Violent Love
Keepsake Lyrics
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Tonight I relived the one, your self esteem is fucked up.
Today I, stabbed your eye.
You've never seen so clearly, now go paint me a picture.
Rely on your imagination.
Your past attempts look so pathetic.
The twilight, your soft sigh, I'm taking over.
Dance with me tonight.
Dance with me tonight.
One piece of the pie
I've poisoned with a soft touch.
Ity's time for you to eat up.
Or may I watch you die?
A death fit for a movie.
I wrote it with compassion.
Comply with an oil driven nation.
Speaking up will do you no good.
The lyrics of Keepsake's "Violent Love" depict a disturbing and violent relationship where the singer seems to hold all the power. The opening line, "One night of violent love," sets the tone of the song as a representation of an abusive and volatile relationship. The line "your self-esteem is fucked up" provides a clue that the victim of the relationship may already have their own issues, which is being exploited by the singer. The lyrics worsen as the singer boasts about stabbing the victim's eye and how it had given them clarity. The next line commands the victim to paint a picture, indicating that they have control of the situation and the abuse they have inflicted.
The singer then gaslights the victim by stating that their past attempts were "pathetic." The second verse begins by describing the romantic atmosphere of twilight and soft sighs but quickly turns into a threatening tone with the lines, "I'm taking over" and "you're running out of time." The last lines of the song provide a warning to the victim: "Speaking up will do you no good."
Overall, the song gives a bleak glimpse into a toxic relationship and the dynamics of power and control within it. It is a disturbing account of the psychological manipulation and abuse that some people endure in their relationships.
Line by Line Meaning
One night of violent love.
I had a passionate but violent night with someone.
Tonight I relived the one, your self esteem is fucked up.
Today I remembered the night we had together, and it seems like you have self-esteem issues.
Today I, stabbed your eye.
Metaphorically, I hurt you very deeply.
You've never seen so clearly, now go paint me a picture.
As a result of this experience, you have gained a deeper understanding of yourself or life. Show me what you have learned.
Rely on your imagination.
Use your imagination to escape from reality.
Your past attempts look so pathetic.
I think your past efforts are naive and unimpressive.
The twilight, your soft sigh, I'm taking over.
In this peaceful moment, I am going to take control.
Dance with me tonight.
Let's enjoy this moment together.
You're running out of time.
You need to take action quickly.
One piece of the pie I've poisoned with a soft touch.
I have managed to ruin something for you in a subtle way.
It's time for you to eat up.
It's time for you to face the consequences of your actions.
Or may I watch you die?
If you don't act, you will experience catastrophic consequences.
A death fit for a movie.
The consequences of your actions would be like something out of a dramatic movie.
I wrote it with compassion.
I am not trying to be cruel, I just want to make you aware of what could happen if you don't take action.
Comply with an oil driven nation.
Follow the expectations of a powerful group or individual.
Speaking up will do you no good.
Trying to make a point is futile in this situation.
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