Meltdown
Rob Gasser Lyrics

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Each step that I take
You fire away
The glass under my feet breaks
And I start falling
We've stood face to face
You're tryna make me stay
The ash from your burning stare
Is keeping me from stalling

Picked up the pace with no where to go
Make my heart race but my reactions slow
Creating space you're pulling me back into the fight
I try to anchor so we don't drown
You drew the line that crosses over mine
And I can feel the friction bolting through our minds
You can't stop me from running
I need to stop (stop)
Stop (stop) stop (stop) stop (stop)
Stop this meltdown

I need to stop this meltdown

We are we are
The Sparks that fill the sky with fire
And you're ready to reload
We cause a reaction that's gonna explode
And I'm calling meltdown
I've been I've been
Keeping my hands away from the edge
I can't keep my head clear
You tear away from this atmosphere
And I'm calling meltdown

Getting lost in the dark
You become the shadow
And the silence gives the coldest feeling
When there's something I don't know
I'd rather save my own skin and leave
And keep the damage low

As you're catching up on me
All the Sparks begin to glow

Overall Meaning

The lyrics in Rob Gasser's song "Meltdown" express the feelings of the singer who is stuck in a toxic relationship that is causing him to lose his peace of mind. The beginning of the song talks about the singer taking steps and getting shot down by his partner, which causes the glass under his feet to break, and he starts to fall. This serves as a metaphor for the singer's emotional state, where he is treading carefully in the relationship. Still, his partner is always ready to fire back and shatter his trust, causing him to lose his footing and fall into an emotional abyss. Despite his efforts to stay calm and collected in the relationship, his partner's burning gaze is constantly pushing him to the brink of a meltdown.

As the song progresses, the singer starts to create distance in the relationship to regain control over his emotions. However, his partner refuses to let go and pulls him back into the fight, creating friction that is tearing them apart. The lyrics "You drew the line that crosses over mine, and I can feel the friction bolting through our minds" show the singer's frustration with the situation. He wants to stop the meltdown and escape from the relationship but is conflicted because he is scared of the unknown. The chorus of the song emphasizes the singer's desperation to get out of the toxic relationship, but he doesn't know how to do it.

In conclusion, the lyrics in "Meltdown" tell a story of a person who is slowly losing control of their emotions due to a toxic relationship. The song captures the fear, frustration, and desperation of the singer, who is caught in a cycle of trying to escape from the relationship but feeling unable to do so.

Line by Line Meaning

Each step that I take
With every move I make

You fire away
You attack me with your words and actions

The glass under my feet breaks
I'm losing my support and stability

And I start falling
I'm heading towards failure and destruction

We've stood face to face
We've confronted each other closely

You're tryna make me stay
You're attempting to force me to stay with you

The ash from your burning stare
Your intense gaze causes discomfort and discomfort

Is keeping me from stalling
It prevents me from losing my focus and courage

Picked up the pace with no where to go
I'm moving fast but without any direction or purpose

Make my heart race but my reactions slow
I'm nervous but unable to respond quickly

Creating space you're pulling me back into the fight
You're trying to distance yourself but also engaging in conflict

I try to anchor so we don't drown
I attempt to remain grounded to avoid a complete failure

You drew the line that crosses over mine
You've established boundaries that conflict with mine

And I can feel the friction bolting through our minds
There's tension and disagreement between our thoughts and opinions

You can't stop me from running
You can't prevent me from following my own path

I need to stop (stop) Stop (stop) stop (stop) stop (stop) Stop this meltdown
I have to control my emotions and prevent a major problem from happening

We are we are The Sparks that fill the sky with fire
We have a powerful and explosive impact

And you're ready to reload We cause a reaction that's gonna explode
You're prepared to continue our intense interaction, which will lead to further escalation

And I'm calling meltdown
I'm warning of an imminent disaster

I've been I've been Keeping my hands away from the edge
I've been trying to maintain a safe distance and avoid risks

I can't keep my head clear You tear away from this atmosphere
I'm losing my ability to think logically and you're making it hard for me to stay calm

And I'm calling meltdown
I'm acknowledging the dangerous situation and its consequences

Getting lost in the dark You become the shadow
We're entering a confusing and threatening situation, and you're becoming more mysterious and ominous

And the silence gives the coldest feeling
The lack of communication intensifies the negative emotions and anxiety

When there's something I don't know I'd rather save my own skin and leave
If there's some uncertainty or danger, I prefer to escape unharmed

And keep the damage low As you're catching up on me
I try to minimize the consequences and repercussions of our disagreement, but you're closing in

All the Sparks begin to glow
The tension and pressure are building up to a dangerous level

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