Meat
Ruiner Lyrics
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You kindly wave I awkwardly smile not sure what to say
But it's inevitable you bat yours eyes I crumble I always crumble
How are you you will say I exchange politely
Not again, no
I can't do it I won't do it Alright I'm so pathetic
No matter how far I distance myself
One glance you can pull me back in
I'll give in when you pop the question your place or mine
How I wish I had the confidence to tell you I can't be what you need
I can't always be the skin that you wear
When you are cold at night
When no one else is there to make you alive
I know we are both one and the same.
But when it's over the satisfactions gone
We will both just be stains on the sheets.
The lyrics to Ruiner's song "Meat" deal with themes of insecurity and the desire for validation from another person, despite knowing that the satisfaction will be fleeting and ultimately unsatisfying. The singer describes feeling awkward in the presence of someone they are attracted to, yet unable to resist their pull. They wish they had the confidence to reject the person's advances, but ultimately give in and engage in a physical relationship. However, they acknowledge that this encounter will ultimately leave them feeling empty and insignificant.
The opening line, "In a minute now I'll be feeling like a cold front cut through the room," sets the tone for the rest of the song. The singer is describing a feeling of discomfort and unease, as if they are physically affected by the presence of the other person. Despite this initial discomfort, they are drawn to the person and find themselves unable to resist their advances.
The line, "I can't always be the skin that you wear when you are cold at night," is particularly poignant, as it highlights the fact that the singer feels objectified and used by the other person. They are only valued for their physical presence, rather than their emotional or intellectual qualities. Ultimately, the singer knows that their relationship with this person is null and void - they will both end up "just stains on the sheets."
Line by Line Meaning
In a minute now I'll be feeling like a cold front cut through the room
Soon, I will feel the chill of rejection when you leave.
You kindly wave I awkwardly smile not sure what to say
I respond to your friendly gesture with unease, uncertain how to act.
But it's inevitable you bat yours eyes I crumble I always crumble
Your charm always wears me down, no matter how hard I try to resist.
How are you you will say I exchange politely
We engage in small talk, each trying to be polite.
Not again, no
I am tired of this cycle of attraction and disappointment.
I can't do it I won't do it Alright I'm so pathetic
I feel weak for wanting you, but unable to resist.
No matter how far I distance myself
Even when I create space between us, it never lasts.
One glance you can pull me back in
A single look from you is enough to rekindle my desire.
In an instant my knees weaken my hands sweat and I begin to break
My physical and emotional responses to you overwhelm me.
I'll give in when you pop the question your place or mine
I know I'll cave and agree to whatever you suggest.
How I wish I had the confidence to tell you I can't be what you need
I regret not having the courage to be honest with you about my limitations.
I can't always be the skin that you wear
I can't be your comfort and security all the time.
When you are cold at night
When you're lonely and need someone.
When no one else is there to make you alive
When you lack the spark in your life.
I know we are both one and the same.
We share a mutual longing for each other.
But when it's over the satisfactions gone
Once we've had our moment of intimacy, the fulfillment is short-lived.
We will both just be stains on the sheets.
Our encounter will only leave behind physical remnants and nothing more.
Contributed by Bella M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.