Sweat
Significant Others Lyrics
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Burning my feet on the rocks
You know I'm on fire
You don't think before you speak
Counting the days by the week
And I'm so tired
Tugging away at my strings
You keep doing these things
Pulling my throat at the seam
The asphalt is making me weak
The Devil's choir
It's only your first day
Why should you get a say
You're bringing me down
And in some funny old way
I'm looking blue in the face
I'm sporting a frown
Think you got something to say
I see the look on your face
You look like a clown
The lyrics to "Sweat" by Significant Others convey a sense of frustration and exhaustion in a relationship that is causing emotional pain. The opening lines, "Isn't way too hot, Burning my feet on the rocks," create a vivid image of the intense discomfort and discomfort the singer feels within the relationship. The metaphor of being on fire reflects the intensity of their emotions and the lack of thought or consideration from their significant other.
The lyrics further reveal the singer's exhaustion with the line, "Counting the days by the week, And I'm so tired." This highlights their weariness from constantly dealing with the negative aspects of the relationship and suggests that they long for a break or a change. The reference to "tugging away at my strings" and "pulling my throat at the seam" indicates that the significant other is manipulating and controlling the singer, causing them emotional distress.
The mention of "The Devil's choir" adds a darker tone to the lyrics, implying that the relationship has taken a toll on the singer's mental and emotional well-being. The following lines express a sense of resentment towards the significant other, suggesting that they have been constantly brought down and made to feel unhappy. The comparison of the significant other's appearance to that of a clown adds a touch of irony, highlighting the disconnect between the significant other's outward appearance and the negative impact they have on the singer.
Overall, "Sweat" captures the frustration, exhaustion, and emotional strain of a toxic relationship. It conveys a sense of longing for change and relief from the negativity.
Line by Line Meaning
Isn't way too hot
It is extremely hot
Burning my feet on the rocks
The heat is causing intense discomfort
You know I'm on fire
I am feeling passionate and enthusiastic
You don't think before you speak
You often say things without considering the consequences
Counting the days by the week
Time seems to be dragging on slowly
And I'm so tired
I am physically and emotionally exhausted
Tugging away at my strings
You are manipulating and controlling me
You keep doing these things
You continue to behave in this manner
But I'm no liar
I am an honest person
Pulling my throat at the seam
I feel suffocated and unable to express myself
The asphalt is making me weak
The difficult circumstances are draining my strength
The Devil's choir
The negative influences or voices around me
It's only your first day
You've just arrived or started
Why should you get a say
Why should your opinion be considered important
You're bringing me down
You are causing me to feel depressed or demotivated
And in some funny old way
In a strange or unexpected manner
I'm looking blue in the face
I am extremely tired or worn out
I'm sporting a frown
I am visibly unhappy or displeased
Think you got something to say
You believe you have something important to say
I see the look on your face
I can read your facial expression
You look like a clown
You appear foolish or ridiculous
Lyrics © O/B/O DistroKid
Written by: Clayton Patterson
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