Whatever You Want It To Be
Palisades Lyrics


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Boys talking down, I've got them diamonds in my mouth.
Boys talking down, I've got them diamonds in my mouth.
Boys talking down, I've got them diamonds in my mouth.

I, knew always,
I'd be the taste on your lips,
That'd make you sick to death.
You, knew always,
I'd be the mark on your chest
That you'd never forget.

Lately you've been killing me, killing me.
We were, we were meant to be, meant to be.
You were the breath I would take in my lungs,
And now you think that we're better alone.

I thought we had it all,
Somewhere we lost control.
Well we all make mistakes and this one's on me,
I became what you hate, what you feared I'd be.
Now I'm in the dark,
Since we fell apart.
Now I'm caught in between every memory,
I have done all I can, but you still won't let me in.

Boys talking down, I've got them diamonds in my mouth.
Boys talking down, I've got them diamonds in my mouth.
Boys talking down, I've got them diamonds in my mouth.

Smoke in your lungs,
Couldn't care less if I light you up.
Selfish motivation's what tore us up,
And now you've seen enough.

Lately you've been killing me, killing me.
We were, we were meant to be, meant to be.
You were the breath I would take in my lungs,
And now you think that we're better alone.

I thought we had it all,
Somewhere we lost control.
Well we all make mistakes and this one's on me,
I became what you hate, what you feared I'd be.
Now I'm in the dark,
Since we fell apart.
Now I'm caught in between every memory,
I have done all I can, but you still won't let me in.

Boys talking down, I've got them diamonds in my mouth.
Boys talking down, I've got them diamonds in my mouth.

It's like a foreign tongue, we don't speak the same
Boys talking down, I've got them diamonds in my mouth.
It's like a different story on a different page.

I thought we had it all,
Somewhere we lost control.
Well we all make mistakes and this one's on me,
I became what you hate, what you feared I'd be.
Now I'm in the dark,
Since we fell apart.




Now I'm caught in between every memory,
I have done all I can, but you still won't let me in.

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Palisades’s song “Whatever You Want It To Be” reflects on the emotions and thoughts of a person who has recently experienced a breakup with their significant other. The opening line, “Boys talking down, I've got them diamonds in my mouth,” suggests that despite the hurt caused by the breakup, the singer still values themselves highly and recognizes their worth.


The following lines talk about how the singer once believed they were meant to be with their partner, but now their dreams seem shattered. The lines, “Lately you've been killing me, killing me. We were, we were meant to be, meant to be,” reveals the sadness and frustration the singer feels due to the break up. The lines, “I thought we had it all, somewhere we lost control” expresses how the singer is questioning what went wrong in the relationship and who was responsible for the deterioration.


The second verse talks about the role that selfish motivations and misunderstandings play in causing relationships to break. The lines, “Selfish motivation's what tore us up, and now you've seen enough” implies that the partner was driven only by self-interest and not by their love for the singer. The chorus repeats, highlighting the pain caused by the breakup but also acknowledges that the singer tried to make amends, but their partner is still reluctant to forgive.


Line by Line Meaning

Boys talking down, I've got them diamonds in my mouth.
People may attempt to belittle me or criticize my choices, but I am confident and unbothered by their opinions.


I, knew always, I'd be the taste on your lips, That'd make you sick to death.
I was aware from the start that I would have a strong impact on you, even if it ultimately led to a negative outcome.


You, knew always, I'd be the mark on your chest That you'd never forget.
Likewise, you were also aware that I would leave a lasting impression on you, whether it be positive or negative.


Lately you've been killing me, killing me. We were, we were meant to be, meant to be. You were the breath I would take in my lungs, And now you think that we're better alone.
Your recent actions and attitude towards me have been emotionally draining and causing me pain. I truly believed that we were destined to be together, and you were once everything to me. However, you now believe that we are better off apart.


I thought we had it all, Somewhere we lost control. Well we all make mistakes and this one's on me, I became what you hate, what you feared I'd be.
I was under the impression that our relationship was perfect and secure, but it seems like we lost our way at some point. I acknowledge that I made mistakes that may have contributed to our downfall, and I may have turned into someone who you despise and were afraid I would become.


Now I'm in the dark, Since we fell apart. Now I'm caught in between every memory, I have done all I can, but you still won't let me in.
Ever since our relationship ended, I have been feeling lost and confused. I am constantly reminded of the memories we shared together, but I don't know how to fix what went wrong. Despite my efforts, you are unwilling to forgive or let me back in.


Smoke in your lungs, Couldn't care less if I light you up. Selfish motivation's what tore us up, And now you've seen enough.
You have taken up habits that may harm your well-being, and you don't seem to care if I were to be the cause of it. Our relationship ultimately fell apart due to selfish reasons, and you have now seen the detrimental effects of our relationship.


It's like a foreign tongue, we don't speak the same Boys talking down, I've got them diamonds in my mouth. It's like a different story on a different page.
We are no longer on the same wavelength and cannot communicate effectively with one another. While others may try to bring me down, I remain confident and unbothered. Our current situations and perspectives contrast greatly from each other.




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: Aaron Rosa, Brandon Reese, Earl Halasan, Lou Miceli, Matthew Marshall, Xavier Adames

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I wish they never abandoned this sound :( - loved this album

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