Rebuild
Love Robot Lyrics
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Where’s the chains and rain (or pineapple)
I was falling down before I even got up
And pineapple
Packing my bags was I all had
Just get up and go and don’t look back
Or find someone else
To rebuild everything up again
I thought I knew what this was all about
You slipped through my hands as I figured it out
I promise I want this
I thought I knew what this all was about
You slipped through my hands as I figured it out
I turned my back to the things that you say
And I swear to god that I shouldn’t have left
You know I didn’t picture it like this
‘Cause in my head this plan was solid
I guess I didn’t account for the detours
I got a little bit sick of the detours
In my mind I was looking for a fresh start
I couldn’t find what I was looking for in your heart
You shut me out
And that shut me down
I’m gonna need much more than strength
If I’m ever going to see you again
I turn my back to the things that you said
And I swear to god that I shouldn’t have left
I never gave up
But I can’t bear to stay (you had enough now)
I never gave up
Even if you think I did
I’ll admit I should take the blame for this
I never gave up
I would never make you stay (you had enough now)
I never gave up
Even if you think I did
I’ll admit I should take the blame for this
If you can’t be OK
Then I won’t be fine
It’s harder to pretend that I am alright
Now everything’s falling
I don’t have much time
But I can’t be with you until I’m alright
If you can’t be OK
Then I won’t be fine
It’s harder to pretend that I am alright
Now everything’s falling
I don’t have much time
But I can’t be with you until I’m alright
I’m not alright
Right now isn’t the time the time for this
Love Robot's song "Rebuild" is a heartfelt and emotional song about a failed relationship, and the struggle to move on and rebuild one's life. The song begins with the singer expressing their shock at how things turned out with the relationship compared to how they pictured it playing out. They talk about falling down before they even got up, which could mean that things didn't go to plan from the very beginning. The pineapple references throughout the song are unclear, but it could indicate a sense of confusion similar to the phrase "mind pineapple."
The singer then describes the aftermath of the relationship, where they were left packing their bags and leaving everything behind. They concede that they'll need more than strength to rebuild their life and move on from the relationship. They also acknowledge that they were mistaken about what the relationship was all about, and only figured it out when it was too late. The last part of the song portrays the singer desperately trying to pretend they're okay, but ultimately admitting they're not.
On a deeper level, the song talks about the difficulty of moving on from a failed relationship, even when it's clear that it's for the best. It's about the mental and emotional struggle to pick up the pieces and start again, and the heartache that comes with it.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh I didn’t picture it like this
The situation is not what was expected
Where’s the chains and rain (or pineapple)
The expected negative circumstances did not occur
I was falling down before I even got up
I faced difficulties before even starting
And pineapple
Unexpected things happened
Packing my bags was I all had
I left everything behind
Just get up and go and don’t look back
I decided to move on from the past and not revisit it
Or find someone else
I considered finding a new person to be with
I’m gonna need some kind of strength
I require motivation and determination
To rebuild everything up again
To start over and recreate everything
I thought I knew what this was all about
I had an understanding of the situation
You slipped through my hands as I figured it out
You left as I was trying to understand
I promise I want this
I am committed to this relationship
I turned my back to the things that you say
I ignored your words and actions
And I swear to god that I shouldn’t have left
I regret my decision to leave
‘Cause in my head this plan was solid
I believed the plan was foolproof
I guess I didn’t account for the detours
I did not consider the unexpected changes
I got a little bit sick of the detours
I was tired of the changes
In my mind I was looking for a fresh start
I wanted to begin anew
I couldn’t find what I was looking for in your heart
I did not find what I needed from you
You shut me out
You closed yourself off from me
And that shut me down
That affected me negatively
I’m gonna need much more than strength
I need more than just determination
If I’m ever going to see you again
To reconcile I need more than the current situation provides
I never gave up
I did not stop trying
But I can’t bear to stay (you had enough now)
I cannot bring myself to remain in the current situation
Even if you think I did
Although you believe I gave up
I’ll admit I should take the blame for this
I take responsibility for my role in the situation
If you can’t be OK
If you cannot positively contribute
Then I won’t be fine
I will not be able to handle the situation
It’s harder to pretend that I am alright
It is difficult to fake being okay
Now everything’s falling
The situation is deteriorating
I don’t have much time
There is a sense of urgency
But I can’t be with you until I’m alright
I cannot continue the relationship until I am in a better state
I’m not alright
I am currently not doing well
Right now isn’t the time the time for this
The situation is not appropriate for the current moment
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