Shame
System Syn Lyrics

Broken
In a state of physical or emotional damage, maybe caused by love or betrayal or just life events that left scars.

Bring me closer
Trying to find some intimacy or connection, to overcome the pain and scars inflicted in the past, possibly even to face the source of the pain.

To the lover of your game
Referring to the person who caused the damage, the one who played with your emotions and your trust, turning your love into a game to be won or lost.

To shame her face of intent
Wanting to expose the true intentions of the person who caused the pain, to reveal her/his selfishness and lack of empathy and put them to shame.

Hell-bent on screwing me
Describing the intensity of the betrayal and the maliciousness behind it, the intention to hurt and damage the other person, at all costs.

Mentally 'there'
Being in a place that is hard to define or describe, maybe confused or lost or numb, where thoughts and emotions become a blur.

Just unaware
Being oblivious to the consequences of one's actions or words, or unaware of the intentions of others.

Of where 'there' is to me
Having lost the sense of direction or purpose, not knowing where to go or what to do, feeling adrift and aimless.

Don't understand how you don't call at all
Expressing the frustration and confusion felt when someone you expect to hear from doesn't reach out, leaving you wondering why and feeling unwanted or unimportant.

Will this effect me?
Asking a rhetorical question about the influence that the other person's actions or words will have on one's mental or emotional state.

No, just my perception of every fucking thing
Realizing that one's interpretation of events and situations is often colored by one's emotions and that everything is perceived through that filter.

And my girl's hot and cold
Describing the fickleness and unpredictability of the romantic partner, who is not ready to fully commit or engage emotionally.

Her winter burns a hole through my heart
Using the metaphor of a cold, unforgiving season to describe the pain and hurt caused by the partner who is emotionally distant or manipulative.

Don't start on excuses
Rejecting the other person's attempts to justify or explain their behavior, possibly because they sound insincere or repetitive.

Or the multiple uses for a rope
Alluding to the possibility of suicide, as a way to escape the pain and the memories that haunt and torture the mind.

Just choke
Making light of the suicidal thoughts and suggesting that it's easy to overcome them, perhaps as a way to cope with the overwhelming emotions.

It's a joke to think that you could be
Expressing the disbelief and the irony of someone thinking that their absence or indifference could have such a profound effect on the other person's life.

Choked up over me
Describing the state of being overwhelmed by emotions such as sadness, regret, or longing, possibly triggered by memories or by the realization of what was lost.

I don't even know if you would cry
Expressing the uncertainty about how the other person would react, or whether they would even care, in case of one's demise.

To hear your laughter make me die
Describing the unbearable pain and the depth of the emotional connection with the person who caused the damage, where something as simple as a laugh can trigger a flood of feelings.

Tick tock, we watch the clock
Using the metaphor of time passing by to convey the feeling of waiting and wasting away, as nothing seems to change or get better.

And wonder why it moves so slow
Expressing the frustration and impatience with the slow pace of healing or recovery, and with the sense that life is on hold.

Your records spins
Referring to the music that the other person listens to, as an example of their personal tastes and experiences.

Your home team wins
Describing the other person's attachment and loyalty to their hometown or their community, as one of the factors that define their identity.

And I don't give a fuck
Expressing the detachment and the sense of disconnection with the other person's world and interests, and the feeling that they are moving on without you.

Good for you fuck
Being sarcastic and bitter, while acknowledging that the other person's successes or joys are none of one's business or concern.

How proud am I
Using irony and cynicism to express the opposite of what one truly feels, in this case, envy or bitterness towards the other person's accomplishments.

Petty problems
Describing the trivial or insignificant issues that occupy one's mind, in contrast with the more profound or painful experiences of life.

Pretty girls
Referring to the superficial and fleeting nature of romantic relationships, where beauty and charm are often more important than substance or honesty.

Petty triumphs on your way down
Describing the feeling of satisfaction or schadenfreude that one feels when the other person faces setbacks or troubles, as a way of getting back at them.

You're wasting your time living for the world
Challenging the other person's values and priorities, suggesting that they are too focused on external things, such as money or status, and not enough on their true self.

Are you happy
Asking a direct question about the other person's emotional state, while implying that the answer is obvious and negative.

Do you wish for fantasy
Asking a rhetorical question about the other person's unrealistic expectations or desires, that could be based on movies, books, or other forms of media.

I'm not as mad as I look
Using irony and understatement to express the opposite of what one truly feels, in this case, anger or resentment towards the other person.

I wrote my life out in a book
Describing the act of writing, both as a form of self-expression and as a way to process one's emotions and experiences.

Then I set the book on fire
Using the metaphor of fire to describe the act of destroying or letting go of the past, in order to move on or to forget painful memories.

Sold it to the pretty liar
Referring to the act of selling oneself short, or of undermining one's own value or integrity, for the sake of impressing or pleasing others.

Said the ashes were magic
Using the metaphor of magic to describe the transformation or the potential of the ashes, in this case, as a way to find closure or to create something new.

From the burning witch
Using the image of a witch, possibly associated with evil or pain, to describe the process of purification or cleansing that one undergoes after experiencing trauma or loss.

So tragic
Describing the sorrow and the pain of the process, but also acknowledging its cathartic and transformative potential.

Strategies were weaved against me
Describing the sense of paranoia and mistrust that one feels after being betrayed or hurt by others, and the need to protect oneself from further harm.

Use the magic ash to kill me
Using the metaphor of killing to describe the act of overcoming one's fears or doubts, and of finding the strength to move on or to create something new.

Because I don't care
Expressing the detachment and the sense of freedom that one feels after letting go of the past or overcoming the pain, and the realization that one's happiness does not depend on the other person's approval or love.

And day to day I live and play
Describing the sense of joy and vitality that one experiences after overcoming the pain or the grief, and the desire to live life to the fullest, without regrets.

And petty problems are just that
Acknowledging the triviality and the insignificance of the problems or conflicts that used to feel overwhelming and unbearable, and the shift in perspective that allowed one to see things differently.

But these thoughts stir jealousy
Admitting the presence of negative thoughts and emotions, such as envy, bitterness, or regret, that can surface and disturb one's peace of mind, even after overcoming the pain.

And misinterpretation
Acknowledging the role of perception and interpretation in shaping one's reality, and the possibility of misunderstandings or miscommunications with other people.

For all I had to say aloud
Referring to the act of expressing one's emotions and thoughts, both as a way to heal and as a way to communicate with others.

I wrote and burned and handed down
Describing the act of writing as a way to process and let go of the past, and of preserving one's memories and experiences for posterity.

So throw my words back in my face
Describing the act of facing criticism or rejection from others after expressing oneself, and the resilience and the defiance necessary to weather such reactions.

I'll laugh at you and walk away
Using laughter and humor as a coping mechanism, while also asserting one's strength and independence, and the ability to move on from negativity and pain.

My time moves to fast to stay
Acknowledging the fleeting and transitory nature of time, and the urgency to live life to the fullest, without getting bogged down by regrets or negativity.