Enemy
Madside Lyrics


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Twist your words, you never tell the truth
I can't believe you again
I'm holding on, reflecting everything
There's things I never knew


Selling out you're just trying to run away
Back down there's nothing you can say
Hold my breath I know things will never change
I can't stand you
You're my enemy


Go away, I knew something was wrong
I tried to control the situation
Consuming what you need, my ability to draw the line
Can't stop the bleeding once again


Selling out you're just trying to run away
Back down there's nothing you can say
Hold my breath I know things will never change
I can't stand you
You're my enemy


I'm only human, mind you
Why do you steal from me
I need a glimpse of reality
Falling down on me


You're not human, you're my enemy


Selling out you're just trying to run away
Back down there's nothing you can say
Hold my breath I know things will never change




I can't stand you
You're my enemy

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Madside's song "Enemy" appear to be a message about betrayal and hurt caused by someone close to the songwriter. The opening line, "Twist your words, you never tell the truth," sets the tone for the rest of the song, which is an accusatory conversation with the person who has wronged the songwriter. The repeated refrain of "Selling out you're just trying to run away" implies that the person has turned their back on the friendship, relationship, or situation that previously existed and is now trying to distance themselves from the consequences. The chorus, "I can't stand you, You're my enemy" drives home the idea that whatever trust or loyalty the two had before is now gone and the songwriter views the person in question as an adversary that must be dealt with.


As the song progresses, the sense of betrayal is deepened. The line "Consuming what you need, my ability to draw the line" suggests that the person has taken advantage of the songwriter, using them as a resource to get what they want without any concern for boundaries or respect. The phrase "Can't stop the bleeding once again" forlornly expresses the idea that this is not the first time this has happened, that the wound of betrayal has been opened again and again. The final lines of the song, "You're not human, you're my enemy," imply that the person in question has done something that is beyond forgiveness, that their actions have made them into something less than human, a symbol of everything the songwriter is fighting against.


Overall, "Enemy" is a powerful statement about the pain of betrayal, the loss of trust, and the realization that sometimes the people we thought were on our side end up being our enemies. The song is filled with raw emotion and a forceful sense of conviction, making it a moving and memorable piece of music.


Line by Line Meaning

Twist your words, you never tell the truth
You manipulate language to hide the truth


I can't believe you again
I've lost faith in your honesty


I'm holding on, reflecting everything
I'm staying strong and reflecting on all that has happened


There's things I never knew
I've discovered things about you that were previously unknown


Selling out you're just trying to run away
You're betraying me and trying to escape responsibility


Back down there's nothing you can say
You've been caught and have no defense


Hold my breath I know things will never change
I'm losing hope that you'll ever change your ways


I can't stand you
I have strong negative feelings towards you


You're my enemy
You're my opposition, someone I'll fight against


Go away, I knew something was wrong
I had a sense that something was amiss and you need to leave


I tried to control the situation
I attempted to manage the circumstances


Consuming what you need, my ability to draw the line
You're taking what you want without consideration for others, harming my ability to set boundaries


Can't stop the bleeding once again
I can't prevent the emotional harm caused by your actions


I'm only human, mind you
I make mistakes too, but I'm not the villain here


Why do you steal from me
Why are you trying to take what's mine without permission


I need a glimpse of reality
I need to see the truth of what's really happening


Falling down on me
I'm overwhelmed and struggling to cope with the situation


You're not human, you're my enemy
Your behavior is inhuman, making you my foe




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