On a Plain
Tallywood Strings Lyrics

I'll start this off
The singer is beginning to express the ideas and emotions they wish to convey through this song.

Without any words
The singer wants to communicate something powerful without having to speak a single word.

I got so high that
The singer became intoxicated in some way, to the point of experiencing intense feelings.

I scratched 'til I bled
The artist responded to their emotional pain by physically hurting themselves.

Love myself
The artist has a strong sense of self-worth and values themselves highly.

Better than you
The singer feels that they are superior to others.

I know it's wrong
The singer acknowledges that their attitude is not healthy, but may struggle to change it.

So what should I do?
The artist is asking for guidance or advice on how to improve their mental state.

The finest day
The artist is reflecting on a moment in their life that was particularly meaningful or special.

That I ever had
This moment represents the pinnacle of the artist's experiences thus far.

Was when I learned
The singer gained knowledge or understanding that had a profound impact on them.

To cry on command
The artist learned how to cry for the benefit of others, possibly as an actor or performer.

My mother died
The singer experienced the loss of their mother, a deeply emotional event.

Every night
The singer continues to be haunted by the memory of their mother's death, even in their dreams.

It's safe to say
The singer believes that something is true beyond a doubt.

Don't quote me on that
The artist wants to distance themselves from what they just said, leaving room for doubt.

The black sheep got
The artist is referring to themselves or someone they identify with, who is seen as an outcast or troublemaker.

Blackmailed again
This person has once again been put into a difficult situation by someone else.

Forgot to put
The singer or someone else made a careless mistake that caused problems.

On the zip code
The mistake had to do with postal addresses.

Somewhere I have heard this before
The artist feels a sense of familiarity or recognition.

In a dream my memory has stored
The artist has had a vivid dream that they still remember.

As defense I'm neutered and spayed
The singer has taken precautions to protect themselves, but these actions may have limited their ability to fully express themselves.

What the hell am I trying to say?
The artist is expressing frustration and confusion at their own thoughts and feelings.

It is now time
The singer has reached a point where they are ready to take action.

To make it unclear
The singer wants to express themselves in a way that may not be immediately clear or understandable.

To write off lines
The singer is editing their own work, removing parts that they feel are unnecessary or do not fit the overall tone.

That don't make a sense
The artist is discarding parts of their work that they feel are confusing or do not add meaning.

One more special
The artist has one final message they want to express.

Message to go
This message is important to the singer, and they want to make sure it is heard.

And then I'm done
This message will mark the end of the song and the singer's expression of their thoughts and feelings.

And I can go home
The artist will feel a sense of relief or release once they have fully expressed themselves.

I'm on a plain
The artist is in a particular state of mind or emotional state.

I can't complain
Though the artist may be feeling negative emotions, they do not feel they can fully voice their complaints or grievances.