Heartless
Tomorrows Bad Seeds Lyrics


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curiosity killed the cat then what happened to the dog
did you ever let me get the best of you
’cuz I never let you get the best of me oh no
what's wrong with you girl
why don't you just leave me alone
you’re holding me down
shit has changed and now its time for me to roll
hmm
It’s a lotta yada-yada with the way you flap your lips
what the hell and who the fuck does she think she is
you know you've done this to me a one too many times
you know you've done this to me a one too many times

curiosity killed the cat then what happened to the dog




did you ever let me get the best of you
cause I never let you get the best of me oh no

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Tomorrows Bad Seeds's song Heartless are an interesting exploration of the complexities of relationships and the power dynamics that can be present within them. It starts off with the line "curiosity killed the cat then what happened to the dog," which can be interpreted as a warning that too much curiosity or interference can be detrimental to a relationship. The singer then questions whether the other person ever let them get the best of them, suggesting that they may have been vying for control or power in the relationship.


The chorus seems to be directed toward the other person, with the singer asking them to leave them alone because they're holding them down. They're ready to move on and roll with the changes that have occurred in the relationship. The second verse is a bit more confrontational, with the singer calling out the other person for their behavior and questioning their sense of identity and entitlement. They're fed up with being treated a certain way and won't stand for it anymore.


Overall, the lyrics to Heartless are a nuanced exploration of the power dynamics at play in relationships, and the way that curiosity, control, and entitlement can all contribute to dysfunction.


Line by Line Meaning

curiosity killed the cat then what happened to the dog
You were curious and got yourself in trouble, but what happened to the people who got you in that trouble?


did you ever let me get the best of you
Did you ever allow me to have control over you and get the advantage?


’cuz I never let you get the best of me oh no
I never allowed you to take control and get the upper hand in the relationship.


what's wrong with you girl
What is the problem with you, why are you acting this way?


why don't you just leave me alone
Why don't you just let me be and stop bothering me?


you’re holding me down
You are preventing me from moving forward and being successful.


shit has changed and now its time for me to roll
Things have changed and it's time for me to move on and leave this behind.


hmm
An expression of thought, probably indicating confusion or contemplation.


It’s a lotta yada-yada with the way you flap your lips
You talk a lot, but what you are saying is not important or relevant.


what the hell and who the fuck does she think she is
An expression of disbelief and anger towards a person who is acting entitled or superior.


you know you've done this to me a one too many times
You have previously treated me this way many times before, and I am no longer willing to tolerate it.


you know you've done this to me a one too many times
You have previously treated me this way many times before, and I am no longer willing to tolerate it.


curiosity killed the cat then what happened to the dog
You were curious and got yourself in trouble, but what happened to the people who got you in that trouble?


did you ever let me get the best of you
Did you ever allow me to have control over you and get the advantage?


cause I never let you get the best of me oh no
I never allowed you to take control and get the upper hand in the relationship.




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