Love Letter
Knox Lyrics


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There's no more crying in her coffee cup
She got close enough to kiss him
Then he burned her tongue
No he wasn't who he said he was
There's little lies between his teeth
Now she wonders, is it me?
It's so hard to see
But what a lovely disaster (when puffy red eyes turn to daggers)
And her heart of glass finally shatters

Now she's burning all the love letters he sent her
Thะตy don't mean nothing now
They don't mean nothing now
And lovะต is only four letters
But you'll never catch her sayin' 'em out loud
Sayin' 'em out loud

'Cause love let her trust and it let her believe then
Love let her spiral into the deep end
She's burning all the love letters he sent her
They don't mean nothing now
'Cause love let her, love let her, love let her down

Yeah, it's the oldest tale in history
Someone treated her so carelessly and now she's broke
Floating somewhere in the in-between
I bet she likes to be the villain for once, now that the damage is done

But what a lovely disaster (now there's a little edge to her laughter)
And her heart of glass finally shattered

Now she's burning all the love letters he sent her
They don't mean nothing now
They don't mean nothing now
And love is only four letters
But you'll never catch her sayin' 'em out loud
Sayin' 'em out loud

'Cause love let her trust and it let her believe then
Love let her spiral into the deep end
She's burning all the love letters he sent her
They don't mean nothing now
'Cause love let her, love let her, love let her down

Now she's burning all the love letters he sent her
They don't mean nothing now
They don't mean nothing now
And love is only four letters
But you'll never catch her sayin' 'em out loud
Sayin' 'em out loud

'Cause love let her trust and it let her believe then
Love let her spiral into the deep end
She's burning all the love letters he sent her




They don't mean nothing now
'Cause love let her, love let her, love let her down

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Knox's song "Love Letter" tell the story of a woman who has been deceived by someone she trusted and loved. The first verse sets the scene, with the image of her no longer crying in her coffee cup. This suggests that she has moved past the initial sadness and is ready to confront the situation. It is revealed that she got close enough to kiss him, but he turned out to be someone different from who he claimed to be. The "little lies between his teeth" indicate that he has been dishonest. The woman questions herself, wondering if she is to blame for not seeing through his facade.


The chorus expresses the woman's transformation and empowerment. The heartbreak she experienced is described as a "lovely disaster." Her heart, represented as glass, finally shatters, emphasizing the pain she endured. She decides to burn all the love letters he sent her, concluding that they now hold no meaning. Love, which she used to trust and believe in, has let her down. She refuses to speak the word "love" out loud, suggesting that she no longer wants to acknowledge its power over her.


The second verse continues to explore the woman's feelings and her desire to break free from the role of the victim. The lyrics mention the oldest tale in history, referring to the common theme of being mistreated in love. The woman is now "broke" and floating in the in-between, suggesting a state of uncertainty. However, she finds a sense of empowerment in embracing the role of the villain, now that the damage has already been done. Her laughter has an edge to it, indicating a newfound strength.


Overall, "Love Letter" is a song about a woman reclaiming her power and identity after being let down by love. It highlights the pain of betrayal and the process of healing and moving forward.


Line by Line Meaning

There's no more crying in her coffee cup
She has stopped being visibly upset about the situation.


She got close enough to kiss him
She developed a close emotional connection with him.


Then he burned her tongue
He deceived her and hurt her deeply.


No he wasn't who he said he was
He turned out to be someone different from what he claimed to be.


There's little lies between his teeth
He has been dishonest and has hidden truths.


Now she wonders, is it me?
She questions whether she is the cause of the situation.


It's so hard to see
The truth or reality is difficult to perceive.


But what a lovely disaster (when puffy red eyes turn to daggers)
Despite the pain, there is a beauty in the chaos and transformation.


And her heart of glass finally shatters
Her fragile heart breaks completely.


Now she's burning all the love letters he sent her
She is getting rid of any reminders or memories of their love.


They don't mean nothing now
The love letters hold no significance or value anymore.


And love is only four letters
The word 'love' is just a combination of four letters.


But you'll never catch her sayin' 'em out loud
She refuses to express or acknowledge love verbally.


'Cause love let her trust and it let her believe then
Love allowed her to have faith and believe in someone.


Love let her spiral into the deep end
Love led her to get deeply involved in the relationship.


Cause love let her, love let her, love let her down
Love disappointed and betrayed her.


Yeah, it's the oldest tale in history
The story of heartbreak and betrayal is a recurring theme throughout history.


Someone treated her so carelessly and now she's broke
Someone treated her with negligence and now she is emotionally broken.


Floating somewhere in the in-between
She is in a state of confusion or uncertainty.


I bet she likes to be the villain for once, now that the damage is done
Now that she has been hurt, she may enjoy embracing a darker role.


But what a lovely disaster (now there's a little edge to her laughter)
Despite the pain, there is a certain allure and defiance in her laughter.


Now she's burning all the love letters he sent her
She continues to destroy any traces of their past love.


Cause love let her, love let her, love let her down
Love betrayed her and caused her pain.




Writer(s): Sarah Troy, Spencer Jordan, Jason Strong, Knox Morris

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@brentjack9587

I'm a 29 year old grown man that thrived on emo music as a teenager. Broski, this SLAPS. I feel like a teenager again. Very underrated.

@FlyingGreenTea

Mutual sentiment, bro!
Makes me happy as well!

@chrismartinez5186

Class of 2005 with u on this one Broski is a time traveler

@Skyeboiii

Exactly the words I would use to describe! Been jamming to Knox's stuff since I found him a few weeks ago.

@memph1ston

This song SLAPS. Spotify woke me up to it this morning, I was furiously googling to figure out what the "love is only four letters" song was.

@owenfeilds

I found out by the recommendation page... but I agree with you, THIS SKNG SLAPS LIKE NO TOMORROW

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@reptaronrice7317

The alliteration is just so perfect for this song. Wonderful use of lyrics to a beat that just canโ€™t leave my head. Excited for more. ^.^

@david54181

Im normally into hardcore/posthardcore music but I think this is some of the most creative and catchy music Ive ever heard. I love this!

@trevormalchano7098

This guy is easily one of the best in the world right now! Knox rules!

@butterfliesarecool3876

The Chorus and play on words is genius

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