Circle The Drain
Katy Perry (www.Safalbum.Biz) Lyrics
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After the last line you break
It's not even a holiday
Nothing to celebrate
You give a hundred reasons why
And you say you're really gonna try
If I had a nickel for every time
Thought that I was the exception
I could reroute your addiction
You could've been the greatest
But you'd rather get wasted
You fall asleep during foreplay
Cause the pills you take are more your forte
I'm not sticking around to watch you go down
Wanna be your lover, not your fucking mother
Can't be your savior; I don't have the power
I'm not gonna stay and watch you circle the drain
Watch you circle the drain
Watch you circle the drain
You say you have to write your rhymes
Whatever helps you sleep at night
You've become what you despise
A stereotype
You think you're so rock and roll
But you're really just a joke
Had the world in the palm of your hands
But you fucking choked
Should've been my team mate
Could've changed your fate
You say that you love me
You won't remember in the morning
You fall asleep during foreplay
Cause the pills you take are more your forte
I'm not sticking around to watch you go down
Wanna be your lover, not your fucking mother
Can't be your savior; I don't have the power
I'm not gonna stay and watch you circle the drain
Watch you circle the drain
Watch you circle the drain
You fall asleep during foreplay
Cause the pills you take are more your forte
I'm not sticking around to watch you go down
Wanna be your lover, not your fucking mother
Can't be your savior; I don't have the power
I'm not gonna stay and watch you circle the drain
Watch you circle the drain
Watch you circle the drain
Watch you circle the drain
Watch you circle the drain
You fall asleep during foreplay
Cause the pills you take are more your forte
I'm not sticking around to watch you go down
"Circling the Drain" is a song by Katy Perry that explores the painful dynamics of a relationship that revolves around addiction. It's apparent that the relationship is in shambles and is heading towards a dead-end. The lyrics depict the heartbreaking situation of a partner with the addiction, where they'll tell lies and express fake promises, causing mental and emotional trauma to the other person. The song starts with the victim and the lyrics reveal that this isn't the first time they've been left heartbroken; the partner has promised to change before. She then goes on to highlight the partner's heroin addiction and how he falls asleep during foreplay. The song touches on a few more emotional points before the chorus.
Line by Line Meaning
This is the last time you say
You always say this will be the last time, but it never is.
After the last line you break
After you cross the last line, you break my heart.
It's not even a holiday
There's no special occasion or reason for you to behave this way.
Nothing to celebrate
There's nothing worth celebrating in the situation we're in.
You give a hundred reasons why
You always have an excuse for your behavior, and it's getting old.
And you say you're really gonna try
You say you'll try to change, but I don't believe you anymore.
If I had a nickel for every time
If I had a nickel for every time you made a promise and broke it, I'd be rich.
I'd own the bank
I would have so much money that I could own a bank.
Thought that I was the exception
I thought I was different and that you wouldn't treat me like you did others.
I could reroute your addiction
I thought I could help you overcome your addiction and change your ways.
You could've been the greatest
You had so much potential to do great things, but you let it go to waste.
But you'd rather get wasted
You choose to prioritize getting high or drunk over anything else.
You fall asleep during foreplay
You're so drugged up that you can't even stay awake during intimate moments.
Cause the pills you take are more your forte
You're addicted to pills and they have become your expertise or strong suit.
I'm not sticking around to watch you go down
I can't stand to watch you spiral out of control any longer.
Wanna be your lover, not your fucking mother
I want to be in a romantic relationship with you, not take care of you like a parent.
Can't be your savior; I don't have the power
I can't save you from your addiction and problems, I'm not capable of that.
I'm not gonna stay and watch you circle the drain
I can't keep watching you destroy yourself, I have to leave.
You say you have to write your rhymes
You use songwriting as an excuse for your drug use and bad behavior.
Whatever helps you sleep at night
You use these excuses to justify your actions and help you sleep without guilt.
You've become what you despise
You've become the very thing you hate or judge in others.
A stereotype
You've become a cliché or predictable person in your lifestyle and behavior.
You think you're so rock and roll
You romanticize the rockstar lifestyle and think it's cool to be a mess.
But you're really just a joke
In reality, you're not admirable or cool, you're just sad and pathetic.
Had the world in the palm of your hands
You had potential to accomplish anything you wanted, but you let it slip away.
But you fucking choked
You failed to take advantage of your opportunities and ruined everything.
Should've been my team mate
We could have had a great partnership, but you let your addiction get in the way.
Could've changed your fate
I could have helped you turn your life around, but you didn't accept my help.
You say that you love me
You claim you love me, but words aren't enough when actions show otherwise.
You won't remember in the morning
You're too drunk or high to even remember saying you love me at all.
Watch you circle the drain
I'm watching you spiral downward and I can't do anything to stop it.
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: KATY PERRY, CHRISTOPHER STEWART, MONTE NUEBLE
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@Jacob-pd2dd
I’m a punk rock dude who struggles with addiction issues. Recently my gf left me because of my drinking. This song keeps coming on my Spotify which is weird because I don’t listen to Katy Perry. While we were together I always wondered why she let my addiction keep coming between us but because of this song and the things she said to me I’m really starting to get it. She told me “I always thought you’d be the person who would never hurt me” I’m convinced that sober me never would. I guess all I can say is I’m truly sorry that I’m still drinking. I lost a really great girl to my habits and I can never get her back.
Edit:
I posted this 2 years ago. I thought I was hopeless and would never get past my addiction. I had accepted that I was just gonna die from this. Luckily I found the program of AA and I’ve been recovering. I have decided that I’m never going to drink or drug again. It’s absolutely imperative that I don’t. I am finding the true meaning of love, happiness, serenity and learning how to cope with life. I never thought I’d be able to recover but I am. I’m so blessed for the life I’m living today.
@lunar4724
Jacob Aten Hey man. You’re feeling bad right now but it’ll get better. I encourage you to seek some help for your drinking and become the best version of you. It’s a long and hard process but I believe in you. You can do it man.
@Jacob-pd2dd
@@berealsupportive2744 I understand your sentiment but telling an alcoholic just not to drink is not helpful. If I could just not drink I would’ve done it long ago before she left. I understand that capitalism and the government profits off of addicts through the prison industrial complex and through alcohol and cigarette sales but that doesn’t make me some sort of government pawn. I’m a human being with an illness that goes beyond just not buying alcohol. I fully appreciate the support and am beyond grateful to everyone who has shown me kindness through this time. I will get better someday because I absolutely refuse to let myself die this way and you’re right, I refuse to let myself die in a way that would benefit the government in any form. So thank you but be mindful that addiction is an illness that requires years of constant therapy and hard work and just saying “don’t drink” comes off as insensitive even if you didn’t mean it in that way. Thank you again I appreciate your support.
@emmicah7720
@@berealsupportive2744 unfortunately in addiction, it isn't as simple as "stop buying it." Addiction is a compulsive thing. Someone who's an alcoholic might not even like drinking anymore but their sensory systems, and the way their brains become wired over the course of addiction, are constantly firing off telling them they need the alcohol. They obsess over it. Same with drug addicts. Back when I was using, my brain constantly told me I needed the drugs. My self-esteem told me I wasn't good enough to be loved sober and I didn't deserve it. Towards the end of my active addiction, I HATED using drugs. I hated myself. I hated the feelings. But I couldn't stop. Fear of change, fear of cutting out the people I had considered friends at that time (because bad friends were better than no friends to me at the time) and being alone and fear of feeling all the emotions I was trying to escape again all led me to keep using. Unfortunately, some people get the low self-esteem I described and commit suicide because they believe they can never be a better person and that they aren't worthy of recovery and love. All these emotions and all the fear and just the obsessive-compulsive nature of addiction make it so much harder than "don't drink." I do know you mean well though and so that's why I've explained this here.
@emmicah7720
@@Jacob-pd2dd hey man, I've been where you're at right now, although my substance was meth/heroin back when I was using. I know it's hard to get clean. I know it's scary. I know the fear, the doubt, the lack of self-worth you feel. I just want you to know that you are worthy of a better life. That you are worth love, happiness and joy. I know it's hard to walk away from something you've been using so long but you can do it when you're ready. And if you ever do want to quit and need someone to talk to, please know you can message me (just comment on here and I'll give you my other social media account you can message). I've been clean for 6 years but I also started at day 1 and know how terrifying getting sober can feel. You got more strength than you give yourself credit for and you deserve a life that doesn't revolve around alcohol ❤
@karlar534
My cousin is an alcoholic and it's to the point where his brain is literally fried. He was so intelligent and hes 40. It's really hard but u know yourself and if certain things trigger you try to avoid those things. Get closer to people who love you and apart yourself from those who are a bad influence. Like try not to go to the stores or look at that section. Save yourself.
@peaceful_chaos14
This song is so BADASS!!! Love that she expresses her anger directly going straight to the point ..and not just whining about the situation.
@matter8138
Best part about the song.
@michaelcarey9567
She made a song about a man’s problems and then capitalized off it. That’s very wrong
@peaceful_chaos14
@@michaelcarey9567 then you must have a problem with each and every songwriter in the world.