Face to Face
Splitshift Lyrics
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Again, memories date back to what you said
I feel so betrayed
One day we'll be face to face
The words you say I realize
My emotions become petrified
The game you play I cannot win
Smiles fade how I feel inside
I want to scream back but all I do is hide
My skin
It bleeds right through my skin
The song "Face to Face" by Splitshift tells a story of a betrayed person who is still haunted by the memories of what their counterpart said. In the first verse, the lyrics depict how the singer is unable to move on and is reminded of the past every time they see the person. They feel betrayed and long for the day when they will face the other person head-on. In the second verse, the lyrics speak of being emotionally drained, losing control of their feelings, and feeling defeated. The singer acknowledges that they are being played, and it hurts them to the core. They want to scream and voice their pain but instead, they hide their true feelings.
The line "My skin, It bleeds right through my skin" could be interpreted metaphorically to mean that the person's emotions are so raw and intense that they are physically manifesting. The pain they feel is overwhelming and runs deep. The overall message of the song is that emotional hurt can last long after the words have been said.
Line by Line Meaning
Everyday I see your face
I encounter you every day, and it reminds me of you
Again, memories date back to what you said
Thoughts of your past words resurface in my mind once more
I feel so betrayed
Your actions have left me feeling deceived and hurt
One day we'll be face to face
We will eventually confront each other in person
The words you say I realize
I understand the substance of your words
My emotions become petrified
My feelings become paralyzed and unable to express themselves
The game you play I cannot win
I am unable to succeed against the challenges you present
It bleeds, it bleeds right through my skin
The emotional pain is so intense that it affects me physically
Smiles fade how I feel inside
My outward happiness hides the turmoil within me
I want to scream back but all I do is hide
I desire to express my anger but instead internalize it and conceal my true emotions
My skin
Referring to herself
It bleeds right through my skin
The hurt caused by the other person's actions is both emotional and physical
Writer(s): Roy Thomas Baker, Split Shift
Contributed by Lucy J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.