Founded:… Read Full Bio ↴An electronic musical project composed by Richie Giese.
Founded: 2011
Genre: Electronic Dance Pop
Members: Richie Giese (Vocals, Synth, Guitar, programming) Tyler "BowTie" Steele (Fuzzy Bass)
Hometown: Washington, DC
Record Label: Unsigned
Influences: Lights, Postal Service, Owl City, The Ready Set, A Rocket to the Moon, Modest Mouse
Website: http://www.SocialRepose.com
Demons
Social Repose Lyrics
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But you love your demons more than you could ever love me
I'm watching a slow motion accident
There's enough time to look but not react
I wanna help you while you're still intact
Am I wasting my breath
You're staging yourself for sudden death
Tell me all your stories
Tell me where you've been
Were all those thoughts just works of fiction
Do you feel lonely, misunderstood
I can feel it too, yeah it surrounds you
Give me every word, tell me where you bleed
Did your Father leave you with no room to breathe
A steady decline, I'll toss you a rope
But its up to you to try and not lose hope
Darling I love you
But you love your demons more than you could ever love me
I won't ask you again
Your silence speaks for itself
I can't relate to the fact how you torture yourself like that
Make me understand, this is not a demand but I don't know what else to do
Tell me what I am to you
Another blip on your timeline, I see right through you
What good is my help when you can't help yourself
Tell me all your stories
Tell me where you've been
Were all those thoughts just works of fiction
Do you feel lonely, misunderstood
I can feel it too, yeah it surrounds you
Give me every word, tell me where it hurts
Did you lose your Mother right after birth
A steady decline, I'll toss you a rope
But its up to you to try and not lose hope
Are you losing yourself
No I'm not losing myself
Are you losing yourself
I'm not losing myself
Are you losing yourself
Fine I'm losing myself
Tell me all your stories
Tell me where you've been
Were all those thoughts just works of fiction
Do you feel lonely, misunderstood
I can feel it too, yeah it surrounds you
Give me every word, tell me where it hurts
Did you lose your Mother right after birth
A steady decline, I'll toss you a rope
But its up to you to try and not lose hope
Darling I love you
But you love your demons more than you could ever love me
The lyrics of Social Repose's song "Demons" explore the theme of addiction and the overwhelming power it can hold over a person. The singer expresses his love for someone who is struggling with their demons, which are personified as their addiction. The singer wants to help this person, but feels helpless as they continue to spiral out of control. The lyrics convey a sense of frustration and desperation, as the singer begs the person to open up to him and tell him their stories, but the person remains closed off and distant.
The opening lyrics "Darling I love you, but you love your demons more than you could ever love me" sets the tone for the rest of the song. The singer loves this person, but their addiction is stronger than their love for him. The line "I'm watching a slow motion accident" emphasizes the slow deterioration of the person's mental and physical health due to their addiction. The line "Tell me all your stories, tell me where you've been" conveys the singer's desire to understand the person's struggles and help them overcome their addiction.
The chorus repeats the line "Darling I love you, but you love your demons more than you could ever love me," emphasizing the emotional toll of addiction on relationships. The bridge of the song explores the theme of losing oneself to addiction and the difficulty of helping someone who cannot help themselves.
Line by Line Meaning
Darling I love you
The singer expresses love for the listener.
But you love your demons more than you could ever love me
The listener prioritizes their internal struggles over the love that is offered to them.
I'm watching a slow motion accident
The singer observes the listener's self-destructive behavior.
There's enough time to look but not react
The situation has been deteriorating for some time, and there may not be enough time to intervene before it's too late.
I wanna help you while you're still intact
Despite the situation, the artist desires to aid the listener before it's too late.
Am I wasting my breath
The singer doubts whether they can make a difference in the listener's life.
You're staging yourself for sudden death
The listener's actions will lead to their own demise if they continue on their current path.
Tell me all your stories
The artist asks the listener to share their experiences.
Tell me where you've been
The artist wants to know more about the listener's history and experiences.
Were all those thoughts just works of fiction
The artist questions the listener's truthfulness and authenticity.
Do you feel lonely, misunderstood
The singer empathizes with the listener's feelings of isolation and confusion.
I can feel it too, yeah it surrounds you
The artist can sense the listener's emotional pain and internal struggles.
Give me every word, tell me where you bleed
The singer urges the listener to be open and honest about their pain and suffering.
Did your Father leave you with no room to breathe
The singer posits that the listener's father has caused them emotional distress.
A steady decline, I'll toss you a rope
The singer is willing to help the listener through their ongoing struggles.
But its up to you to try and not lose hope
Ultimately, the listener is responsible for their own healing and recovery.
I won't ask you again
The artist will not press the listener to reveal more than they are comfortable sharing.
Your silence speaks for itself
The listener's refusal to speak is a statement in itself.
I can't relate to the fact how you torture yourself like that
The singer cannot understand why the listener would intentionally cause themselves pain.
Make me understand, this is not a demand but I don't know what else to do
The artist is willing to listen and learn in order to help the listener, but is not sure what else to offer them.
Tell me what I am to you
The artist is unsure of their role in the listener's life.
Another blip on your timeline, I see right through you
The artist feels that the listener does not view them as a significant figure in their life, and may be using them for their own benefit.
What good is my help when you can't help yourself
The singer questions the efficacy of their assistance if the listener is unwilling or unable to help themselves.
Are you losing yourself
The artist questions whether the listener is damaging their own mental and emotional health.
No I'm not losing myself
The listener insists that they are in control of their own well-being.
Fine I'm losing myself
The listener admits that they are struggling with their internal demons and may be on a path of self-destruction.
Tell me where it hurts
The singer wants the listener to be honest about their pain and suffering.
Did you lose your Mother right after birth
The artist postulates that the listener experienced an early trauma that may still be impacting them.
But its up to you to try and not lose hope
The listener must make an effort to rebuild their hope and overcome their struggles.
Contributed by Brody K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@tflo3482
Haven't listened to this in forever, got chills. This song takes me back to a pretty emotional spot in my life. Serious Placebo vibes
@heatherann2079
Same 😢
@emmacloud4739
I just discovered Social Repose last night and now I'm obsessed
@beatrizduenas1198
YES! i need help :(
@jonathankuhn6440
Yes Richie is amazing!!
@cassex5352
Come join us crawls out from attack
@Kris-bu2ec
We've all been there honey... Trust me, it doesn't get better after a while Cx
@yamitears3396
Welcome to the Mother moth's nest
@james7361
Sits here at 2:30 in the morning without pants, eating Cool Whip out of the container like, 'Why can't I be as cool as him?'
@electricalroom1285
Me XD