Conflicted
Steve Fee Lyrics
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I predicted a different kind of me
I'm convicted of crimes I need to pay
I'm addicted to the guilty dirty stains
Who are you to tell me that you love me
And who am I to question who you are
Who are you to wrap your arms around me
Who are you to carry me this far
I'm injected with the power of your touch
I'm infected by the lies I hate so much
I'm confused and dazed
That your glorious gaze made it's way to me
Through the pain and the shame and the blame you set me free
Who are you to tell me that you love me
And who am I to question who you are
Who are you to wrap your arms around me
Who are you to carry me this far
Given the state of my human heart
Take me away from my conflicted mind
Take me away
Take me away and put your heart in mine
Take me away
The song Conflicted by Steve Fee speaks about the conflict that arises within a person when they are torn between their desires and their needs. The lyrics suggest that the singer is struggling with their past mistakes and the feeling of guilt that comes with them. The line "I'm convicted of crimes I need to pay" highlights the idea that the singer feels like they owe a debt, and they are willing to face the consequences. However, the guilt seems to be overwhelming as they refer to it as "addicted to the guilty dirty stains."
The song suggests that there is hope for redemption with the line "Through the pain and the shame and the blame, you set me free." The singer acknowledges that there is someone who loves them, but they seem to be questioning whether they deserve that love. They ask, "Who are you to tell me that you love me / And who am I to question who you are." The lyrics imply that the singer wants to accept the love offered to them, but they feel unworthy of it.
The song's chorus is a plea for the person they are addressing to take them away from their conflicted mind and put their heart in theirs. The singer wants to be free from the guilt and confusion that plagues them.
Overall, the song seems to convey a message of redemption and the possibility of overcoming past mistakes. It highlights the struggle between self-doubt and the desire for forgiveness and love.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm conflicted with what I want and what I need
I am torn between my desires and my necessities.
I predicted a different kind of me
I imagined myself to be someone else, someone better.
I'm convicted of crimes I need to pay
I am guilty of wrongdoings and I have to face the consequences.
I'm addicted to the guilty dirty stains
I am hooked on the immoral actions and their repercussions.
Who are you to tell me that you love me
I am curious about what you, as an individual, are to me and what I mean to you.
And who am I to question who you are
I wonder why I am capable or worthy of thinking and judging your character.
Who are you to wrap your arms around me
I am surprised by the intimacy you display towards me and I should know more about the genuine connection we share.
Who are you to carry me this far
I am astounded by how much further you have taken me since we met.
Given the state of my human heart
Considering the flaws and imperfection in my nature.
I'm injected with the power of your touch
Your contact has given me an unknown but overwhelming strength.
I'm infected by the lies I hate so much
I am filled with disgust for the deceitful falsehoods that I am forced to accept.
I'm confused and dazed
I am perplexed and disoriented.
That your glorious gaze made its way to me
I never expected to attract the attention of such magnificence.
Through the pain and the shame and the blame you set me free
Despite the suffering and humiliation, you liberated me from myself and my past mistakes.
Take me away from my conflicted mind
Remove me from the state of dissatisfaction where I am unable to decide or commit.
Take me away
Escort me to a better place, an escape from reality.
Take me away and put your heart in mine
Exchange my troubled heart with yours, as yours is believed to be the answer I seek.
Contributed by Cole G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.