Collide
James Bay Lyrics

I know we'll do it again
The singer is aware that they will continue to have a tumultuous relationship with the other person.

I know we're going to collide
The singer knows that their relationship will inevitably lead to conflict and difficulty.

I know we'll call it the end
The singer is certain that their relationship will eventually come to a close.

It's always, always a lie
The artist recognizes that their relationship is built on lies and deception.

You wear your heart on your sleeve
The other person is open and transparent about their feelings and emotions.

I wear my blood on my tie
The singer, on the other hand, hides their emotions and puts on a façade of strength.

But it's only love underneath this disguise
Despite their tough exterior, the singer acknowledges that their motivations and feelings are rooted in love.

Oh you left a hole in me
The other person has caused emotional pain and trauma in the artist's life.

But I don't cut easily
The artist is strong and resilient in the face of adversity.

I'm only just holding up, on my knees
The artist is barely managing to keep it together.

Think it's time to open up
The singer realizes that they need to be more vulnerable and honest in their relationship.

I don't mean bleed
However, the artist is not willing to let their guard down completely and risk getting hurt.

So turn it on
The singer challenges the other person to push them to their limits.

We can go wild if it's what you want
The singer is willing to engage in reckless behavior if it means keeping the other person in their life.

Fire at me
The singer taunts the other person to provoke a reaction.

I can't bear to let you go
The artist doesn't want to end the relationship regardless of how difficult it may be.

So keep on throwing your sticks and stones
The other person's insults and negative behavior don't faze the artist.

I'd rather fight with you all night
The singer would rather argue and bicker with the other person than not have them in their life at all.

Than never have you in my life
The singer can't imagine life without the other person.

Why don't you do it again?
The artist wants the other person to continue causing chaos in their relationship.

Go wrecking something of mine
The artist is prepared for the other person to damage something they care about.

Like you deserve the revenge
The artist believes that the other person has a right to seek retribution for past wrongs.

Like I've got something to hide
The singer feels guilty for past actions and is prepared to suffer consequences.

I'll keep on playing with you
The artist is willing to continue their tumultuous relationship with the other person.

You keep on calling me names
The other person continues to be hurtful and insulting towards the singer.

Sure, I can take the abuse
The singer has grown accustomed to the other person's negative behavior and is willing to tolerate it.

It's just a game
The singer recognizes that their relationship is dysfunctional and likening it to a game.

All I know is I love it when our shit blows
Despite all the struggles, the artist enjoys the intensity and passion of their relationship.

We keep turning red hot and stone cold
Their relationship oscillates between passionate and cold.

Sweet burn inside, deals get broke
Their relationship may be intense and passionate, but it's not always healthy or sustainable.

We fall in and fall out
Their relationship is characterized by cycles of attraction and rejection.

We're too close, it's dead love
Their relationship has reached a point where it's too dysfunctional to be considered real love.

Until curtains close and we come alive
Their relationship is only fully realized when they lose themselves in the drama and intensity of their fights and reconciliations.

I can't bear to let you go, no
The artist is deeply attached to the other person and doesn't want to lose them.

So keep on throwing your sticks and stones
The other person's insults won't drive the singer away.

I'd rather fight with you all night
The artist is willing to endure the negative aspects of their relationship in order to experience the positive ones.

Than never have you in my life
The singer can't imagine living without the other person, even if it means enduring constant conflict.

I can't bear to let, bear to let you go
The singer is deeply connected to the other person and can't bring themselves to let them go.