Terrified
Parabelle Lyrics


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Maybe there's a better way to say this
You're excused I'm bored of you too
I never hide what I'm thinking
But you don't care
So I'm holding on and nothings there
And you don't try
Are you too proud to say you love me out loud?
I know retaliation comes quickly
And you'll be begging on the floor
If you ever had your way
Do you think you could make us pure?

I looked in your eyes and
I was terrified by all your lies and
There was so much doubt that I couldn't count on you to get me out alive

Maybe there's a better way to do this
A poor excuse, well I'm sick of you too
And maybe there's a faster way to get through this
You're never there so I'm holding on and you don't care
And why, are you so loud
You had it all while I went without
And you know the feelings they fade quickly when the writings on the wall
And you know that I did right
And you know that I was pure

I looked in your eyes and
I was terrified by all your lies and
There was so much doubt that I couldn't count on you to get me out alive

You had a look, I'd never seen before
At least not that much
I saw hurt, I saw hurt, I saw hurt, but not that much

(When) I looked in your eyes and
You were terrified by all my lies
There was so much doubt




And you couldn't count on me to get you out alive
Why don't you get out alive?

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Parabelle's song "Terrified" are about a failing relationship that's riddled with lies and distrust. The song starts with the singer acknowledging that they're bored and tired of the person they're with, and how they're unable to express themselves freely. However, they still hold on to the relationship, despite the other person's lack of effort. The lyrics suggest that the other person is too proud to say they love the singer, leading to the relationship's eventual deterioration.


The chorus talks about looking into the other person's eyes and feeling terrified because of their lies and how the doubts were too many to count on them to help them out. The second verse sees the singer contemplating whether there's a better way to deal with the situation and how the other person was never there in their time of need. The bridge features the other person having a look of hurt that the singer had never seen before, signifying how the relationship has taken a toll on both parties.


Overall, "Terrified" is about a relationship where both parties are unhappy, but they're unable to let go due to their history, pride, or fear. The lyrics reflect on how relationships can be toxic and how, sometimes, it's better to walk away instead of holding on to false hope.


Line by Line Meaning

Maybe there's a better way to say this
There might be a more tactful approach to express what I am feeling


You're excused I'm bored of you too
I am tired of entertaining you and your presence bores me


I never hide what I'm thinking
I am always open about my thoughts and feelings


But you don't care
But you do not show any concern or interest


So I'm holding on and nothings there
I am still holding on to this relationship even though there is nothing left


And you don't try
And you do not put in the effort to make things work


Are you too proud to say you love me out loud?
Are you too ashamed or stubborn to express your feelings for me openly?


I know retaliation comes quickly
I am aware that you are quick to respond with negative actions


And you'll be begging on the floor
And you will be begging for forgiveness and mercy


If you ever had your way
If you ever got what you wanted


Do you think you could make us pure?
Do you believe that you have the ability to restore the purity of our relationship?


I looked in your eyes and
I stared into your eyes and


I was terrified by all your lies and
I was frightened by the deception and untruthfulness in your actions


There was so much doubt that I couldn't count on you to get me out alive
I had so much distrust that I could not rely on you to rescue or help me when needed


Maybe there's a better way to do this
Perhaps there is a more effective way to handle this situation


A poor excuse, well I'm sick of you too
Your justification for your behavior is weak and I am also tired of dealing with you


And maybe there's a faster way to get through this
Perhaps there is a quicker way to resolve this problem


You're never there so I'm holding on and you don't care
You are always absent so I am still clinging on to this relationship even though you do not seem to care about it


And why, are you so loud
And why are you so boastful or arrogant?


You had it all while I went without
You had everything you wanted while I had to go without


And you know the feelings they fade quickly when the writings on the wall
And you understand that emotions or attraction can diminish quickly when the signs of failure or the end are evident


And you know that I did right
And you are aware that I did everything properly or with good intentions


And you know that I was pure
And you know that I acted in an honest and ethical manner


You had a look, I'd never seen before
You had a facial expression that I have never witnessed before


At least not that much
Or at least not to that extent


I saw hurt, I saw hurt, I saw hurt, but not that much
I observed emotional pain, I witnessed it multiple times, but not to the degree that I witnessed it just now


(When) I looked in your eyes and
When I stared into your eyes and


You were terrified by all my lies
You were afraid of my deceitful actions


There was so much doubt
There was tremendous uncertainty or skepticism


And you couldn't count on me to get you out alive
And you were not able to rely on me to save you in a dangerous situation


Why don't you get out alive?
Why do you not exit this deadly or hazardous situation?




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Spirit Music Group, RESERVOIR MEDIA MANAGEMENT INC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Jason Reeves, Kara Dioguardi

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