You Bleed Me
Suspiria Lyrics


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In those lips-don't-kiss
And apathetic "Was it good?"
And you can saturate me with more of your particular strain of
Bright and shining night
Such are those acid in-roads
You fashion for my leave-taking of any living
Adorned with a host of stars that ever failed to light
When we can while away the hours, our lives
With a myriad...
You... Bleed... Me...
You... Bleed...
Bleached bone-white
Leeched bone dry...
You bleed me...
You bleed me...
In crawling ever further
Into comforting abyss
And you can talk to me of any hell -
Because your fires couldn't burn me even if you were to try
Such is your dreaming imagery that
You can play it far beyond any knife-edged eternity
But please don't strip me of my skin
(Or look to long upon that guileful, pitiful soul within)
When we can while away the hours
You... Bleed... Me...
You... Bleed...
Bleached bone-white
Leeched bone dry...
You bleed me...
You bleed me...
When you can while away the hours, our lives
With a myriad of gods, as yet, undecided
Display to me the true extent of your studied evils
Place those needles into my eyes
But you can leave me fulfilled before you leave me bled...
Such is your dreaming imagery that
You can play it far beyond knife-edged eternity
But please don't strip me of my skin
(Or look too long upon that guileful, pitiful soul within)
When we can while away the hours You... Bleed... Me...
You... Bleed...
Bleached bone-white
Leeched bone dry...
You bleed me...




You bleed me...
You bleed me...

Overall Meaning

In "You Bleed Me," Suspiria paints a picture of a toxic and one-sided relationship, where one party is left drained and depleted while the other feeds off their life force. The lyrics describe the passive partner's willingness to accept this treatment, even as they recognize its damaging consequences. The song speaks to the allure of a destructive relationship and the struggle between the desire to be loved and the need to preserve one's own well-being.


The opening lines, "In those lips-don't-kiss / And apathetic 'Was it good?'" imply a lack of emotional connection and intimacy between the two individuals. The next stanza describes the passive partner's surrender to the "particular strain" of the dominant one's personality, represented by "acid in-roads." Despite its toxic effects, this individual can't resist the "bright and shining night" that the other provides.


The chorus, "You bleed me / Bleached bone-white / Leeched bone dry," underscores the draining nature of the relationship. The individual being bled dry is both complicit and powerless, accepting the manipulation and abuse despite recognizing it and even embracing it in some ways. The final stanza suggests that the passive partner recognizes the futility of the relationship and the dominant one's manipulations, but still can't resist the temptation to remain in the deadly embrace.


Overall, "You Bleed Me" explores the themes of power, control, and the allure of dangerous relationships, in both romantic and non-romantic contexts. It represents the struggle between the need for love and the need for self-preservation, and is a poignant reminder of the dangers of staying in toxic relationships.


Line by Line Meaning

In those lips-don't-kiss
Despite the lack of kissing, there is still a sense of passion present.


And apathetic "Was it good?"
After such passion, there is a lack of emotional connection.


And you can saturate me with more of your particular strain of
The singer is willing to indulge in their partner's unique style or personality.


Bright and shining night
The experience with their partner feels like a radiant and blissful moment.


Such are those acid in-roads
Their partner's influence has seeped deeply into the artist's life.


You fashion for my leave-taking of any living
Their partner has altered the way the singer perceives and approaches life.


Adorned with a host of stars that ever failed to light
Despite potential for greatness, the singer's relationship has fallen short.


When we can while away the hours, our lives
The artist is content to enjoy their time with their partner, however fleeting.


With a myriad...
The experiences with their partner are varied and ever-changing.


You... Bleed... Me...
Their partner's actions and influence leave a deep impact on the artist.


You... Bleed...
Their partner takes from the singer all they can offer.


Bleached bone-white
The artist's resources have been depleted due to the relationship.


Leeched bone dry...
Their partner has drained the singer completely.


You bleed me...
Their partner is the cause of the singer's depleted state.


In crawling ever further
Despite being drained, the singer continues forward, drawn to their partner.


Into comforting abyss
The relationship offers some sense of security, despite its negative effects.


And you can talk to me of any hell -
Their partner's presence may be detrimental, but it still feels like home.


Because your fires couldn't burn me even if you were to try
Despite their partner's negative impact, the singer feels invulnerable to harm.


Such is your dreaming imagery that
Their partner has a vivid imagination and can create elaborate fantasies.


You can play it far beyond any knife-edged eternity
Their partner can take their fantasies and make them feel real, no matter the consequences.


But please don't strip me of my skin
The artist fears that their partner will take everything from them, leaving them exposed and vulnerable.


(Or look to long upon that guileful, pitiful soul within)
The artist feels shame and inadequacy when their partner delves too deeply into their soul.


When we can while away the hours
Despite the negative aspects of the relationship, the singer enjoys spending time with their partner.


You... Bleed... Me...
Their partner's influence continues to have a profound effect on the artist.


You... Bleed...
Their partner continues to take from the singer.


Bleached bone-white
Their resources are completely depleted.


Leeched bone dry...
Their partner has drained the singer completely.


You bleed me...
Their partner is still the cause of the artist's depleted state.


When you can while away the hours, our lives
The artist is still invested in their relationship despite its detrimental effects.


With a myriad of gods, as yet, undecided
The future of their relationship is uncertain and unstable.


Display to me the true extent of your studied evils
The singer wants their partner to show them just how deep their influence runs.


Place those needles into my eyes
The artist is willing to endure pain if it means gaining clarity about their relationship with their partner.


But you can leave me fulfilled before you leave me bled...
Despite the negatives, the artist feels some level of fulfillment with their partner.


Such is your dreaming imagery that
Their partner has a vivid imagination and can create elaborate fantasies.


You can play it far beyond knife-edged eternity
Their partner can take their fantasies and make them feel real, no matter the consequences.


But please don't strip me of my skin
The artist fears that their partner will take everything from them, leaving them exposed and vulnerable.


(Or look too long upon that guileful, pitiful soul within)
The singer feels shame and inadequacy when their partner delves too deeply into their soul.


When we can while away the hours
Despite the negative aspects of the relationship, the singer enjoys spending time with their partner.


You... Bleed... Me...
Their partner's influence continues to have a profound effect on the singer.


You... Bleed...
Their partner continues to take from the artist.


Bleached bone-white
Their resources are completely depleted.


Leeched bone dry...
Their partner has drained the singer completely.


You bleed me...
Their partner is still the cause of the singer's depleted state.




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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

@a.bb2028

In those lips-don't-kiss,
And apathetic "Was it good?"
And you can saturate me,
With more of your particular strain of
Bright and shining night
Such are those acid in-roads
You fashion for my leave-taking of any living
Adorned with a host of stars that ever failed to light
When we can while away the hours, our lives
With a myriad.

You, bleed me,
You, bleed,
Bleached bone-white,
Leeched bone dry,
You, bleed me,
You, bleed.

In crawling ever further
Into comforting abyss
And you can talk to me of any hell -
Because your fires couldn't burn me even if you were to try
Such is your dreaming imagery that
You can play it far beyond any knife-edged eternity
But please don't strip me of my skin
(Or look to long upon that guileful, pitiful soul within)
When we can while away the hours.

You, bleed me,
You, bleed,
Bleached bone-white,
Leeched bone dry,
You, bleed me,
You, bleed.

When you can while away the hours, our lives
With a myriad of gods, as yet, undecided
Display to me the true extent of your studied evils
Place those needles into my eyes
But you can leave me fulfilled before you leave me bled...
Such is your dreaming imagery that
You can play it far beyond knife-edged eternity
But please don't strip me of my skin
(Or look too long upon that guileful, pitiful soul within)
When we can while away the hours.

You, bleed me,
You, bleed,
Bleached bone-white,
Leeched bone dry,
You, bleed me,
You, bleed,
You, bleed...



All comments from YouTube:

@AlfredSoul

British men that sound like they have been bored to death, accompanying dark synthesizer dance music. This is how I like my Goth.

@lil_weasel219

doesnt sound like a synth. Sounds like guitar on the lower strings, with some effects pedal on

@lena-Ramone

😂😂 funny comment that.. its reeite this tune.

British men can be serious but mostly funny haha. I know many i'm here too, they are alright like ✌️❤

@dafnikem

I'm actually glad that so many people came here from Black Friday. It's nice that she's promoting the music and many people discover and like it, that wouldn't do otherwise.

@visualsymphonia

Omg same, just came here coz I heard it on her video !

@GabrielleTollerson

@@visualsymphoniasame!

@AnonymousAnonposter

Dancing is something you do alone in your room at 3 in the morning.

@uhohwawh6965

Gaspar Genaro yas

@Babymooncrescent

Anon agreed

@polamarasli5561

How?

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