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We Both Lose
Pay The Girl Lyrics
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Every time, you always close your mind
But in your code of silence, the truth is you're denying
Everything that doesn't fall in line
You believe in something, even you don't understand
I know, I know the tradition is
To follow, follow wherever you lead
So we both lose
You sheltered me my whole life, made me look through your eyes
I was blind, to the things that you were blind to
I danced with indecision, cleared my blurry vision
I don't blame you, but I wanted to remind you
I believe in something, that you'll never understand
I know, I know the tradition is
To follow, follow wherever you lead
I let go you should know that I'm disappointed like you
So we both lose
Thought you walked on water
They were only puddles in the sand... In the sand
"We Both Lose" by Pay The Girl is a song about the struggle to maintain a relationship with someone who refuses to open their mind to different ideas and perspectives. The first verse talks about the frustration of dealing with someone who is closed-minded, and how that person is denying the truth by sticking to their own way of thinking. The second verse is more personal, discussing how the singer was sheltered and kept from seeing things from a different point of view. They have since gained clarity, but they don't hold any blame towards the person who kept them blind because they believe that they just didn't know any better. The chorus talks about how the singer and the other person have both lost something in their relationship because of their differences. They are disappointed in each other, but they both believe in something different and that they will never understand each other's point of view. The bridge is a metaphor comparing the other person's inflated self-image to a mirage, saying that they thought they were walking on water when in reality, they were only walking on small puddles in the sand.
The song is a powerful commentary on how difficult it can be to communicate with someone who has a very different worldview than you. The frustration is palpable in the lyrics, yet there is also a feeling of understanding and empathy towards the person who is unable to see things from a different perspective. Overall, the song is a reminder that sometimes, even when we do our best, we will still lose.
Line by Line Meaning
You slammed the door in my face, how do we get to this place?
Your behavior of shutting me out and rejecting me has brought our relationship to this negative situation.
Every time, you always close your mind
You consistently choose to ignore or reject new ideas or opinions.
But in your code of silence, the truth is you're denying
Your silence and refusal to communicate shows that you are denying important truths or emotions.
Everything that doesn't fall in line
You reject anything that doesn't fit within your predetermined beliefs or expectations.
You believe in something, even you don't understand
You have a certain belief or ideology that you can't even fully grasp or comprehend yourself.
I know, I know the tradition is
I understand that the norm or tradition is
To follow, follow wherever you lead
To blindly follow and conform to your beliefs or ideas.
I let go you should know that I'm disappointed like you
I have released my attachment to you, but I still feel a sense of disappointment in our relationship like you do.
So we both lose
Our inability to find common ground and connect emotionally results in both of us experiencing a sense of loss or defeat.
You sheltered me my whole life, made me look through your eyes
You have protected and guided me for my entire life, but I have seen the world and its complexities only through your limited perspective.
I was blind, to the things that you were blind to
I used to be unaware of the same things that you were also unaware of.
I danced with indecision, cleared my blurry vision
I struggled with making decisions in the past, but I am now able to see things more clearly.
I don't blame you, but I wanted to remind you
I am not holding you responsible, but I want to bring to your attention.
Thought you walked on water
I used to think that you were infallible or perfect in every way.
They were only puddles in the sand... In the sand
However, I have come to realize that your supposed greatness or superiority was only an illusion or temporary, insignificant thing.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: JASON PHELPS, STEPHEN TRASK
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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Hope you liked the ending! Working on a Stranger Things inspired series next!
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