Fall in Love with the Enemy
MNDR Lyrics

Ivory gems dipped in fur
Expensive adornments that exude luxury and status, much like the façade of a toxic relationship.

Keep me hungry feed me words
The poison of empty promise, keeping the singer in a constant state of needing more despite being given nothing of substance.

What will you say?
The feeling of uncertainty surrounding the intentions of the manipulator in the situation.

Is it love or despair?
Questioning whether the need for the toxic relationship is rooted in genuine love or a deeper sense of self-worth issues.

Throw my hands in the air
Surrender, give up control to the dominant partner who holds all the power in the relationship.

I'll take the bait
Despite knowing the harmful nature of the relationship, the victim is unable to resist the pull of the manipulator's power and continues to be drawn in.

Like an animal in a cage
Feeling trapped and powerless in the relationship, like a wild animal locked in a pen.

You lock me up, you lock me away
The abuser is the one responsible for the feelings of confinement and isolation surrounding the victim.

Loose again, I won't complain
Despite moments of freedom or respite, the victim is conditioned to accept this type of treatment and not speak out against it.

You tear me down, tear me away
The abuser holds all the power in the relationship and is responsible for the emotional damage done to the victim.

You never choose (Oh-oh-oh-oh)
The victim is not in control of the relationship dynamics, instead being manipulated and controlled by the abuser.

To fall in love with the enemy
The paradoxical nature of loving someone who is actively causing harm to the victim.

You break me in two (Oh-oh-oh-oh)
The impact that the abuser has on the victim's sense of self, splitting them into two opposing directions and causing internal conflict.

Only you get the best of me.
Despite the dysfunction of the relationship, the abuser still holds a prominent place in the victim's life and continues to have a strong emotional pull.

Only Youuu-ewww-ewww
Reinforcing the idea that the abuser is the only one who can make the victim feel whole, even in the midst of destructive behavior.

Fall in love with the enemy
The paradoxical and destructive nature of the relationship, with both partners playing into the toxic dynamics that have formed.

Gnashing teeth, flashing chrome
A violent and aggressive mood that accompanies the twisted aspects of the relationship.

Moving close, shake my bones
Despite the volatile nature of the relationship, the victim is still drawn in by the passion and intensity of the moments shared with the abuser.

Let's escalate
The penchant for danger and heightened emotions that come with the tension of the relationship.

Don't wanna think about the future
The victim is aware on some level that the relationship is not sustainable or healthy, but cannot imagine a life outside of it.

This is nature versus nurture
Acknowledge the role that personal history and past traumas have in shaping one's perspective on relationships and how they should be treated.

What do you say?
Questioning whether the abuser is aware of the damage they are causing or if they are simply perpetuating a cycle of abusive behavior.

You got me locked, got me locked away
The victim is unable to break free from the hold the abuser has over them and remain trapped in the cycle of abuse.

Tear me down, tear me down again.
Despite moments of escape, the abuser continues to exert control over the victim and cause emotional damage.