AUTOMATIC
PKeys Lyrics
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From sweet to deranged
What about my voice tells you
Who's been wrong to you
You've got pains
Like an addict
I'm leaving you
Like an addict
10 a.m. automatic
I see darkness cover us
And your car kicks up dust
What about my ways makes you doubt
All these words from my mouth
You've got pains
Like an addict
I'm leaving you
You've got pains
Like an addict
10 a.m. automatic
In "Automatic," PKeys sings about a tumultuous relationship where the female partner changes from being sweet to deranged during the night. The singer questions why and wonders what he could do to make things better. He seems to be pleading with his partner to open up and trust him more. She seems to be plagued by past experiences that have made her doubt those around her. She has pains that she can't seem to shake, almost like an addict, and this is causing a rift in their relationship. The chorus repeats how she has these pains like an addict, and he's going to leave her.
The second verse carries forth the theme of doubt, as she is unsure about his ways and is doubting everything he says. It appears that the singer is helpless in this situation as he tries to make the relationship work, but his partner's issues are too much for him to handle. The song concludes with the image of darkness engulfing both of them, as the female drives off in her car with dust kicking up behind her.
Overall, "Automatic" is a song that tackles the theme of trust in relationships. It highlights how past experiences can shape how we view and interact with others, and how this can cause rifts in even the strongest of relationships.
Line by Line Meaning
What about the night makes you change
What aspect or event that occurs during the night triggers your change in behavior or mood?
From sweet to deranged
Why do you shift from a kind and loving personality to one that is irrational or insane?
What about my voice tells you
What is it in my tone or words that signals to you that I have wronged you in some way?
Who's been wrong to you
Who is the person or people that have caused you harm or negative experiences that I am being blamed for?
You've got pains
You are experiencing a significant amount of emotional or physical distress and discomfort.
Like an addict
Similar to a person with a dependency on drugs or other substances, your pain and struggles control your actions and decisions.
I'm leaving you
I am ending our relationship because I cannot handle the unhealthy behavior and addiction you are struggling with.
10 a.m. automatic
Your addiction and negative behavior patterns are so deeply ingrained that they are automatic and routine, occurring every day at the same time.
I see darkness cover us
I notice a cloud of negativity and despair that has consumed us and our relationship.
And your car kicks up dust
As you drive off and leave, the physical motion and impact of your departure creates a sense of chaos and destruction.
What about my ways makes you doubt
What is it about my personality or actions that causes you to second-guess or question my intentions or motives?
All these words from my mouth
Despite my attempts to communicate and express myself, my words and message are not being understood or accepted by you.
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