Bruises
TransViolet Lyrics
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Young man, you better keep your hands off her, hands off her
I'm screaming on the front lawn
Don't you mess with my blood, mess with my blood
Boy you're crossing lines
I know what you've done
I know what you've done
Don't wanna see the truth
It's got it out for you
Swimming in Make, clean out of breath
You don't wanna see the truth
It's got it out for you
Smiles are fake but the bruises don't lie
The bruises don't lie, the bruises don't lie
Young man, you better keep your hands off her, hands off her
Young man, you better keep your hands off her, hands off her
Hey man, mama's gotta a gun, saying that a God told us to use this one
Young man, you better keep your hands off her, hands off her
Death drip on his collar
My coolers long gone, my coolers long gone
Swearing through my teeth
I know what you've done
I know what you've done
Don't wanna see the truth
It's got it out for you
Swimming in Make, clean out of breath
You don't wanna see the truth
It's got it out for you
Smiles are fake but the bruises don't lie
The bruises don't lie, the bruises don't lie
Young man, you better keep your hands off her, hands off her
Young man, you better keep your hands off her, hands off her
Hey man, mama's gotta a gun, saying that a God told us to use this one
Young man, you better keep your hands off her, hands off her
You won't be the last time
I can't change your mind but I'll try
You won't be the last time
I can't change your mind but I'll try
You won't be the last time
I can't read your mind but the bruises don't lie
The bruises don't lie, the bruises don't lie
The bruises don't lie, the bruises don't lie
Young man, you better keep your hands off her, hands off her
Young man, you better keep your hands off her, hands off her
Hey man, mama's gotta a gun, saying that a God told us to use this one
Young man, you better keep your hands off her, hands off her
You better keep your hands off her, hands off her
You better keep your hands off her, hands off her
The lyrics to Transviolet's song "Bruises" speak to a parent's fierce protection of their child, particularly when it comes to romantic relationships. The singer addresses a young man, warning him to keep his hands off her child, whom she refers to as "my blood." It's clear that something has happened between the young man and the child - the singer knows what he's done and is furious about it.
The chorus repeats the warning to keep his hands off her child, adding in the threat of the mother having a gun that a God told them to use. The verses continue to describe the situation - the singer is on the front lawn screaming, they know the truth about what happened, and they're swearing through their teeth. The bruises don't lie, and while the young man might be putting on a fake smile, the marks prove that there's something wrong.
The overall message of "Bruises" is one of fierce protection and a warning to those who dare to harm someone's child. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of a parent's rage and desire to protect their young, even if it means taking drastic action. The song also raises important questions about domestic violence and the ways in which it can go unnoticed or be denied - the bruises don't lie, but others might not want to see the truth.
Line by Line Meaning
Young man, you better keep your hands off her, hands off her
I'm warning you to stay away from her and not touch her.
I'm screaming on the front lawn
I am shouting outside to make you aware of the situation.
Don't you mess with my blood, mess with my blood
Don't mess with my family or those I care about.
Boy you're crossing lines
You are going too far and crossing boundaries.
I know what you've done
I am aware of your harmful actions.
Don't wanna see the truth
I don't want to believe what's going on.
It's got it out for you
The truth will ultimately cause harm to you.
Swimming in Make, clean out of breath
Falseness is suffocating you and causing you to struggle.
Smiles are fake but the bruises don't lie
You may pretend everything is okay, but the physical harm reveals the truth.
Hey man, mama's gotta a gun, saying that a God told us to use this one
I am using strong words and metaphors to show how serious this situation is.
Death drip on his collar
You have caused emotional pain to others, which is showing through your appearance.
My coolers long gone, my coolers long gone
I am at my breaking point and can't hold back anymore.
Swearing through my teeth
I am angry and frustrated but trying to remain composed.
You won't be the last time
This has happened before and likely will happen again.
I can't change your mind but I'll try
I may not be able to change your actions, but I will do what I can to stop you.
I can't read your mind but the bruises don't lie
I don't know what you're thinking, but the physical harm you've caused speaks for itself.
Contributed by Annabelle H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.