Noose
Nyxx Lyrics
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Swallowed it down
I wiped the shame from my brow
The shame inside, it went out
My world was spinning out of control
And you were there, standing still
There was a void, a black hole
That only you could fill
This isn't love
This is obsession
This isn't love
This is a weapon
I can see through to your veins
Trace them back to your heart
I've been just one edge away
From losing it all
Reaper, he wore all black
James Bond, a steal attack
And kept me begging for more
Laid out he held me down
My slaughter, his pleasure
And this ain't how it should be
This isn't love
This is obsession
This isn't love
This is a weapon
This isn't love
This is obsession
This isn't love
This is a weapon
The lyrics of NYXX's song "Noose" tell a story of someone who has been consumed by their obsessive love for another person. The first stanza describes how the singer has been bottling up their feelings, perhaps out of shame or fear, and how the person causing the obsession is the only one who can fill the emptiness inside. However, the chorus makes it clear that this intense infatuation is not healthy or normal, as the singer compares it to a weapon rather than a positive emotion like love.
The second stanza paints a darker picture as the singer goes into more detail about the obsession. The line "I can see through to your veins, trace them back to your heart" suggests a desire to possess the other person completely, while the references to "Reaper" and "James Bond" create a sense of danger and manipulation. The final lines, "My slaughter, his pleasure / And this ain't how it should be," leave the listener with a sense of unease and suggest that the singer may be a victim of abuse or manipulation.
Overall, "Noose" is a haunting exploration of the dark side of love, and the dangers of allowing obsession to consume you.
Line by Line Meaning
I kept it all in my mouth
I bottled up my feelings and emotions
Swallowed it down
I suppressed my emotions and did not express them
I wiped the shame from my brow
I tried to erase the feeling of shame and guilt from myself
The shame inside, it went out
I confided in someone and spoke about my feelings of shame
My world was spinning out of control
I was experiencing chaos and confusion in my life
And you were there, standing still
Someone was present in my life as a constant amidst the chaos
There was a void, a black hole
There was a sense of emptiness in my life
That only you could fill
This person was the only one who could make me feel whole
This isn't love
The emotions and actions being described are not signs of love
This is obsession
The emotions and actions being described are signs of an obsession
This is a weapon
The emotions and actions being described can harm oneself or others
I can see through to your veins
I can see through someone's facade and understand their true intentions
Trace them back to your heart
I can understand someone's feelings and emotions by looking into their heart
I've been just one edge away
I have been on the brink of losing control
From losing it all
From losing control completely
Reaper, he wore all black
The grim reaper, a symbol of death, is being referenced here
James Bond, a steal attack
James Bond, a symbol of aggression, is being referenced here
And kept me begging for more
This person kept me wanting and needing more
Laid out he held me down
This person had power over me and controlled me
My slaughter, his pleasure
This person took pleasure in causing me pain
And this ain't how it should be
This situation is not healthy or normal
Contributed by Mila I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.