Tactics
Japanese Breakfast Lyrics

The lyrics of Japanese Breakfast's "Tactics" seem to be centered around the idea of trying to escape or move away from someone, as well as the struggle of trying to let go of a past love. The opening lines describe the attempt to recall happy memories, but it is implied that these memories are tainted by the absence of the person the singer is singing about. The line "And I guess without you, I would attach myself to / Without much discretion of who" suggests that the singer is aware that she might start seeking out other romantic partners without much consideration for compatibility simply to fill the void left by the person she's trying to forget.

The chorus then repeats the lines "Move a great distance from you / Cross a sea, keep you from me" which only further reinforces the idea that the singer is actively trying to escape or distance herself from someone. It's unclear whether this move is literal or metaphorical, but the repetition gives it a sense of urgency and desperation.

The next verse seems to be responding to someone who is criticizing the singer for not being honest about their feelings or for embracing fantasies instead of reality. The line "Dose up on fiction, disfigure the truth" suggests that the singer might be using imaginative stories to escape from the pain of the past. However, the singer seems to be walking towards something hopeful despite the heartache. The line "Aching for others, with love that stops short" could imply that despite the singer's attempts to move on, they are still searching for someone to fill the emotional gap left by the person they are leaving behind.

Overall, "Tactics" seems to be a song about healing from heartbreak by taking drastic measures and distancing oneself from the source of the pain. However, it also acknowledges the difficulties of truly moving on and how the past can continue to haunt us.