Obsession
The Subways [ALL OR NOTHING 2008] Lyrics
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Another out in the yard
I waited for an ending
So I could make a start
And if it comes together
I'll only tear it apart
I'm seeing god in a liar
The mirror says who you are
I could travel ten thousand miles
So I could escape your smile
Another comic book ending
Another way to die
Can you hold it together?
Can you give it a try?
And give it hell for leather
And tell a beautiful lie
Ill make it worth every second
Ill make it worth your time
I could travel ten thousand miles so I could escape your smile
Holding out my blood red heart
Hold my blood red empty heart
I wanna feel obsession
I could travel ten thousand miles so I could escape your smile
Holding out my blood red heart
Hold my blood red empty heart
Holding out my blood red heart
Hold my blood red empty heart
The Subways [ALL OR NOTHING 2008]'s song "Obsession" delves into the idea of a toxic obsession with someone, and the desperation to escape from it. The opening lines depict a person hiding away, waiting for something to happen so that they can start anew. The lyrics "I'm seeing god in a liar, the mirror says who you are" hints at the confusion and self-doubt that come with being obsessed with someone who may not have the best intentions towards you. The singer is aware that they may be tearing apart whatever comes their way if their obsession continues, but they can't seem to help themselves.
The chorus adds to the idea of being trapped in the cycle of obsession. The lines "I could travel ten thousand miles so I could escape your smile, holding out my blood red heart, hold my blood red empty heart" shows the extent to which the singer is willing to go to get away. The blood red references signify the passion and the pain that come with such a complex relationship. The ending lines of the song “Holding out my blood red heart, Hold my blood red empty heart, Holding out my blood red heart, Hold my blood red empty heart, I wanna feel obsession” implies that in spite of everything, the singer still wants to feel that intense feeling of obsession, even if it means going through the pain again.
Line by Line Meaning
One's hiding up in the bedroom
Someone is alone and avoiding confrontation or communication.
Another out in the yard
Someone is outside, away from the situation.
I waited for an ending so I could make a start
The singer is waiting for closure on a situation in order to move on.
And if it comes together I'll only tear it apart
The artist is afraid that if things work out, they will inevitably ruin them.
I'm seeing god in a liar
The artist is disillusioned and possibly questioning their beliefs.
The mirror says who you are
The singer recognizes that someone's true nature can be reflected by their actions and appearance.
Another comic book ending
A predictable, unrealistic conclusion to a situation.
Another way to die
Another way to fail or lose in a situation, possibly at one's own hands.
Can you hold it together?
Asking if someone can maintain control and not break under pressure.
Can you give it a try?
Asking that someone puts in effort to succeed.
And give it hell for leather
Putting in maximum effort and energy.
And tell a beautiful lie
To deceive or manipulate others in a way that is pleasing or elegant.
I'll make it worth every second
I'll make it worth the time and effort put into a situation.
I'll make it worth your time
I'll make it worth the other person's involvement and attention.
Holding out my blood red heart
The singer is offering their most vulnerable and emotional self.
Hold my blood red empty heart
The artist's heart has been broken or drained of feeling.
I wanna feel obsession
The artist desires to feel intense and all-consuming passion.
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