Ruin
Mixed Matches Lyrics
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When
You were trying to say
That
Your entrancing
With your contact
And I'll know that day
I'll stay right beside you
But with or without you
I'll keep it inside how I know to
I'm happy to know
(We had a day)
I felt love
(It went away)
And until then
(As I think of it)
I'll go to sleep again in ruin
I'll fear my face will go away
I want to call you as I change
I don't take it
For granted
I just wanted
To see you
Live as you came
By your will
Carry your weight
As you wish
Through now again
Forever
I hope you change
Say you won't
Let all this pass you
And when you care
It's cause you want to
And I'll live alone back
Running through the past
Wanting to build it all again
But only if you do
I'll stay right beside you
But with or without you
I'll keep it inside how I know to
But only if you do
I'll stay right beside you
But with or without you
I'll keep it inside how I know to
I'm happy to know
(We had a day)
I felt love
(It went away)
And until then
(As I think of it)
I'll go to sleep again in ruin
The lyrics of "ruin" by Mixed Matches depict a complex emotional journey. The singer describes a situation where they instinctively fight back when someone tries to undermine or criticize them. They acknowledge that despite feeling entranced by this person and their contact, there was a specific day that made them realize something important.
The singer expresses their loyalty, emphasizing that they will stay by the other person's side, whether or not they reciprocate those feelings. They have learned to internalize their emotions, keeping them hidden away. The singer reminisces about a past day when they felt love, but unfortunately, it ultimately faded away. This nostalgic reflection often leads them to fall asleep feeling broken and ruined.
The singer admits to fearing that their identity will disappear or change, and they yearn to reach out to the person they're addressing as they undergo this transformation. They emphasize that they don't take anything for granted and only wanted to witness the person living genuinely. The singer encourages this person to carry their own weight and make their own choices, hoping they will change for the better. They express the desire for the person not to let life pass them by, only caring when they genuinely want to.
The lyrics echo a sense of longing and unfulfilled desires. The singer reflects on their past, realizing that they want to rebuild what they once had with this person. These emotions are reiterated through the repetition of the chorus, highlighting the singer's willingness to stand by the other person's side, yet also their ability to keep their true feelings hidden within themselves. Ultimately, the singer resolves to find solace in the bittersweet memories and sleep in a state of ruin until things change.
Line by Line Meaning
I fire back on my instinct
I react impulsively and without hesitation
When
At the moment
You were trying to say
You were attempting to communicate
That
What you wanted to convey
Your entrancing
Your captivating presence
With your contact
Through our interactions
And I'll know that day
And I will understand it in that instance
But only if you do
But only if you reciprocate
I'll stay right beside you
I will remain by your side
But with or without you
Regardless of whether you are present or not
I'll keep it inside how I know to
I will conceal my emotions as I have learned
I'm happy to know
I am content to understand
(We had a day)
(We shared a day)
I felt love
I experienced affection
(It went away)
(It vanished)
And until then
And until that time comes
(As I think of it)
(While reflecting on it)
I'll go to sleep again in ruin
I will fall asleep once more feeling broken
I'll fear my face will go away
I am afraid my true self will disappear
I want to call you as I change
I desire to contact you while undergoing transformation
I don't take it
I do not consider it lightly
For granted
As something to be taken for sure or expected
I just wanted
I simply desired
To see you
To catch a glimpse of you
Live as you came
To live authentically
By your will
Based on your desires
Carry your weight
Take responsibility for your actions
As you wish
According to your desires
Through now again
Continuing from this moment
Forever
For all eternity
I hope you change
I desire for you to transform
Say you won't
Express that you will not
Let all this pass you
Allow these experiences to pass by without affecting you
And when you care
And when you genuinely feel concerned
It's cause you want to
It is because you genuinely desire to
And I'll live alone back
And I will continue to exist in solitude again
Running through the past
Reliving past memories
Wanting to build it all again
Longing to reconstruct everything
Lyrics © O/B/O DistroKid
Written by: ed barrios
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