Under The Bridge
R.H.C.P: Lyrics

I'm sorry to say 'honey'
The singer is expressing regret over the fact that the person being addressed hasn't changed despite his/her prayers and efforts, as indicated by the use of 'honey' to address the person.

People never change
The singer is highlighting the fact that people hardly ever change fundamentally, regardless of how much they attempt to do so.

Keep praying to the mirror
The singer seems to be implying that the person being addressed is self-obsessed, always trying to change their outer appearance without addressing the underlying issues.

But you'll always be the same
Despite the person's prayers and efforts, they'll always remain the same under the surface.

It's just a matter of time before everyone knows
The artist is suggesting that it's only a matter of time before people discover the true nature of the person being addressed.

The person on the outside is nothing but and empty shell
The person being addressed seems to be all show and no substance – their outer appearance doesn't reflect their inner turmoil.

It always has been
The person's superficiality has always been obvious, even before the recent events that led to the singer's disillusionment.

And always will
The artist implies that the person being addressed is unlikely to change their ways in the future either.

Because you wouldn't let me close enough to save you from yourself
The artist seems to be suggesting that the person being addressed didn't allow them to help address their deeper issues, thus causing their downfall.

You'll never know what you want
The artist seems to be suggesting that the person being addressed is confused about what they truly want in life.

Till' it's taken from you
It's only when the person loses something important to them that they'll realize what they truly want.

The perfect practiced apathy
The person being addressed seems to have cultivated a sense of apathy that they show the world, which contributes to their superficiality.

You wear it like a noose
The apathy that the person displays around others is like a noose around their neck, as it eventually leads to their downfall.

And when only darkness remains
The singer seems to be highlighting the fact that often it's only when things go wrong that people realize the true nature of their situation.

What will your lies cling to?
The person being addressed has been living a lie for so long that it's unclear what they'll cling to when the truth is exposed.

I guess that I should have seen
The artist expresses regret over their inability to see through the person's outer facade earlier.

You wanted everything except me
The person being addressed seems to have desired everything in life except the artist/UI>, who they ultimately treated poorly.

So I'll let the water flow so deep
The singer has apparently given up on trying to change things and instead will let the natural path of events take shape.

Under this broken bridge
The singer is using metaphorical language to suggest that the current situation is beyond repair, like a broken bridge.

Apologies are worthless
The artist implies that apologies from the person being addressed will be of little value considering how much the person has hurt them already.

And do you still pray to that mirror?
The person being addressed seems to be stuck in their old ways, still trying to change only their outer appearance rather than their inner self.

Oh you're so vain
The artist suggests that the person being addressed is obsessed with themselves and their image, which has led to their downfall.

Your time is up
The singer seems to be warning the person being addressed that their time is running out, either in terms of recovering from their situation or in terms of getting away with their misdeeds.

And not one promise was kept
The person being addressed is unreliable and hasn't kept their promises to the artist or anyone else in their life.

And you still wear your apathy
The singer is highlighting the fact that despite their misfortunes, the person being addressed hasn't changed and still displays apathy to the world, which only hurts them in the long run.

Like a noose around your neck
The apathy that the person displays is like a noose around their neck in that it's slowly strangling their soul and leading to their downfall.

I guess no one has the time
The singer suggests that no one has the time or inclination to help the person being addressed, given the extent of their issues and how far gone they are.

To save you from yourself
No one can save the person being addressed from the issues that ail them unless they're willing to change themselves.

I couldn't catch you when you fell
Despite the artist's best attempts to help the person, they were unable to catch them when they fell or address their issues.

You made me your enemy
The person being addressed seems to have turned the singer into an enemy, possibly as a result of their own issues or unaddressed trauma.

Water still flows so deep
The singer is continuing the metaphor of the broken bridge and the flowing water, suggesting that time will continue to flow and things will change, despite the current situation.

You are on the wrong side
The artist implies that the person being addressed is on the wrong side of things, possibly because of their actions or choices.

Fading from my sight
The person being addressed is no longer important or relevant to the artist, as they've moved on and faded from view.

What will you stand for
The artist is questioning the person being addressed about their values and what they truly stand for in life.

Or do you belong on your knees
The singer is hinting that the person being addressed is submissive or passive, suggesting that they're always on their knees and unable to stand up for themselves.

You're still
The artist is pointing out that despite all that's happened, the person being addressed is still the same as they were before.

On your fucking
The singer uses crass language to emphasize their disdain for the person being addressed and their actions or behavior.

Knees
The singer concludes by emphasizing their opinion that the person being addressed is in a weak or powerless position, unable to stand up for themselves or take responsibility for their actions.

What will you die for?
The singer is questioning the person's values and what they're willing to die for, suggesting that they might not have anything worth sacrificing themselves for.

Because to me you're already deceased
The artist implies that the person being addressed is already dead to them, as they've caused too much damage and no longer warrant any further attention or energy.

Because you fell for me
The artist seems to be reasserting their power and control over the situation, suggesting that the person being addressed was somehow in love or enamored with them, leaving the artist in charge.

Just a slave to something you could never be
The person being addressed was chasing after something (the singer, presumably) that they could never be or attain, leading to their downfall.