BED
Justice Smith Lyrics
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Backbone
But courage is her home
Malls overwhelm her
But she is flexible
She don't speak existential
But she's a monk with advice
Tells a story
Girls kick and laugh
So she cries in the bathroom
They won't let me on the bed
They won't let me on the bed
Doesn't want
To catch her mother's cold
So she hangs pink shudders round her room
Then the sun
When the windows have been sewn
She's put back in mother's womb
Regrets insecurities of youth
I quote her words back to her
Security is not easy
There's nothing you have to be sorry for
You are what we all wished we were
You are what we all wished we were
Miles overwhelm her
She can't take it no more
She wants me to be next to her
She'll give me my favorite side
Every morning
My little screen rings
It cannot hold what is larger than life
It won't let me in the bed
It won't let me in the bed
I don't mean to bother
Could you bring some water
To my bedside?
She will bring the ocean
I think it's an omen
But she'll apologize
That it sips salty sometimes
Made her replace me
With the love she has to learn
About the world and how it burns
I mean, yea, I like it too
But I wonder if we never were apart
Would she still have the heart
To be smarter since
I can't let her leave the bed
I can't let her leave the bed
I just want to be lazy
I just want to be lazy next to you
I just want to be
Next to you
The song "Bed" by Justice Smith explores themes of insecurity, comfort, and love. The lyrics describe a person who is resilient despite their crooked backbone. The singer praises this person for their courage and flexibility, highlighting their monk-like wisdom and advice. However, the song also explores the individual's vulnerabilities and past experiences of rejection.
The lyrics describe a memory where the individual was excluded from a sleepover with their female classmates in eighth grade. This memory invokes feelings of sadness and rejection. The individual then uses pink shutters to create a safe space in their room, shielding them from the outside world. This act symbolizes their desire for safety and control in a chaotic world.
Later in the song, the singer requests water from the individual while in bed. This implies that the individual is their significant other who brings them comfort and a sense of security. The singer reflects on the possibility of what their relationship might have been like had they never parted ways. The song concludes with the singer longing to be lazy with their significant other in bed.
Overall, the song "Bed" is a reflection on the complexities of relationships, vulnerability, and the need for comfort and safety.
Line by Line Meaning
Crooked
She is not perfect
Backbone
She has the strength and stability to face challenges
But courage is her home
Her bravery is innate
Malls overwhelm her
She can get anxious in crowded places
But she is flexible
She tries to adapt to new situations
She don't speak existential
She doesn't philosophize about life's meaning
But she's a monk with advice
She may not talk about philosophical matters, but she can offer valuable guidance
Tells a story
She shares a personal experience
Eighth grade sleepover
A memory from her past
Girls kick and laugh
Others were mocking her
So she cries in the bathroom
She felt the need to hide her feelings
They won't let me on the bed
She was excluded and felt left out
Doesn't want
She avoids getting sick
To catch her mother's cold
Her mother is ill
So she hangs pink shudders round her room
She decorates her room with pink curtains
Then the sun
A new day starts
When the windows have been sewn
When the curtains are closed
She's put back in mother's womb
She feels safe and protected
Regrets insecurities of youth
She wishes she had been more confident when she was younger
I quote her words back to her
I remind her of her own advice
Security is not easy
Feeling safe and confident is a challenge
There's nothing you have to be sorry for
She shouldn't blame herself for her past insecurities
You are what we all wished we were
She is admired by others
Miles overwhelm her
Traveling can be stressful for her
She can't take it no more
She reaches her breaking point
She wants me to be next to her
She seeks comfort and support from me
She'll give me my favorite side
She cares about my preferences
Every morning
A daily routine
My little screen rings
My phone is ringing
It cannot hold what is larger than life
Technology cannot replace real-life experiences
It won't let me in the bed
My focus on my phone interferes with our relationship
I don't mean to bother
I apologize for inconveniencing her
Could you bring some water
I ask for a simple favor
To my bedside?
I need help while resting
She will bring the ocean
She offers more than what was asked
I think it's an omen
I see her act of kindness as a sign
But she'll apologize
She feels the need to say sorry even when not necessary
That it sips salty sometimes
The water may have a taste that is not pleasant
Made her replace me
She found something else to occupy her time
With the love she has to learn
She wants to improve herself and her relationships
About the world and how it burns
She wants to understand the harsh realities of life
I mean, yea, I like it too
I also enjoy certain things
But I wonder if we never were apart
I reflect on the possibility of a different reality
Would she still have the heart
Would she still be kind and loving?
To be smarter since
To learn and grow from our experiences
I can't let her leave the bed
I want to keep her near me
I just want to be lazy
I crave relaxation and comfort
Next to you
By her side
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Written by: Justice Smith
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