made the decision not to come back anymore.

I burned the manifestos, now I burn my guitar
I've discarded all the old beliefs and ideas I used to have, and now I'm ready to let go of my love for music too.

People say: "Don't, don't, don't, don't, don't, don't be so worried"
People are trying to reassure me and tell me not to worry too much.

But worried, that's what I am in fact
Despite what people are saying, I am actually still very worried and anxious.

Every single moment parts us
I feel like every moment spent away from my loved one is keeping us further apart.

No, no, no, no, this ain't no place for lovers
I've come to realize that this place is not suitable for a romantic relationship to flourish.

So it's me at the train station thinking 'bout you and this lose-lose situation
As I'm waiting for my train, I'm contemplating my love for you and the fact that no matter what I do, it seems like we're losing.

Gone, gone, gone, all the horror No, I won't see you tomorrow and not the day after the day and not the day after the day after tomorrow
All the pain and struggles are now gone. I've made the decision that I won't see you tomorrow, nor in the following days.

I've walked and I've walked and walked and walked the whole city
I've explored the whole city by walking aimlessly, trying to deal with my emotions.

I've been to Berthold and with Nico
I've been to different places in the city, possibly with friends, in an attempt to distract myself from my love life.

I didn't burn my guitar but yes, I burned the manifestos
I haven't given up on music completely, but I've definitely discarded my old beliefs and values.

But I'm not worried at all
Contrary to earlier, I'm not worried anymore.

I don't need you like I need no borders, no nations
I don't need you in my life as much as I don't need any borders or nations to feel complete.

I need none of you lose-lose situations
I don't need any more situations where both parties lose or end up in a difficult position.

Writer(s): Andreas Alexander Spechtl

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