Letters
Playdate Lyrics

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You're calling me out and then dragging me in
Say you hate my act but you're pulling the strings
Your flavour takes me under, I can't help but fall much further
This feels worthless
Don't deserve this
Is she worth it I don't know
I did it all for you
Look what it turned me into

I've never been so paranoid and now I can't cut loose
I did it all for you
Look what it turned me into
I still sent you all those letters
Wishing that you liked me better
Your ivy smile is poisoning
These thorns are poking out of your skin
This feels like entertainment
I fear I've lost my patience
This is worthless
Don't deserve this
She's not worth it and I know
I did it all for you
Look what it turned me into
I've never been so paranoid and now I can't cut loose
I did it all for you
Look what it turned me into
I still sent you all those letters
Wishing that you liked me better
I did it all for you
Look what it turned me into
I've never been so paranoid and now I can't cut loose
I did it all for you
Look what it turned me into
I still sent you all those letters
Wishing that you liked me better
I did it all for you
Look what it turned me into
I've never been so paranoid and now I can't cut loose
I did it all for you
Look what it turned me into

I still sent you all those letters
Wishing that you liked me better

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Playdate's song "Letters" depict a tumultuous and emotionally charged relationship. The singer is being called out and manipulated by someone who claims to hate their behavior but still exerts control. The lines "You're calling me out and then dragging me in" and "Say you hate my act but you're pulling the strings" illustrate this power dynamic. The person's influence over the singer is so strong that it takes them under and causes them to fall further. The singer questions their own worthiness and wonders if the other person is truly worth all the pain and turmoil.

The chorus reveals that the singer has done everything for this person, but it has negatively affected them. They have become paranoid and trapped, unable to break free. Despite everything, they still hold onto hope and continue to send letters, wishing that the person will somehow like them better. The lyrics "Your ivy smile is poisoning, These thorns are poking out of your skin" metaphorically depict the toxic nature of the relationship, with the person's seemingly appealing smile causing harm.

Overall, "Letters" explores the theme of a one-sided and damaging relationship where the singer's actions and emotions are driven by their intense feelings for someone who may not reciprocate those feelings. It delves into the internal conflicts, self-doubt, and longing experienced in such a situation.

Line by Line Meaning

You're calling me out and then dragging me in
You're criticizing and provoking me before involving me in a situation.

Say you hate my act but you're pulling the strings
You claim to dislike what I do, but you're secretly controlling and manipulating everything.

Your flavour takes me under, I can't help but fall much further
Your captivating essence overwhelms me, causing me to deeply immerse myself.

This feels worthless
This experience leaves me feeling devoid of value or purpose.

Don't deserve this
I do not deserve to endure this treatment or situation.

Is she worth it I don't know
I am uncertain if the person causing this is truly worthwhile.

I did it all for you
I went through everything solely for your sake.

Look what it turned me into
Observe the negative transformation I have undergone as a result.

I've never been so paranoid and now I can't cut loose
I have never felt this anxious and now I am unable to let go or break free.

I still sent you all those letters
Despite everything, I continued to send you numerous written messages.

Wishing that you liked me better
Desperately hoping that you would prefer and appreciate me more.

Your ivy smile is poisoning
Your deceptive and enticing smile is toxic and harmful.

These thorns are poking out of your skin
These sharp, painful aspects of your personality are becoming apparent.

This feels like entertainment
This situation resembles a mere form of amusement or amusement for others.

I fear I've lost my patience
I am afraid that I have completely run out of patience.

She's not worth it and I know
I am aware that she is not deserving of all this effort and sacrifice.