San Antonio's own Through Arteries is a sleeping giant about to be awoken. … Read Full Bio ↴San Antonio's own Through Arteries is a sleeping giant about to be awoken. What started in a bedroom with Cory Brunnemann (Vocals/Synth/Production) and Zach Rutter (Guitars), has turned into an all out musical assault with added members Carl Rios (Bass), Marcello Garcci (Guitar) and Kayton Rickman (Drums). The band thrives off of its electronica based rock/hardcore influence, and prides themselves on never getting complacent, and making sure their live show outdoes their recordings.

2012 is going to be a breakout year for Through Arteries, who just released their first music video shot by Kevin McVey (Megadeth, Cartel, The Word Alive, Motionless in White, Sublime, & more), after recording a follow up record with producer Joey Sturgis (Asking Alexandria, Attack Attack!, The Devil Wears Prada). Expect a new twist on the familiar sound, but be ready for heavier, crushing breakdowns, and more intricate, mature guitar work. This Is Just The Beginning...

Don't Take It Personal
Through Arteries Lyrics

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I can't tell you this means the world to me
Because I feel like I don't care
Its like I could walk away and not feel a thing.
Don't take it personal baby,
Its not you, its me.

If I were inside of you maybe you would be more interesting
Can you see this going somewhere?

Cuz I would really like you to come back home with me!
I keep searching for an in, but I swear that this won't stop
Swear that you won't stop
I'll keep trying till the end, but by then, you'll be right here with me.

You take my hand, you slip your tongue into my cheek
In an instant you're thinking of me
Under your sheets, but I'm just lying through my teeth
when I'm telling you not to speak.
I'm just feeding you recycled lines and I can see it in your eyes
that you don't care that I'm lying
Not tonight, it just feels so right.

If I were inside of you maybe you would be more interesting
Can you see this going somewhere?
Cuz I would really like you to come back home with me!
I keep searching for an in, but I swear that this won't stop
Swear that you won't stop
I'll keep trying till the end, but by then, you'll be right here with me.

You'll be right here with me.
x2

I can't tell you this means the world to me
Don't take it personal baby, its not you, its me.

Overall Meaning

The song "Don't Take It Personal" by Through Arteries is about a person who is struggling with their emotional connection to another individual. While the person cares about the other individual, they are unable to express it in a way that feels genuine. They express their detachment by saying that they could walk away without feeling anything. The person doesn't want the other individual to take their emotional disconnection personally, as it is not the fault of the other individual.

The lyrics suggest that the person may be looking for a deeper connection from the other individual, but is unable to find it. The line "If I were inside of you maybe you would be more interesting" implies that the person is struggling to find something captivating about the other individual. They reveal that they are searching for a way to feel closer to the other person, but ultimately conclude that they will not stop trying until they are able to find that connection.

The chorus repeats the idea that the person wants the other individual to come back home with him, but also states that they will continue trying to find a way to make the relationship work. The final line confirms that the person cares about the other individual, but is having difficulties expressing it genuinely.

Interestingly, the song's music video portrays a completely different storyline of someone under attack by an unknown assailant in a creepy wooded area. The video might suggest how we often struggle with internal demons and emotional conflicts, even when we're surrounded by external beauty and support.

Line by Line Meaning

I can't tell you this means the world to me
I can't express the depth of my emotions towards you

Because I feel like I don't care
Despite my feelings, I have detached myself from this situation

Its like I could walk away and not feel a thing.
Leaving you wouldn't cause me any emotional distress

Don't take it personal baby, Its not you, its me.
Please don't take my lack of interest towards you as a personal affront, it's my own issues

If I were inside of you maybe you would be more interesting
You don't captivate me as much as I'd like, maybe if we had a physical connection it would change things

Can you see this going somewhere?
Do you see a future for us together?

Cuz I would really like you to come back home with me!
I want to take you home with me and explore our connection further

I keep searching for an in, but I swear that this won't stop
I keep trying to find a deeper connection, even though I know it may not work out

Swear that you won't stop
Promise me that you won't give up on us

I'll keep trying till the end, but by then, you'll be right here with me.
I'll persist in pursuing our connection, and eventually we'll end up together

You take my hand, you slip your tongue into my cheek
You make a physical move on me, trying to reignite our connection

In an instant you're thinking of me
You're trying to imagine a future with me

Under your sheets, but I'm just lying through my teeth
We're being intimate, but I'm not being completely truthful about my feelings

when I'm telling you not to speak.
I'm trying to avoid discussing the complexities of our relationship

I'm just feeding you recycled lines and I can see it in your eyes
I'm not being genuine in my words, and you can tell

that you don't care that I'm lying
You're willing to accept my facade for the time being

Not tonight, it just feels so right.
Despite my dishonesty, the present moment feels good

You'll be right here with me.
Eventually, we'll be together

I can't tell you this means the world to me
I still can't express the full extent of my feelings towards you

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