Pan Dulce
Red Store Bums Lyrics
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You know its not working & still you lie
I see it, Dont lie.
why do you say you love me so
Why did I take that love you gave
I've given up on life
I'll throw it away
like the pain is just not right
blood falls from my viens
Why don't you I breathe like I did before
Why can't you see what
You've done with me
I've given up on life
I'll throw it away
& still life stays the same
like the pain is just not right
blood falls from my viens
why don't I breathe like I did before
why can't you see what
you've done with me
The lyrics to Red Store Bums' song "Pan Dulce" seem to convey a sense of betrayal and hopelessness in a relationship. The song speaks of a partner who has been dishonest and has caused emotional turmoil in the singer's life. The first stanza begins with a question, "why do you look in my eyes & tell me you're the one?" which implies that the partner is claiming to be committed to the relationship, but things are not going well. The singer acknowledges that the partnership is not working and that the partner is lying to them despite this fact. The line "I see it, Don't lie." highlights the singer's awareness of the situation and the need for the partner to be truthful.
In the second stanza, the singer questions the validity of the love that their partner claims to have for them. They ask, "why do you say you love me so?" The following line, "Why did I take that love you gave", suggests that the singer is no longer convinced of the sincerity of their partner's feelings. The chorus comes in with the repeated line, "I've given up on life, I'll throw it away, & still life stays the same." This communicates the feeling of hopelessness and the belief that the situation is unchangeable. The line "like the pain is just not right, blood falls from my veins" depicts the physical and emotional toll the relationship has taken on the singer. The final lines of the song, "why don't I breathe like I did before, why can't you see what you've done with me" highlight the singer's desire for things to return to how they were before the relationship, and the frustration that their partner cannot see the damage they have caused.
Line by Line Meaning
Why do you look in my eyes & tell me you're the one
Why do you falsely claim to be the one for me while looking directly at me?
You know its not working & still you lie
You are aware that our relationship is not functioning, yet you continue to deceive me.
I see it, Dont lie.
I am aware of the situation, so please do not continue to lie.
why do you say you love me so
Why do you express your love for me when it is not genuine?
Why did I take that love you gave
Why did I accept the love you offered me even though it was not authentic?
I've given up on life
I have surrendered and lost motivation in my life.
I'll throw it away
I will discard my life like it has no worth.
& still life stays the same
Despite my abandonment of life, my circumstances remain unchanged.
like the pain is just not right
The agony I am experiencing feels unjust and disproportionate.
blood falls from my viens
Blood is being shed from my veins, possibly due to self-harm or substance abuse.
Why don't you I breathe like I did before
Why can't I breathe normally like I could before, possibly due to physical or emotional stress?
Why can't you see what
Why are you unable to recognize the negative impact you have had on me?
You've done with me
You have caused harm and damage to my life and well-being.
why don't I breathe like I did before
Why am I struggling to take full breaths, possibly due to depression or anxiety?
why can't you see what
Why do you refuse or find it difficult to acknowledge the harm you have caused me?
you've done with me
Your actions have inflicted negative consequences on my life and mental health.
Contributed by Benjamin I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.