Needles
Stray From the Path Lyrics

The song "Needles" by Stray from the Path delves into the concept of how one person's actions and existence in our lives can transform the way we view ourselves. The lyrics "You are my, my greatest flaw" reveals that the person singing is flawed in the sense that they have allowed this other person to have such a strong impact on their self-image. The line "You shattered the image of myself" refers to the idea that the person singing had a particular view of themselves before, and this other person drastically altered that view.

The subsequent line "Because of you, I found me" indicates that although this person has had such a major impact on their perception of self, it has ultimately resulted in the singer discovering parts of themselves they may not have otherwise. The chorus "It's like needles through my heart" is a powerful metaphor for how the impact of this other person felt like a painful and piercing experience. The repetition of "needles" in the second half of the chorus implies that the hurtful feelings persist, even to this day. The final line, "Needles, cross this path once more" communicates that the person singing is urging this other person not to cause the same damage again.