Bite My Tongue
The Beach Lyrics

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She says I need you now
But I don't know why
She's got this fairytale
But that's just not mine

And I drink and smoke too much
She doesn't mind
But I know it's best for her

If I said goodbye

And I think I've said it
I know that I did

Wish I could bite my tongue
without tasting the blood
Of your broken heart my love
Wish I could
Wish I could bite my tongue without tasting the blood
Of your broken heart my love
Wish I could
(Ohhhh)
But it's too late, too late, too late
But it's too late, too late, too late

I call you every night
Cause I know that's what you want
But I got this poision touch
And this won't last long

And I think that I've said it
I know that I did

Wish I could bite my tongue
Without tasting the blood
Of your broken heart my love

Wish I could
Wish I could bite my tongue
Without tasting the blood
Of your broken heart my love

Wish I could

But it's too late, too late, too late
But it's too late, too late, too late

She says I need you now
But I don't know why
She's got this fairytale
But that's just not mine

And I think I've said it
I know that I did

Wish I could bite my tongue
Without tasting the blood
Of your broken heart my love

Wish I could
Wish I could bite my tongue
Without tasting the blood
Of your broken heart my love

Wish I could

But it's too late, too late, too late
But it's too late, too late, too late

Overall Meaning

In "Bite My Tongue" by The Beaches, the lead singer expresses her reluctance to stay in a relationship that's not meant for her. She is aware of the pain she causes her partner by not being able to commit entirely, and she wishes she could stop herself from hurting them. Despite knowing it would be best for both of them, she finds it hard to say goodbye. She admits that she drinks and smokes a lot, but her partner doesn't seem to mind. The singer, however, knows that she needs to end things because she cannot love her partner in the manner they deserve. The chorus emphasizes the desire to bite her tongue and stop herself from causing pain, but it's too late to reverse what's been done, and the relationship has already been damaged.

The song highlights the struggles and pain that come with the end of a relationship, especially when one partner isn't completely invested. The singer wishes she could avoid the inevitable bloodshed, both physical and emotional, that will accompany the breakup. The lyrics' imagery makes it easier to connect the singer's emotions with the listener while also providing a sense of metaphorical pain that can be visualized.

Line by Line Meaning

She says I need you now
The singer's partner expresses a need for them, but the singer doesn't understand why.

But that's just not mine
The partner has a certain idea of a perfect relationship, but it doesn't align with the singer's values or desires.

And I drink and smoke too much
The singer has habits that may not be healthy for them or their partner, but the partner doesn't seem to care.

If I said goodbye
The artist thinks it would be best for their partner if they were to end the relationship, despite her apparent desire for them to stay.

Wish I could bite my tongue without tasting the blood
The artist wishes they could hold back their true feelings without causing emotional pain to their partner.

Of your broken heart my love
The singer is aware that their actions or words have already caused pain to their partner.

But it's too late, too late, too late
Despite the singer's wishes to do things differently, it's too late to change the situation.

I call you every night
The artist tries to maintain contact with their partner, likely as an attempt to salvage the relationship.

And this won't last long
The artist has a feeling that the relationship is not going to work out, despite any efforts they may make.

Contributed by Micah O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.

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