The Bitter End
Placebo - [Sleeping with ghosts] Lyrics
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In our comfort zone
Reminds me of the second time
That I followed you home
We're running out of alibi's
On the second of may
Reminds me of the summertime
On this winters day
See you at the bitter end
See you at the bitter end
Every step we took that synchronized
Every broken bone
Reminds me of the second time
That I followed you home
You showered me with lullabies
Had you walking away
Reminds me that its killing time
On this fateful day
See you at the bitter end
See you at the bitter end
From the time we intercepted
Feels a lot like suicide
Slow and sad, getting sadder
Arise a sitting mine
See you at the bitter end
I love to see you run around
And i can see you now
Running to me
Arms wide out
See you at the bitter end
Reach inside
Come on just gotta reach inside
Heard your cry
Six months time
Six months time
Prepare the end
See you at the bitter end
The Bitter End is a song by the English alternative rock band Placebo. The song is about a relationship that has reached its end, with both parties feeling numb and desensitized from the pain of the breakup. The opening line "Since we're feeling so anesthetized, in our comfort zone" evokes the image of the couple going through the motions of everyday life, devoid of the passion and intimacy that they once shared. The line "Every step we took that synchronized, every broken bone" suggests that despite their best efforts, the relationship was doomed from the start and they were never truly in sync with one another.
The chorus, "See you at the bitter end," is a bleak acknowledgement that the relationship has no future and is destined to end in heartbreak. The reference to "the second of May" and "summertime on this winters day" suggests that the relationship began with hope and promise but has since deteriorated into an icy, loveless existence.
The final stanza, "Heard your cry, Six months time, Prepare the end, See you at the bitter end" implies that the relationship has already ended and the singer is reflecting on the pain that was felt during the final stages of their time together.
Line by Line Meaning
Since were feeling so anesthetized
Because we're feeling numb and desensitized
In our comfort zone
In a place of familiarity and ease
Reminds me of the second time
Brings back memories of the second occasion
That I followed you home
When I trailed behind you to your residence
We're running out of alibi's
We're quickly losing excuses
On the second of may
On the second day of May
Reminds me of the summertime
Brings back memories of summer
On this winters day
On this cold day in winter
See you at the bitter end
I'll meet you at the final, unpleasant outcome
Every step we took that synchronized
Each time we moved in perfect unison
Every broken bone
Each fracture we endured
You showered me with lullabies
You sang me songs to soothe me
Had you walking away
Made you want to depart
Reminds me that its killing time
Reemphasizes the fact that it's time to end things
On this fateful day
On this significant, predetermined day
From the time we intercepted
Ever since we intercepted each other
Feels a lot like suicide
Feels very much like self-destruction
Slow and sad, getting sadder
Slowly and sadly getting even more sorrowful
Arise a sitting mine
A potentially explosive danger is now present
I love to see you run around
It brings me joy to observe you moving about
And i can see you now
And I can clearly picture you
Running to me
Moving towards me at a quick pace
Arms wide out
With your arms open wide
Reach inside
Dig deep within yourself
Come on just gotta reach inside
You simply must reach within
Heard your cry
I listened to your pleas
Six months time
After the passage of six months
Prepare the end
Get ready for the conclusion
See you at the bitter end
I'll meet you at the unpleasant finale
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: MARTIN COHEN, SAMUEL FORREST, JAMES GALLEY, JAMES BUCHANAN GALLEY, DAVID SAMUEL JONES
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