Stockholm Syndrome
Point Blank Society Lyrics

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I hardly knew ya, It wasn't fate.
But nine endeavours, to fight the flame.
You wern't happy I wasn't sane now.
It wasn't enough for you to just stay.
Uh, you show me tough love, pretend it's over for you, I seperate the picture, from the frame. You seperate the people, from the fame.
I asked you what's up, and you don't know, uh.
I tell you that i've been, here the whole time.
I seperate the picture, from the frame.

You seperate the people, from the fame.
In love, my hearts about to break, no.
Said, I couldn't be here, No I couldn't stay.
It's hard to remember, when you take the pain away. and I hope you know.

I hardly knew ya, It wasn't fate.
Between the countless compliments I wouldn't take. I shouldna known, I shoulda known better. I was hoping that I get to lose, oh well,
Just makin faces burnin papers on the hotel floor. I shoulda known, I shoulda known better.
Another empty canvas gone to waste.
I know, that I will be replaced.
In love, my hearts about to break. No.

Said, I couldn't be here, No I couldn't stay.
It's hard to remember, when you take the pain away. and I hope you know.

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Point Blank Society's song "Stockholm Syndrome" depict a complicated relationship between two people, with one person feeling trapped and unable to leave. The first verse suggests that the relationship was not built on fate, but rather on the two people struggling with their own issues. The line "nine endeavours, to fight the flame" implies that they tried to make it work multiple times, but it never quite clicked. The singer's partner was not content with their mental state and left, even though the singer wanted them to stay.

In the second verse, the singer reflects on the relationship and how they should have known it was doomed from the start. They didn't accept compliments and knew deep down that it wasn't going to work out. The line "just making faces burning papers on the hotel floor" suggests that the two of them were trying to distract themselves or self-medicate in some way, which again shows their struggles with their own issues. The singer feels replaced and knows that they can't stay in the relationship any longer.

Overall, the lyrics showcase a relationship that is hard to leave even when it's clearly not working out. The title "Stockholm Syndrome" references a psychological phenomenon where hostages develop an attachment to their captors, which could suggest that the singer feels trapped or even held hostage by their partner. The lyrics are open to interpretation, but they paint a picture of a dysfunctional relationship that both parties struggle to let go of.

Line by Line Meaning

I hardly knew ya, It wasn't fate.
I didn't really know you that well and our meeting wasn't predestined.

But nine endeavours, to fight the flame.
I tried multiple times to save the relationship.

You wern't happy I wasn't sane now.
You were unhappy because I didn't behave in a rational manner.

It wasn't enough for you to just stay.
Simply being in the relationship wasn't satisfactory for you.

Uh, you show me tough love, pretend it's over for you, I seperate the picture, from the frame.
You act harshly towards me, pretending that it's over, while I try to see things objectively and separate our emotions from reality.

You seperate the people, from the fame.
You try to differentiate between genuine people and those who are only interested in you for your fame.

I asked you what's up, and you don't know, uh.
I asked you what's wrong, but you're unsure or unwilling to answer.

I tell you that i've been, here the whole time.
I try to make you realize that I've always been there for you, even during tough times.

In love, my hearts about to break, no.
I'm in love and my heart is on the verge of breaking apart.

Said, I couldn't be here, No I couldn't stay.
I had to leave the relationship since it wasn't working out for either of us.

It's hard to remember, when you take the pain away. and I hope you know.
It's difficult to forget the hurt caused by the relationship, despite your attempts to make things better. I'm hoping you understand this.

Between the countless compliments I wouldn't take. I shouldna known, I shoulda known better.
Despite numerous compliments from you, I failed to realize that the relationship wouldn't work out in the end.

I was hoping that I get to lose, oh well,
I was secretly hoping that the relationship wouldn't last, even though it's disappointing that it didn't work out.

Just makin faces burnin papers on the hotel floor. I shoulda known, I shoulda known better.
I'm trying to distract myself by making silly faces and burning papers on the hotel room floor. Despite this, I realize that I should have seen the end of the relationship sooner.

Another empty canvas gone to waste.
Another failed opportunity or relationship that didn't pan out as expected.

I know, that I will be replaced.
I realize that you'll move on and find someone else after the end of our relationship.

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