Crush
Tha Fruitbat Lyrics

You don't have to crush me
The singer is asking someone not to hurt them.

You don't have to put me down
The singer is asking someone not to insult them or belittle them.

You don't have to be the way you are
The singer is asking someone to change their behavior or attitude towards them.

I know that it's hard
The artist acknowledges that it may be difficult for the other person to change their behavior or attitude.

Things are never what they seem
The artist is suggesting that there may be more to their situation than meets the eye.

As life goes on things might change
The singer is hopeful that things may improve over time.

I hope I change my ways
The singer is acknowledging that they may also need to make changes to improve the situation.

You say that I'm selfish, it's me I aim to please
The other person has accused the artist of being selfish, but the artist is explaining that they are simply trying to do what makes them happy.

I have no heart and I do not care
This is likely an exaggeration, as the artist is saying that they are indifferent to the other person's opinions of them.

There's no one else just me
The artist is suggesting that they are alone in the world, or that they rely only on themselves for support.

You've judged and tried me ten times over
The other person has been critical of the singer multiple times.

And you told me that I'm cheap
The other person has insulted the artist, perhaps by questioning their worth or value.

You've said that I should get a life
The other person has criticized the singer's lifestyle or choices.

Get a life, just leave
The other person is telling the singer to go away or stop bothering them.

I know that there's no point in fighting
The singer realizes that arguing or debating with the other person is futile.

Fighting with you
The artist has likely had disputes or disagreements with the other person in the past.

I don't want to let you bring me down again
The artist does not want the other person to negatively impact their emotions or self-esteem.

I'd like to see you happy but it seems
The singer wants the other person to be happy, but it appears that the other person is not interested in reciprocating those feelings.

You're bent on crushing me
The other person seems determined to hurt or damage the singer in some way.

It's the day after you burnt me and
The artist is referencing an event in the past where the other person caused them harm, likely emotional or mental.

The smoke still hasn't cleared
The artist is still dealing with the aftermath or fallout from the event.

I don't know what to say
The artist is uncertain how to respond to the other person's behavior or what to do next in their situation.

You brought a man to tears
The other person's actions have caused the singer to cry or become emotional.

Crush me [Repeat: x3]
The repetition of this phrase at the end of the song suggests that the artist is resigned to their fate, feeling helpless or defeated by the other person's behavior.