… Read Full Bio ↴Laymen Terms was an indie band hailing from Colorado Springs, Colorado.
Signed to independent label Suburban Home Records, they have released two albums and one EP. Laymen Terms disbanded in 2006.
Verity
Laymen Terms Lyrics
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When they smile
But I hate your mouth
When it cries for me
On the national trust
The best mistake I ever made
Was having you
I'll read my books like they're friends
And while the meanest boy from verity
Smokes lights in the red
This 50's diner taught me tonight
I'm almost dead
I miss you as a friend
I miss my favorite kid
Don't you remember when we took that trip
To the white sands?
All the things you said to me
Even if you die
I want you to know
You're my best mistake
While the meanest boy from verity
Smokes lights in the red
It's all up to verity
In the song "Verity" by Laymen Terms, the lyrics explore emotions surrounding a past relationship that is currently over. The singer is reminiscing about the good times they shared and the mistakes they made. They love their partner's eyes when they smile, but hate their mouth when it cries for them. The line "The best mistake I ever made was having you" suggests that they may regret their decision to have been in the relationship, but also acknowledge the positive experiences they gained from it.
The lyrics also mention drugs and a 50's diner, perhaps indicating a past of substance abuse and escapism. The line "I miss you as a friend, I miss my favorite kid" implies that the singer's ex was perhaps their best friend and someone that they shared a lot of good memories with. The mention of the white sands and the things they said to each other suggests a time when their relationship was thriving.
Overall, the lyrics paint a picture of someone who is struggling to come to terms with the end of a significant relationship. They are nostalgic for the past and recognize the mistakes they made, but ultimately still hold love and admiration for their ex.
Line by Line Meaning
I love your eyes
I deeply appreciate the beauty in your eyes
When they smile
Especially when they express happiness and joy
But I hate your mouth
However, I dislike your mouth
When it cries for me
When it is being sad and emotional because of me
On the national trust
A reference to a famous British conservation organization, the line probably means that the artist trusts their lover completely
The best mistake I ever made
Even though it was probably not intentional, being with you is the best decision I have ever made
Was having you
I am grateful for being in a romantic relationship with you
I'll read my books like they're friends
Immersing myself in books is my way of dealing with loneliness
Cause' these drugs don't start kicking till' ten
I have to rely on taking drugs and drinking alcohol to help me cope with my emotions
And while the meanest boy from verity
Refers to someone who is cruel and unkind from a place called Verity
Smokes lights in the red
Presumably refers to smoking cigarettes while driving at night, possibly speeding or breaking a traffic signal
This 50's diner taught me tonight
The artist gained some insight or learned a lesson from a visit to a 1950s-style diner
I'm almost dead
I feel exhausted and drained
I miss you as a friend
I miss our platonic companionship more than our romantic relationship
I miss my favorite kid
The singer misses spending time with someone they care about who is young and naive
Don't you remember when we took that trip
Asking their lover if they remember a past experience they had together
To the white sands?
Referring to a specific location they visited, possibly a beach or desert area
All the things you said to me
The singer has fond memories of conversations they had with their lover
Even if you die
Even if their lover were to pass away
I want you to know
It is important for the artist’s lover to understand this message
You're my best mistake
Despite any negative consequences, being with you is still the best decision the artist has ever made
While the meanest boy from verity
Referring again to the cruel person from Verity
Smokes lights in the red
Continuation of the previous reference
It's all up to verity
The ultimate outcome is dependent on uncontrollable factors, possibly fate or destiny
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@modiebones3351
You guys have recordings from early 2000’s days? You played in garden city ks once and i havent forgot about you lol there was A song i really liked off an ep from 2000-2003 ish 🤷♀️
@eberretamar8709
I'm not from the band, sorry