Lara has been on the… Read Full Bio ↴Nil Lara is a musician from Newark, New Jersey.
Lara has been on the road since August 1995. Live performances are a strong angle to the development of his career. He has created a very solid fan base, the majority is directly due to his live shows. Lara has played from small coffeehouse acoustic performances to sold-out arenas.
He has toured with Lenny Kravitz, Blues Traveler, Natalie Merchant and many others.
In June and July of 1996, Lara toured many festivals in Europe.
In August of 1996, Lara had a very successful promotional tour of Belgium, Holland, Luxembourg, England, Japan, and Spain.
The 1999 summer tour covered 15 cities in the Southeastern USA.
His song "Fighting for my Love" is featured in the Scrubs Soundtrack.
Released 2 albums in 2004 Da and Testimony on Beluga Blue Records . Available on amazon.com .
Currently enjoying his musical residency in Miami.
Bleeding
Nil Lara Lyrics
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Tell me what am I to do?
I've got my back up against the wall
Your silly smile is at my face again
Was I wrong or was I right?
I guess I should have taken my own advice
I thought we'd talk this out before
And so you've got me where you want
I feel you've got me on my knees
Yes, you have me bleeding
And so you've got me once again
I feel you've got me near the end
Yes, you have me bleeding
And so you've got me where you want
I feel you've got me on my knees
Yes, you have me bleeding
Try to believe I am drained
I don't wanna bleed no more
Don't wanna bleed no more
Was it me or was it you?
I cannot share your point of view
I've given everything I can
Maybe you don't like who I am
Was I wrong to treat you right?
I guess I should have taken my own advice
I should have left you some time ago
There's nothing else to say
And so you've got me where you want
I feel you've got me on my knees
Yes, you have me bleeding
And so you've got me once again
I feel you've got me near the end
Yes, you have me bleeding
And so you've got me where you want
I feel you've got me on my knees
Yes, you have me bleeding
Try to believe, I am drained
Try to believe, I am drained
And so you've got me where you want
I feel you've got me on my knees
Yes, you have me bleeding
And so you've got me once again
I feel you've got me near the end
Yes, you have me bleeding
And so you've got me where you want
I feel you've got me on my knees
Yes, you have me bleeding
Try to believe I am drained
I don't wanna bleed no more
Don't wanna bleed no more
The song "Bleeding" by Nil Lara appears to be about a toxic relationship that has left the singer feeling drained and defeated. The lyrics suggest that the singer and their partner are constantly at odds, with neither person fully able to understand or empathize with the other. The repeated lines "And so you've got me where you want / I feel you've got me on my knees / Yes, you have me bleeding" paint a picture of someone who is being emotionally manipulated and controlled by their partner, even as they try to resist or fight back. Despite the singer's attempts to hold their ground and stay true to themselves, they are ultimately worn down by the constant struggle, feeling drained and helpless in the face of their partner's influence.
There is also a sense of regret and self-blame in the lyrics, as the singer questions their own actions and decisions throughout the song. Lines like "Was I wrong to treat you right? / I guess I should have taken my own advice" suggest that the singer is grappling with feelings of guilt and confusion surrounding the relationship. Ultimately, though, they seem to come to a realization that there is nothing left to be done, and that they need to find a way to move on and stop "bleeding" from their wounds.
Overall, "Bleeding" is a powerful and emotional song that explores the complexities of human relationships, and the toll that they can take on us when they become toxic or destructive.
Line by Line Meaning
Is it me or is it you
Uncertainty about whether the problem in the relationship is caused by the singer or the other person
Tell me what am I to do?
Asking for guidance since the singer is not sure how to proceed in the relationship
I've got my back up against the wall
Feeling trapped and without options as the situation in the relationship worsens
Your silly smile is at my face again
The other person's insincere and mocking behavior in a scene that repeats itself often
Was I wrong or was I right?
Indecision and second-guessing about the singer's choices regarding the relationship
I guess I should have taken my own advice
Regret for not following previous advice or intuition about the relationship
I thought we'd talk this out before
Expectation that communication would be enough to resolve the issues in the relationship
But we keep opening the same old doors
Despite efforts to move on, the same problems keep arising and there seems to be no progress in the relationship
And so you've got me where you want
The other person has power and control over the singer in the relationship
I feel you've got me on my knees
Feeling helpless and submissive to the other person's desires and manipulation
Yes, you have me bleeding
The other person's actions are causing emotional pain and suffering for the singer
And so you've got me once again
The cycle of abuse and control in the relationship repeats, with the other person getting what they want once again
I feel you've got me near the end
The singer feels like the relationship is close to collapsing due to the toxic dynamic
Try to believe I am drained
The singer is emotionally exhausted and unable to continue putting effort into the relationship
I don't wanna bleed no more
The singer is tired of suffering and wants to end the ongoing emotional pain caused by the relationship
Was it me or was it you?
Revisiting the original question of blame in the relationship with no clear answer or resolution
I cannot share your point of view
The singer and the other person have fundamentally different values and perspectives that cannot be reconciled
I've given everything I can
The singer has put forth maximum effort to try and make the relationship work, but it is still failing
Maybe you don't like who I am
Possibility that the other person is rejecting the singer as a person, rather than specific actions or behaviors
Was I wrong to treat you right?
Feeling like efforts to be kind and supportive in the relationship have been taken advantage of or not reciprocated
I should have left you some time ago
Regret for not ending the relationship sooner and avoiding the current pain and suffering
There's nothing else to say
The relationship has reached a point of no return where words and actions are unlikely to repair the damage done
Try to believe, I am drained
Repeating the exhaustion and emotional emptiness felt by the singer in the relationship
I don't wanna bleed no more
Repeating the desire to end the pain and suffering caused by the relationship
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: NIL LARA
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