Ruin
Joliet4 Lyrics
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This is what's left of my heart
I know you've wanted in here for years
So welcome
Sit in my chair, look at my art
Never mind the flame-licked drapes or shattered chandelier
Kick off your shoes
But before you do
Heed my warning
I'm a ruin
I only haunt this heart
I would give my soul, but it's already gone
I will have you because I'm lonely
But I will use you up, and make a ruin of you
Listen
You can't clean up this place
I mean, I'll let you try if you want to
But listen, you have a beautiful face
It's not the one I want, but I can make due
Go hang your coat
Stay awhile and tell a joke for me
Make yourself at home
But I will say I told you so
I'm a ruin
I only haunt this heart
I would give you my soul, but it's already gone
I will have you if you ask me
But I will use you up, and make a ruin of you
You don't have to live like this
You deserve every happiness I once knew
Joy, commitment
With your body to thee worship
Children, and years of bliss
For me there will be no more bells
I am just a shell
And this is my living hell
I'm a ruin
I only haunt this heart
I would give my soul, but it's already gone
I will have you because I'm weak
But I will use you up, and make a ruin of you
I'm a ruin
And I'll make a ruin of you
The lyrics of Joliet4's song "Ruin" depict a person who has been through heartbreak and is warning someone else about the state of their own heart. The singer welcomes the other person into their life but acknowledges that their heart is damaged ("This is what's left of my heart"). They hint at a long-standing desire from the other person to be a part of their life ("I know you've wanted in here for years").
The singer invites the other person to stay and share their pain, indicating that they are lonely ("Kick off your shoes, stay awhile and sing the blues with me"). However, they also issue a warning that they will ultimately use and destroy the other person ("But I will use you up, and make a ruin of you"). It's as if the singer is resigned to their own destruction and seeks to inflict it onto others as well.
The lyrics convey a sense of despair and resignation, with the singer acknowledging that they are a ruin themselves ("I'm a ruin, I only haunt this heart"). They express a desire for companionship, but simultaneously recognize that they are incapable of offering anything but pain and destruction to others ("I will have you because I'm lonely, but I will use you up, and make a ruin of you").
Overall, "Ruin" explores themes of heartbreak, loneliness, and the cyclical nature of pain. It delves into the idea that a person who has been broken can inadvertently become an agent of ruin in the lives of others, perpetuating a cycle of hurt and destruction.
Line by Line Meaning
Welcome
I am allowing you into the broken remains of my heart
This is what's left of my heart
My heart is damaged and only a fraction remains
I know you've wanted in here for years
You have desired access to my heart for a long time
So welcome
I invite you to be a part of my broken world
Sit in my chair, look at my art
Take a seat and observe the expression of my pain
Never mind the flame-licked drapes or shattered chandelier
Don't be concerned about the destructive elements around us
Kick off your shoes
Relax and make yourself comfortable
Stay awhile and sing the blues with me
Spend some time here and experience the sadness together
But before you do
However, I must give you a warning
Heed my warning
Pay attention and take my warning seriously
I'm a ruin
I am a damaged individual
I only haunt this heart
I exist solely to torment and disturb this heart
I would give my soul, but it's already gone
I would offer everything I have, but there is nothing left to give
I will have you because I'm lonely
I will possess you because I yearn for companionship
But I will use you up, and make a ruin of you
However, I will drain you emotionally and leave you broken just like me
Listen
Pay attention and listen to me
You can't clean up this place
You cannot fix the mess that exists here
I mean, I'll let you try if you want to
Although I doubt your ability, I will allow you to attempt it
But listen, you have a beautiful face
However, I recognize that you possess physical beauty
It's not the one I want, but I can make due
Though your appearance is not what I desire, I can accept it
Go hang your coat
Take off your coat and make yourself at home
Stay awhile and tell a joke for me
Spend some time here and entertain me with humor
Make yourself at home
Feel comfortable and at ease in this environment
But I will say I told you so
However, I will remind you that I warned you beforehand
You don't have to live like this
You have the opportunity to escape this situation
You deserve every happiness I once knew
You are worthy of experiencing the same joy I once had
Joy, commitment
Happiness and dedication
With your body to thee worship
Being intimate and devoted to each other
Children, and years of bliss
Having a family and a lifetime of happiness
For me there will be no more bells
I will no longer experience joy or celebration
I am just a shell
I am a hollow and empty being
And this is my living hell
My existence is a constant torment and agony
I'm a ruin
I am broken and destroyed
And I'll make a ruin of you
I will cause you to be broken and damaged like me
Lyrics © O/B/O DistroKid
Written by: Alexander West, Sarah Driskell
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@christophermiller741
Your voice just commands attention... when I first found you on Twitch, your songs just filled the space around me and entranced?... is that the right wor... I'm dizzy... call for help! I think I ma... VEXED! 😶😶💙💙 I'm ruined.
@LJDee91
Found you on Twitch about a month ago and this song just randomly popped into my head today so here I am. This song feels so apocalyptic, I could easily see it playing to the end credits in a big movie. I hope you get the recognition you deserve and all the success that comes with it, your voice is fucking insane.
@Joliet4
Wow thank you so much 🙏🏻❤️
@SyCoBobby
"For me there will be no more bells." That hit on so many levels for me. Love this song! Excited to hear what you put out next :)
@Joliet4
Thank you my friend! ❤️
@ShireenLilith
OMG the "Oops, it's supposed to be "make due" not "make do". Guess it's RUINed, huh? 🥴🥴🥴" In my head I hear you laughing "Why am I like this?" and Im here for it!
@Solastalgian
This masterpiece will haunt me for a long time... It feeds my soul ❤️.
@Joliet4
🖤🖤🖤
@djvixmoore
I am ashamed that i only listened to this now. LOVE IT. so powerful, can feel it. amazing. cant wait for you to bring out an album
@Joliet4
Thank you so much ❤️❤️❤️ Yes! Hoping to bring more in 2021 💪🏻❤️❤️