ClearInsight
Slaughter Beach Lyrics

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All that I had was not enough to make me feel that we are getting by
But then I saw what you did all by yourself in misery
And I can't help myself

'Cus you were left to deal with all the trash
I never had any clear insight

Now that I'm here it's not enough to make you see that we could work it out

And now it's time to be trying something else without your friends
And without yourself

Take me to the all the common places
And I'll pretend to see the same as you

And so I begin to make some choices
'Cus you were left to deal with all the trash

Overall Meaning

The first verse of Slaughter Beach's song ClearInsight provides insight into the singer's feelings of inadequacy in a relationship. The singer feels that what they have to offer is not enough to build a foundation for the relationship to grow. However, the second part of the verse reveals that the singer witnessed their partner dealing with their own personal struggles alone. This event left an impression on the singer and they feel compelled to offer their help and support.

The second verse emphasizes the importance of trying something new in order for the relationship to work. The singer notes that their partner cannot rely on their friends or alone to solve their problems, and it's time to explore different ways of approaching their issues. The idea of "common places" is mentioned, suggesting that the couple can find a mutual ground and understanding by exploring a new environment together.

Overall, the lyrics suggest a relationship that is struggling to find solid footing. The singer recognizes their partner's struggles and wants to support them, but also feels that they are not enough. The idea of trying something new is presented as a possible solution to this problem, emphasizing the importance of growth and change in order to find common ground in a relationship.

Line by Line Meaning

All that I had was not enough to make me feel that we are getting by
I had so much, but my heart was still unsatisfied because it felt like we were struggling to make things work

But then I saw what you did all by yourself in misery
I recognized that you were trying your best even when you felt sad and alone

And I can't help myself
I find myself drawn to you and wanting to support you

'Cus you were left to deal with all the trash
You were left to handle all the difficult, messy, and unpleasant parts of our relationship

I never had any clear insight
I didn't understand the full extent of your struggles and pain

Now that I'm here it's not enough to make you see that we could work it out
Even though I want to try and make it work now, I know it might be too late for you to believe in us again

And now it's time to be trying something else without your friends
We need to let go of the past and try something new, without relying on the opinions or influences of others

And without yourself
We need to let go of our individual identities and try to work as a team

Take me to the all the common places
Let's go to the places we used to love together

And I'll pretend to see the same as you
Even if our perspectives have changed, I'll try my best to see things from your point of view

And so I begin to make some choices
I'm ready to try and make changes to improve our relationship now

'Cus you were left to deal with all the trash
We need to work together to clean up the mess we made and take responsibility for our part in it

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