Chaos Theory
The Honeymoon Lyrics

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I am an accessory to a lifetime of memories
Of borderline towns 'phone home directory'
I'll call you up sad I gave you more than I had
Days like these… Days like these
Ragged thin I begin to venture in the unknown
I think to myself as I lie here alone
I'll strain to maintain my aim to dissatisfy
Blood-soaked lips run dry

I'm all about your chaos
I've learnt to rely on all the love I lost
Cut these feelings in two,
this shouldn't happen to you
Now watch me slide out of view
You're always so very nice,
I miss emphatic advice.
Please stop crying

I'm all about your chaos
I've learnt to rely on all the love I lost

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to The Honeymoon's song "Chaos Theory" appear to be about a person reflecting on their past relationships and experiences. They describe themselves as an "accessory" to a lifetime of memories in borderline towns, which could be interpreted as memories of places that are on the edge of society or not fully established. The lyrics then move to a moment of sadness, where the person starts to call someone they care about, saying they gave more than they had. They describe feeling ragged thin and venturing into the unknown as they lie alone, trying to maintain their focus while feeling dissatisfied. The lyrics suggest that the person has endured some sort of trauma, with "blood-soaked lips run[ning] dry." Despite this, they still feel like they're all about the other person's "chaos" and have learned to rely on the love they have lost.

The chorus reinforces the idea that the person is all about the chaos, having learned to rely on the love they have lost. They're cutting their feelings in two and sliding out of view, perhaps trying to emotionally distance themselves from the pain they've experienced. The song has an overall feeling of melancholy, with the person lamenting the loss of someone who was once very nice and provided empathetic advice. The end of the song is a plea for the other person to stop crying, emphasizing the sadness present throughout the lyrics.

Overall, "Chaos Theory" seems to be a song about the difficulty of moving on from past traumas and relationships. The person in the song is struggling to balance their own needs with those of the people around them, trying to keep a sense of stability amid the chaos of their emotions. The lyrics are poetic and melancholy, conveying a sense of sadness and longing.

Line by Line Meaning

I am an accessory to a lifetime of memories
I have played a role in creating many important and impactful memories throughout my life.

Of borderline towns 'phone home directory'
I have spent time in towns that are on the fringes of society, where the only way to reach out to loved ones is through a phone directory.

I'll call you up sad I gave you more than I had
I will reach out to you feeling remorseful that I may have given you more than I was capable of, leaving me feeling depleted.

Days like these… Days like these
It is on days like these that I find myself lost in my thoughts and emotions, struggling to make sense of the chaos around me.

Ragged thin I begin to venture in the unknown
I feel weak and exhausted, but I am still willing to take risks and explore new, uncharted territory.

I think to myself as I lie here alone
As I lay here by myself, I contemplate my life and the choices I have made, trying to decipher what it all means.

I'll strain to maintain my aim to dissatisfy
I will push myself to continue my quest to disappoint those around me, despite the toll it takes on me.

Blood-soaked lips run dry
I am so beaten down that even my blood-soaked lips cannot produce the tears I need to release the pain and sorrow within me.

I'm all about your chaos
I am attracted to and thrive in the chaos that surrounds you.

I've learnt to rely on all the love I lost
I have come to depend on the love I have lost because it is the only love that feels familiar to me.

Cut these feelings in two,
I am desperately trying to separate my emotions into two distinct parts to gain some clarity and control over them.

this shouldn't happen to you
I don't want you to experience the same pain and turmoil that I am going through.

Now watch me slide out of view
I am withdrawing and retreating into myself, becoming invisible.

You're always so very nice,
You are always kind and compassionate towards me.

I miss emphatic advice.
I miss the guidance and empathy that I used to receive from others.

Please stop crying
I can no longer handle your tears and the weight of your emotions on top of my own.

Writer(s): Wayne Murray Copyright: Moncur Street Music Limited

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