Temper Temper
Lime Cordiale Lyrics

Red wine like blood on the carpet
The red wine stain on the carpet is like dripping blood. It is a symbol of the mess they have created in their relationship.

Cigarettes burn holes where my heart is
The cigarettes viewed as pain are burning holes where the singer's heart should be. An expression of the emotional pain and heartbreak due to the one he loves.

Temper, temper, you know that that's what I like
The singer likes the temperamental behavior of the other person in the relationship. He has a liking for the conflict and volatility, and it excites him.

You're just doing what you do for reaction
The other person is behaving this way merely for a response or a reaction out of the singer. They are trying to incite him and get what they want from him.

I don't like this hotel, you can trash it
The singer does not appreciate the place where they are staying and does not care what happens to it. It is reflective of how disposable he views the relationship to be.

You start fights with everybody
The other person is confrontational and argumentative. They do not hesitate to pick a fight with everyone, which alludes to them being difficult to deal with in general.

I'm the one to say you're sorry
The singer is usually the one who apologizes first, indicating that the responsibility to keep the relationship together falls on him. He takes the blame and makes amends for the conflict he did not start.

But you're not 'round for long
The other person is not present for an extended period. They come in and out of the relationship fleetingly, which feeds into the son's fear of abandonment.

I only like you when you're leaving
The singer only enjoys the other person's presence when they are on the verge of leaving, which is an unusual perspective of love. It implies that the singer likes the idea of chasing or pursuing someone rather than being with them.

Watch your television crash on the pavement
The destruction of the television set by the other person is one of the many aggressions in the relationship. It is a symbol of their shattered communication and the increasing lack of respect.

Push and pull, yeah that's our arrangement
The relationship with the other person is volatile and distasteful. It is not a harmonious connection but an unhealthy cycle of push and pull.

Razor blades on your tongue I can taste it
The words of the other person are incredibly sharp, and the singer can feel the hurt and toxicity. It is a metaphor for the verbal abuse and emotional pain caused by the other person.

Forgetting me with a permanent vacation
The other person goes on a permanent vacation - leaving the relationship without any intention of returning. It shows how disposable the other person views the singer, as if they are something easily replaceable.

I know we're wrong
The singer knows that both he and the other person are at fault for the state of their relationship. They bear some responsibility for the chaos due to their involvement.

But I don't mind a little psycho
The singer does not mind the other person's erratic and insane behavior because, for some reason, he finds it exciting. It appears that he enjoys the drama and the chaos of it all.

Yeah, ow
A sound effect included for emphasis in the song.

I only love you when you're gone
The singer only realizes just how much he loves the other person when they leave him. It seems as though he struggles to keep the relationship intact, but only relishes it when they are apart.