Never Again
Tøm Lyrics
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It's making both of us sad
You're gonna try to attack
Before the sun down
The feeling's weighing me down
We pass the blame all around
You said you wish I was dead
And then you walked out
Nothing ever changes
You still wanna play this
And I'm like
Oh what am I gonna do
You got control of my head
I'm going over the bend, ah
Lost now
And I know you wanna work this out
Oh caught in a mess
I'm over my head
Can't do this again, nah
This time won't break apart
You ain't leaving me scarred
Ooooooh
I'll never do this again, yeah
Ooooooh
Not after you hurt me, yeah
I never deserved this, yeah
I'll never do this again, yeah
Ooooooh
I'll never do this again
Yeah yeah
I'm conflicted I've been tripping out
Said I don't need love
That's just a bluff
'Cause I can't live without it
Oh can I just be real
Look at you I feel some way that I thought I could never feel
Yeah
You played the game and you got good at it
The one that's what you could've been
But you just wanna play with me, yeah
I got one heart but now there's two of it
Been here before I'm used to it
That doesn't make it hurt any less
Lost now
And I know you wanna work this out
Oh caught in a mess
I'm over my head
Can't do this again, no
This time won't break apart
You ain't leaving me scarred
Ooooooh
I'll never do this again, yeah
Ooooooh
Not after you hurt me, yeah
I never deserved this, yeah
I'll never do this again, yeah
Ooooooh
I'll never do this again
This time won't break apart
You ain't leaving me scarred
Ooooooh
I'll never do this again, yeah
Ooooooh
Not after you hurt me, yeah
I never deserved this, yeah
I'll never do this again, yeah
Ooooooh
I'll never do this again
In "Never Again," Tøm expresses the internal struggle and emotional turmoil caused by a toxic relationship. The lyrics convey the singer's realization that something is holding them back and causing sadness for both parties involved. It implies that the other person is always ready to attack and place blame, creating a hostile environment. The singer recalls a hurtful remark made by the partner, admitting that the words left a significant impact.
The chorus reflects the singer's ongoing frustration and conflict within the relationship. They feel controlled and manipulated, with the partner constantly infiltrating their thoughts and emotions. The line "I'm going over the bend" suggests they are reaching a breaking point, feeling lost and overwhelmed by the situation. Despite this, the singer expresses uncertainty about what to do, showcasing the struggle between wanting to escape the toxicity and the difficulty of letting go.
The second verse further explores the singer's conflicted feelings. They initially claimed they didn't need love, but they admit it was only a bluff. Looking at their partner, they experience emotions they never thought possible, which acknowledges the complex and contradictory nature of love and relationships. The line "You played the game and you got good at it" implies that the partner has become adept at manipulating the singer's emotions, resulting in a sense of being trapped.
Overall, "Never Again" captures the internal battle of wanting to break free from a toxic relationship while grappling with the emotional connection that keeps them tied to the dynamics of pain and hurt.
Line by Line Meaning
There's something holding me back
I feel trapped and unable to move forward
It's making both of us sad
This situation is causing emotional pain for both of us
You're gonna try to attack
You are going to get defensive and hostile
Before the sun down
Before the day ends
The feeling's weighing me down
I feel burdened and overwhelmed by these emotions
We pass the blame all around
We both avoid taking responsibility by blaming each other
You said you wish I was dead
You expressed a desire for my demise
And then you walked out
You left abruptly
All night argue with you
We spend the whole night arguing
Nothing ever changes
Our situation remains stagnant
You still wanna play this
You still want to continue this destructive cycle
And I'm like
And I am feeling
Oh what am I gonna do
Oh, what choices do I have?
You got control of my head
You have a strong influence over my thoughts
I'm going over the bend, ah
I'm losing my sanity
Lost now
I feel confused and disoriented
And I know you wanna work this out
I understand that you want to resolve our issues
Oh caught in a mess
Oh, trapped in a chaotic situation
I'm over my head
I am overwhelmed and out of my depth
Can't do this again, nah
I cannot endure this pain and repetition
This time won't break apart
This time, our relationship will survive
You ain't leaving me scarred
You will not leave me emotionally damaged
Ooooooh
Expressing emotional distress
I'll never do this again, yeah
I will never repeat this destructive pattern
Not after you hurt me, yeah
Especially not after you have caused me pain
I never deserved this, yeah
I did not deserve to be treated this way
I'll never do this again
I will not engage in this behavior again
I'm conflicted I've been tripping out
I am torn and confused, losing my stability
Said I don't need love
I stated that I do not require love
That's just a bluff
That was a false statement
'Cause I can't live without it
Because I am unable to imagine life without love
Oh can I just be real
Oh, can I be honest and authentic?
Look at you I feel some way that I thought I could never feel
When I look at you, I experience emotions I believed were impossible to feel
You played the game and you got good at it
You manipulated the situation and became skilled at it
The one that's what you could've been
You had the potential to be a better person
But you just wanna play with me, yeah
But you prefer to toy with my emotions
I got one heart but now there's two of it
I had one heart, but now it feels divided and broken
Been here before I'm used to it
I have experienced this situation before, so I am familiar with it
That doesn't make it hurt any less
However, it does not diminish the pain
This time won't break apart
This time, our relationship will not fall apart
You ain't leaving me scarred
You will not leave me emotionally wounded
Ooooooh
Expressing emotional distress
I'll never do this again, yeah
I will never repeat this destructive pattern
Not after you hurt me, yeah
Especially not after you have caused me pain
I never deserved this, yeah
I did not deserve to be treated this way
I'll never do this again, yeah
I will not engage in this behavior again
This time won't break apart
This time, our relationship will not fall apart
You ain't leaving me scarred
You will not leave me emotionally wounded
Ooooooh
Expressing emotional distress
I'll never do this again, yeah
I will never repeat this destructive pattern
Not after you hurt me, yeah
Especially not after you have caused me pain
I never deserved this, yeah
I did not deserve to be treated this way
I'll never do this again, yeah
I will not engage in this behavior again
I'll never do this again
I will not repeat this mistake
Lyrics © O/B/O DistroKid
Written by: Thomas Griffiths
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