Uphill Battle
Second String Lyrics
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This growing chill within your eyes is getting hard to ignore
With every passing day, I feel you slipping further away
With all that we've made it through, I can't let go of you
Tell me why I stay when everything falls apart
You don't try to save us, you know this isn't right
Tell me why I stay when everything falls apart
You don't try to save us, you know that this isn't right
Third time this week, yet I insist on coming back for more
"I never wanted this," you scream to me as I watch you go
"If you can't handle the truth, there's nothing I can do"
Tell me why I stay when everything falls apart
You don't try to save us, you know this isn't right
Tell me why I stay when everything falls apart
You don't try to save us, you know that this isn't right
You know that this isn't right
The more things change, the more they stay the same
The more things change, the more they stay the same
Tell me why I stay when everything falls apart
You don't try to save us, you know this isn't right
Tell me why I stay when everything falls apart
You don't try to save us, you know that this isn't right
In "Uphill Battle," the lyrics explore the frustrating cycle of a deteriorating relationship where despite the changes that occur, the underlying issues remain the same. The line "The more things change, the more they stay the same" indicates the singer's familiarity with this pattern. The growing distance between the two is becoming increasingly noticeable, as symbolized by the "growing chill within your eyes." Despite the challenges they face, the singer can't let go of the person they are involved with.
As the days pass, the singer feels their partner slipping away more and more. This creates a sense of desperation, causing them to question why they stay in a relationship that is falling apart. The repeated phrase "Tell me why I stay when everything falls apart" reflects the singer's inner turmoil and confusion. They are aware that their partner does not actively try to salvage the relationship, acknowledging that it is not right.
The song describes a recurring cycle of arguments and fights, highlighted by lines such as "another night, another tired fight, you're slamming the door." Despite the frequency of these conflicts, the singer continues to come back for more, suggesting a sense of emotional dependency or an inability to break free. The partner's statement of "I never wanted this" is met with the singer's realization that if they can't handle the truth about their relationship, there is nothing more that can be done.
The repeated refrain of "Tell me why I stay when everything falls apart" emphasizes the singer's longing for an explanation, an understanding of why they continue to endure such a troubled relationship. They express their frustration at their partner's lack of effort to save the relationship and acknowledge that this situation is not right. Ultimately, the song portrays a cycle of turmoil and the emotional struggle to let go despite the clear signs that the relationship is deteriorating.
Line by Line Meaning
"The more things change, the more they stay the same," I've heard that before
I am familiar with the saying that no matter how much things seem to change, they ultimately remain unchanged.
This growing chill within your eyes is getting hard to ignore
I am finding it increasingly difficult to overlook the coldness I see in your eyes.
With every passing day, I feel you slipping further away
As time goes by, I sense you becoming more distant from me.
With all that we've made it through, I can't let go of you
Despite the challenges we have faced together, I cannot bring myself to detach from you.
Tell me why I stay when everything falls apart
Please explain to me the reason why I continue to stay in this relationship even when it is crumbling.
You don't try to save us, you know this isn't right
You are aware that you make no effort to salvage our relationship, acknowledging that it is not the correct course of action.
Another night, another tired fight, you're slamming the door
Yet another evening filled with exhausted arguments, and you angrily slamming the door.
Third time this week, yet I insist on coming back for more
This is the third occasion within the week, yet despite that, I still choose to return for further conflict.
"I never wanted this," you scream to me as I watch you go
As I observe you leaving, you yell to me that you never desired our current situation.
"If you can't handle the truth, there's nothing I can do"
You assert that if I am incapable of accepting the reality of the situation, you cannot take any action to rectify it.
You know that this isn't right
You are aware that our current circumstances are incorrect or unhealthy.
Tell me why I stay when everything falls apart
Please explain to me the reason why I continue to stay in this relationship even when it is crumbling.
You don't try to save us, you know this isn't right
You are aware that you make no effort to salvage our relationship, acknowledging that it is not the correct course of action.
Tell me why I stay when everything falls apart
Please explain to me the reason why I continue to stay in this relationship even when it is crumbling.
You don't try to save us, you know that this isn't right
You acknowledge that our current situation is not right and yet you make no attempt to save our relationship.
The more things change, the more they stay the same
As things evolve, they paradoxically remain unchanged.
The more things change, the more they stay the same
As things evolve, they paradoxically remain unchanged.
Tell me why I stay when everything falls apart
Please explain to me the reason why I continue to stay in this relationship even when it is crumbling.
You don't try to save us, you know this isn't right
You are aware that you make no effort to salvage our relationship, acknowledging that it is not the correct course of action.
Tell me why I stay when everything falls apart
Please explain to me the reason why I continue to stay in this relationship even when it is crumbling.
You don't try to save us, you know that this isn't right
You acknowledge that our current situation is not right and yet you make no attempt to save our relationship.
Lyrics © O/B/O DistroKid
Written by: Jesse Cowan
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