Backstabber
Ripchord Lyrics


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(??) are the words that I use when I'm thinking about you at night time.
You're so free, so why do you chose to confess all your thoughts at the right time?
And then you have to go inside.
There's a man in the mirror and he's tellin me to hide, away.
So you go into his bedroom,
And you take off all your clothes.
He never listens, then he never learns,
He's a backstabber!
(??) are the words that I use when I'm thinking about you at night time.

And then you have to go inside.
There's a man in the mirror and he's tellin me to hide, away.
So you go into his bedroom,
And you take off all your clothes.
He never listens, then he never learns,
He's a backstabber!
And then you have to go inside.
There's a man in the mirror and he's tellin me to hide, away.
So you go into his bedroom,
And you take off all your clothes.




He never listens, then he never learns,
He's a backstabber!

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Ripchord's song Backstabber depict a situation where a person is thinking about someone they care about at night and wondering why they choose to only reveal their true thoughts and feelings at the "right time" instead of being completely honest all the time. Then, we are introduced to the idea of a man in the mirror who tells the singer to hide away. This could be interpreted as an inner voice telling the person to hide their true feelings and emotions, similar to the way the person they care about only reveals their thoughts at the "right time."


As the song progresses, we see the person they are thinking about enter a bedroom and take off their clothes. This could indicate a sexual encounter or a moment of vulnerability where the person is revealing more than just their body, perhaps revealing their true self. However, the lyrics also reveal that this person never listens and never learns, and is ultimately a backstabber. This could imply that the person is not truly honest and trustworthy, and that their actions go against what the singer may have believed about them previously.


Overall, the lyrics to Backstabber seem to explore themes of honesty, vulnerability, and betrayal. The man in the mirror could be interpreted as a symbol of the singer's inner turmoil and struggle to be true to themselves, while the person they care about could represent a larger societal issue of people only revealing their true selves at select, convenient moments. The idea of a backstabber suggests that there may be consequences for hiding or being dishonest about one's true feelings and intentions.


Line by Line Meaning

(??) are the words that I use when I'm thinking about you at night time.
I think about you a lot at night and I have certain words that come to mind when I do.


You're so free, so why do you chose to confess all your thoughts at the right time?
You seem like a very free person, so why do you choose to share your thoughts and feelings at specific moments?


And then you have to go inside.
After sharing your thoughts, you retreat back into your own mind and thoughts.


There's a man in the mirror and he's tellin me to hide, away.
I feel like there is a part of me that is telling me to hide and distance myself from you.


So you go into his bedroom,
Despite my reservations, you still manage to find your way into my personal space and life.


And you take off all your clothes.
You expose yourself to me in a vulnerable way.


He never listens, then he never learns,
No matter how much I try to communicate and share my feelings, you never seem to learn or change your behavior.


He's a backstabber!
You are untrustworthy and willing to betray those around you for your own benefit.




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Comments from YouTube:

Mancunian

Idk why but the lead singer looks like Liam Gallagher.

norman157

cool story

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