Confession
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You pacify the pain I feel
And glaciate the pathway
To my heart
The feeling's only temporary
But babe it's a start
And so I think I must confess
That I might be better off
Without you (Without you)
And so I think I must confess
That I might be better off
Without you (Without you)
There's no way I'll make it
To 29, with all this you in my mind
Take it now and you'll feel it soon
Glass is empty and I'll see you
And so I think I must confess
That I might be better off
Without you (Without you)
And so I think I must confess
That I might be better off
Without you (Without you)
Sometimes it feels like you're all I have
And when I can't have you
Yeah it makes me feel so sad
You're always on my mind like a strange addiction
I want you to be my greatest distraction
And so I think I must confess
That I might be better off
Without you (Without you)
And so I think I must confess
That I might be better off
Without you (Without you)
And so I think I must confess
That I might be better off
Without you (Without you)
And so I think I must confess




That I might be better off
Without you (Without you)

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Red's song "Confession" reflect the struggles of the singer to cope with the temporary pain caused by a failed relationship. The opening line "You pacify the pain I feel and glaciate the pathway to my heart" reveals that the person the singer is speaking to has the power to alleviate their emotional distress, though only temporarily. It seems that despite recognizing the relationship's transience, the singer is willing to hold onto it, acknowledging that it might not be enough in the long run. This realization is highlighted in the repetition of the chorus "And so I think I must confess that I might be better off without you."


The lyrics pose a paradoxical relationship, one that is both a comfort and a source of turmoil for the singer. The lines "Sometimes it feels like you're all I have, and when I can't have you, yeah it makes me feel so sad" indicate the singer's unhealthy attachment to the person they are addressing. They recognize that this relationship is not necessarily good for them and that it hinders their personal growth, but they cannot help but be drawn to it. The lyrics "You're always on my mind like a strange addiction, I want you to be my greatest distraction" further reflect this, and poignantly depict the character's inner turmoil.


Overall, the lyrics of "Confession" can be viewed as a journey of self-discovery and acceptance. Through their conflicting emotions, the singer explores their feelings, ultimately coming to the realization that they might be better off without the person they thought they needed. It's a song that many can relate to, as we've all been in situations where we know a relationship isn't good for us but can't help but cling to it anyway.


Line by Line Meaning

You pacify the pain I feel
You make the hurt go away and bring me peace


And glaciate the pathway
You make the path to my heart cold and icy


To my heart
To the center of my emotions


The feeling's only temporary
The relief you bring doesn't last long


But babe it's a start
But it's a beginning towards healing


That I might be better off
It's possible that I would do well


Without you (Without you)
If I didn't have you in my life


There's no way I'll make it
I don't think I can survive


To 29, with all this you in my mind
Until I turn 29, if I keep thinking about you like this


Take it now and you'll feel it soon
If you take the pain now, you'll experience it shortly after


Glass is empty and I'll see you
Once my glass of alcohol is empty, I'll start to see you again


Sometimes it feels like you're all I have
There are moments when you feel like the only thing that matters to me


And when I can't have you
Whenever I can't be with you


Yeah it makes me feel so sad
It fills me with sorrow


You're always on my mind like a strange addiction
Thoughts of you never leave my mind, it's like an odd dependency


I want you to be my greatest distraction
I wish to use you to keep me from thinking about other things




Lyrics © DistroKid, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, APM MUSIC ASSOCIATED PRODUCTION MUSIC
Written by: EMMA ADANMA HOLLAND, RUTH JENNIFER GALLIERS, JOE HENSON, ALEXIS SMITH, Emma Adanma Holland

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Ethan Wakeman

This song describes how I've been feeling for the past 4 years, but I'm always afraid to confess it :(

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