Victim
Postmen Lyrics


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I don't know who to trust your surprise
(Everyone feels so far away from me)
Happy thoughts sift through dust and the lies
(Trying not to break but I'm so tired of this deceit)

(Every time I try to make myself get back up on my feet
(All I ever think about is this)
(All the tiring time between)
(And how trying to put my trust in you just takes so much out of me)

Take everything from the inside and throw it all away
'cause I swear for the last time I won't trust myself with you

Tension is building inside steadily
(Everyone feels so far away from me)
Happy thoughts forcing their way out of me
(Trying not to break but I'm so tired of this deceit)
(Every time I try to make myself get back up on my feet)
(All I ever think about is this)
(All the tiring time between)
(And how trying to put my trust in you just takes so much out of me)

Take everything from the inside and throw it all away
'Cause I swear for the last time I won't trust myself with you

I won't waste myself on you
You
You
Waste myself on you
You
You

I'll take everything from the inside and throw it all away
'Cause I swear for the last time I won't trust myself with you

Everything from the inside and just throw it all away
'Cause I swear for the last time I won't trust myself with you




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You

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Postmen’s song Victim seem to be describing someone who has been hurt in the past and is struggling to trust again. The first verse talks about the difficulty in finding someone to trust, as everyone seems far away and deceitful. The imagery of “happy thoughts sift through dust and the lies” is a powerful way of expressing the difficulty finding anything positive in the midst of all the pain and deception.


The second verse builds on this concept, with the tension building inside and the struggle to keep going in the face of all this pain. The repetition of “Every time I try to make myself get back up on my feet” speaks to the idea of resilience and perseverance, but also the exhaustion that can come with constantly trying to rebuild trust.


The chorus is the most impactful part of the song, with the repeated phrase “Take everything from the inside and throw it all away / 'Cause I swear for the last time I won't trust myself with you” emphasizing the importance of self-protection and not allowing oneself to be hurt again. The use of the word “swear” also implies a strong determination not to let this happen again.


Overall, the lyrics of Victim are a powerful expression of the pain and difficulty that comes with trusting again after being hurt. It speaks to the importance of self-protection and the struggle to find anything positive in the midst of all the pain and deceit.


Line by Line Meaning

I don't know who to trust your surprise
I feel like no one is trustworthy and you often surprise me with your actions.


Happy thoughts sift through dust and the lies
I try to think happy thoughts, but it's hard to avoid the negative thoughts and the lies that surround me.


Trying not to break but I'm so tired of this deceit
I'm trying to be strong and not give in to my negative feelings, but it's hard when everyone around me is lying and being deceitful.


Take everything from the inside and throw it all away
I need to get rid of all the negative thoughts and emotions inside me and start fresh.


'cause I swear for the last time I won't trust myself with you
I've lost trust in you and I can't let myself be hurt by you again.


Tension is building inside steadily
I can feel my emotions building up and it's becoming harder to control them.


Happy thoughts forcing their way out of me
Even though it's hard, I'm trying to focus on positive thoughts and let them guide me.


I won't waste myself on you
I'm done investing my time and emotions into you and our relationship.


I'll take everything from the inside and throw it all away
I will purge myself of all the negativity and start anew.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: BRAD DELSON, CHESTER CHARLES BENNINGTON, DAVE FARRELL, JOSEPH HAHN, MIKE SHINODA, ROBERT G. BOURDON

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