As Long As That's True
Skin (Deborah Anne Dyer) Lyrics
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Was just a cause
That we will die
With there flaws
I know it's meaningless
But that is what we all face
As long as that's true
Tell me you used me to climb
Above us poor souls (standing) in line
For me a lot of pain
Is what I need to pull me through
Want to feel this hatred
It's what I need to drag me through this
I survive through nothing less
It tears me up as you calmly use it
Love abuse is just a test
Then sad old love songs
Stick the knife in deeper everyday
Twisting as you play
Tell me your reasons
Weren't pure
So I can kill
This wretched lust for you
Some damage done
Is what I need to go alone
As long as that's true
I can get over you
In "As Long As That's True," Skin reflects on the end of a relationship and the difficult process of moving on. She questions if the fight they had was necessary and wonders if their flaws will ultimately lead to their demise. Despite feeling that their relationship was meaningless, Skin acknowledges that moving on will not be easy. However, she knows that as long as it is true that their relationship was not meant to be, she can learn to let go and move forward.
The second verse reveals that Skin's partner used her to advance themselves, causing her a great deal of pain. She admits that as painful as it is, she needs to feel the hatred and anger to get through the separation. She feels as though she is being twisted and stabbed with every sad love song, forcing her to confront the reality of what has happened. Skin pleads with her partner to give her a reason to hate them completely, so she can begin to heal and get over them.
Overall, "As Long As That's True" is a raw and emotional portrayal of the pain of a failing relationship. Skin's lyrics show that moving on is difficult and painful but also necessary for personal growth.
Line by Line Meaning
Tell me this fight
Please explain to me the reason for this conflict
Was just a cause
It was just an excuse or justification for action
That we will die
It will ultimately result in our demise
With there flaws
Despite their imperfections or faults
I know it's meaningless
I understand that it lacks purpose or significance
But that is what we all face
This is the reality that we must all confront
As long as that's true
If that remains the case
I can get over you
I can move on from my feelings for you
Tell me you used me to climb
Inform me that you took advantage of me for personal gain
Above us poor souls (standing) in line
Above and ahead of those who are waiting patiently
For me a lot of pain
I require a substantial amount of suffering
Is what I need to pull me through
It is necessary for me to endure and overcome
Want to feel this hatred
I desire to experience this intense anger
It's what I need to drag me through this
It is necessary for me to endure and survive this situation
I survive through nothing less
I can only endure through this level of hardship
It tears me up as you calmly use it
It hurts me deeply as you exploit my pain and use it against me
Love abuse is just a test
Testing the boundaries of love and how much can be tolerated
Then sad old love songs
Melancholy songs about love and loss
Stick the knife in deeper everyday
Adding deeper emotional pain each day
Twisting as you play
Bending and manipulating the situation to your advantage
Tell me your reasons
Explain the purpose or motivation behind your actions
Weren't pure
Were not entirely sincere or genuine
So I can kill
So I can eliminate
This wretched lust for you
These intense feelings of desire and longing for you
Some damage done
Some harm caused or consequences endured
Is what I need to go alone
It is necessary for me to separate from you and move forward independently
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