Smoking Gun
Melody Thornton Lyrics
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You don't deserve, a bitter word
Of my precious breath
Are you not following yet
Oh you're time is up, darling raise your cup
And take your bow, do it graceful now
Remember I was the one, who showered you with the sun
If you don't know it's the truth
It's just no good what you do
Baby the gig is up
And when it's said and done, you're just a smoking gun
You are the guilty one
The smoking gun
You're just a smoking gun, a smoking gun
The lyrics to Melody Thornton's song "Smoking Gun" are about a person who's had enough of a toxic relationship and is ready to call their partner out on their behavior. The singer is tired of wasting her breath on someone who doesn't deserve it and explodes in a burst of anger and self-empowerment. She tells her partner that his time is up and that he should take his chance to say goodbye in a graceful manner. In the chorus, she accuses him of being the guilty one, a smoking gun that's caught in the act of causing harm and destruction.
The lines "Remember I was the one, who showered you with the sun / Remember I was the one ohh, who gave you years of my love" suggest that the singer has been in the relationship for a long time and has invested a lot emotionally. The partner, however, has taken her for granted and didn't reciprocate her feelings. The singer realizes that it's no good to keep caring for someone who doesn't care about her in return, and she's done with him. The smoking gun symbolizes the partner's betrayal and the evidence of his wrongdoing, which the singer can no longer ignore.
Overall, "Smoking Gun" is a powerful song that captures the pain and anger of being in a relationship that's gone sour. It's a testament to the resilience of the human spirit and the need to stand up for oneself in the face of emotional abuse and neglect.
Line by Line Meaning
You don't deserve, a bitter word
Of my precious breath
I refuse to waste any energy saying anything negative to you
Are you not following yet
Oh you're time is up, darling raise your cup
And take your bow, do it graceful now
It's time for you to move on and celebrate whatever small victories you have achieved
Remember I was the one, who showered you with the sun
Remember I was the one ohh, who gave you years of my love
Don't forget that I was the one who treated you well, gave you everything I had, and made you feel loved
If you don't know it's the truth
It's just no good what you do
You should be aware that your actions are unsatisfactory and unacceptable
Baby the gig is up
And when it's said and done, you're just a smoking gun
You are the guilty one
The smoking gun
You're just a smoking gun, a smoking gun
Your deception has been uncovered, and now you stand revealed as the cause of all our problems
Contributed by Declan W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
hlyfckitsyu
I'm glad she's getting her own light. She sounded really nice in 'Buttons'!
vivu971
wow she has a great voice
The Constant Xplorer
Why are the good ones she's created so short? This track and Lipstick&Guilt should have been extended.
Peace BeStill
Pay for the extended version
Tuza Bona
Very true. At least she put the longer versions on soundcloud.
MelodyDaily
I'm just so proud ! i have no words the video is just so perfect ! You are the best mummy Melo ! i'm proud to be a MT BABY for life !! <3
prettysuh justbeurself
i just love her voice
January Flowers
Loved the creativity +50 Loved the emotion +50 Loved the voice (of course) +50 and I love the white guy !!! +10 I Love You Melody !!!
israel avalos gavilanez
Increible!!!
D M
OMG LOVE IT! Keep the videos coming! :D I would LOVE to see "Hit The Ground Running" as the next video :))