Introduction
Kid Travis Lyrics

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I, Forget,
What it′s like to feel warm inside.
I'm, convinced,
That I will never let anybody else live
Inside this heart of mine. In this heart of mine.

She tore right through me, left handprints where i bled.
Can′t stop the voices in my head.

Left me out to dry.
I guess that's alright.
So paint me as the bad guy.
Paint me as the bad guy.

Like My bad
My bad

My bad
My bad

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "Introduction" by Kid Travis explores themes of emotional vulnerability and fear of getting hurt. The repeated notion of forgetting what it's like to feel warm inside indicates that the singer has been emotionally hurt before and is now guarded about letting anyone in. The singer is convinced that they will never let anybody else live inside their heart, implying that they are closed off from relationships, possibly due to the fear of being hurt again. The line, "she tore right through me, left handprints where I bled" is a powerful metaphor for the emotional scars that remain long after a relationship ends. The singer cannot stop the voices in their head, possibly representing a struggle with intrusive thoughts or fears that prevent them from moving on.

The repeated phrase "my bad" at the end of the song could be interpreted as the singer taking blame for their guardedness and their inability to let someone in. It could also represent an apology for the way they have treated someone, possibly unintentionally hurting them. Overall, the song carries a message of pain and caution in love, but also a sense of remorse and regret.

Line by Line Meaning

I, Forget,
Sometimes I forget

What it′s like to feel warm inside.
What it feels like to truly be happy and content

I'm, convinced,
I strongly believe

That I will never let anybody else live
That I will never allow anyone else to reside

Inside this heart of mine. In this heart of mine.
In the deepest part of myself

She tore right through me, left handprints where i bled.
She hurt me deeply, leaving physical and emotional marks

Can′t stop the voices in my head.
I can't ignore the negative thoughts in my mind

Left me out to dry.
She abandoned me and left me alone to deal with my pain

I guess that's alright.
I have come to terms with it and accepted it

So paint me as the bad guy.
People may consider me the villain in this situation

Paint me as the bad guy.
Repeat of previous line