Smoking Gun
NYVES Lyrics

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Are we all another vague impression
Inadvantage of a guilt discretion
All the promise of a world we sought to be
All the panic of an ill obsession

I'm not the one
I can feel you drawing lines
What have i done

How am i left holding fast
I'm not the one
I can feel you drawing lines
What have i done
How am i left holding fast
This smoking gun

Can we have another convoersaiton
Do we share in us a fascination
See the bottom of a bottle black and white
See the callin' in the complication

I'm not the one
I can feel you drawing lines
What have i done
How am i left holding fast
I'm not the one
I can feel you drawing lines
What have i done
How am i left holding fast
This smoking gun

We take and we say that we made it
We fake and we say we created
We take and we say that we made it
We fake and we say

I'm not the one
I can feel you drawing lines
What have i done
How am i left holding fast
I'm not the one
I can feel you drawing lines
What have i done

How am i left holding fast
This smoking gun

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of NYVES' song "Smoking Gun" suggest themes of guilt, obsession, and the complexity of human relationships. The verses convey a sense of uncertainty, questioning whether we are simply "vague impressions" subject to the whims of guilt, and whether the world we seek to create is overshadowed by its own obsession. The chorus expresses frustration with this dynamic, lamenting the feeling of being blamed for something that wasn't necessarily one's fault, symbolized by the metaphor of the "smoking gun."

At the heart of the song is a plea for communication and understanding, as the lyrics ask for "another conversation" and suggest that perhaps the complications and contradictions of life can be overcome by shared fascination. The line "See the bottom of a bottle black and white" hints at the possibility of clarity in unity, while "drawing lines" suggests the need to establish clear boundaries that can help relationships thrive.

Overall, "Smoking Gun" presents a somewhat pessimistic view of humanity and our flaws, yet also expresses a desire for something more meaningful and connected.

Line by Line Meaning

Are we all another vague impression
Are we just indistinct copies of each other?

In advantage of a guilt discretion
Taking advantage of guilt to make decisions

All the promise of a world we sought to be
All the things we hoped to achieve in the world

All the panic of an ill obsession
All the fear and anxiety that comes with being obsessed with something unhealthy

I'm not the one
I am not responsible

I can feel you drawing lines
I can sense you trying to establish boundaries

What have i done
What did I do wrong?

How am i left holding fast
Why am I still stuck in this situation?

This smoking gun
This evidence of my failure or wrongdoing

Can we have another conversation
Can we talk again?

Do we share in us a fascination
Do we have a common attraction?