Second Fiddle
Northy Lyrics
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You make my soul wanna live another day
Your beauty with my own two eyes
Makes my body wanna compromise
You call me up whenever you want
Tell me I'm the only one
But I know that's not the truth
It's just another lie you use
Someone toxic next to me
Poisoning me every time
I let you into my mind
But never again
Will I be a friend
While I'm stuck playing
Second fiddle to him
You pulled your strings and unraveled me
Breathed life into this dead body
It was all part of your master plan
To build me up and then to tear me down
I look at you what do I see
Someone toxic next to me
Poisoning me every time
I let you into my mind
But never again
Will I be a friend
While I'm stuck playing
Second fiddle to him
But never again
Will I be a friend
While I'm stuck playing
Second fiddle to him
The lyrics to Northy's song 'Second Fiddle' express the emotions of a person who is in a toxic relationship, where their partner manipulates and uses them for their own gain. The first verse talks about how the person's partner speaks in a way that gives them hope to go on with life, but then they realize that it's just another lie. The second verse describes how the person feels poisoned every time they let their partner into their mind. The chorus talks about how the person is tired of being second fiddle to their partner's true love and that they are done with playing that role. The bridge describes how their partner unraveled them and then built them up just to tear them down. Finally, the person concludes that they will no longer befriend their partner while they have to play second fiddle to the other person.
Overall, the song portrays a person who is tired of being manipulated and used by someone they love. They have finally decided to break free from the toxic relationship, even if it means losing the person they love. The lyrics deliver a powerful message about setting boundaries and protecting oneself from emotional harm, which is relatable to many people who have been in similar situations.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh baby when you talk that way
Your words have a profound effect on me.
You make my soul wanna live another day
Your presence inspires me to keep going and not give up on life.
Your beauty with my own two eyes
Seeing you is a visual feast for my eyes and captivates me.
Makes my body wanna compromise
You have such an effect on me that I am willing to go against what I believe in.
You call me up whenever you want
You only contact me when it suits you.
Tell me I'm the only one
You lie to me and make me believe that I'm the only person you care about.
But I know that's not the truth
I am aware that your words are false.
It's just another lie you use
You frequently deceive me with your falsehoods.
Someone toxic next to me
You are a toxic influence in my life.
Poisoning me every time
Being around you has a negative impact on me each time.
I let you into my mind
I allowed you to have influence over my thoughts and feelings.
But never again
I have learned from my mistake and will not repeat it.
Will I be a friend
I will not continue a friendship with you.
While I'm stuck playing
I feel as if I am relegated to a lesser position.
Second fiddle to him
I am not as important to you as someone else in your life.
You pulled your strings and unraveled me
You had control over me and caused me to come apart at the seams.
Breathed life into this dead body
You gave me hope and breathed new life into me when I was feeling down.
It was all part of your master plan
Your actions were calculated and intended to manipulate me.
To build me up and then to tear me down
You made me feel good, and then destroyed me emotionally.
Lyrics © DistroKid, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: CHANNING WILSON, JOSH MORNINGSTAR
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