YES
Trophy Scars Lyrics


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And I hope my insides pull apart
I've got some sorting I need to do, yeah
My friends all tell me to say yes
And I guess I'll try my very best, yeah
This city won't suck my broken veins
Even though my blood is bloody clean
My teeth are stuck inside my tongue
To keep my mouth from owning up
So much for my brilliant honesty
So no more complaining
And no more explaining
No more magic tricks and taps
You get what I'm saying?
I'm through with blaming all those biter trips and tracks
I want my toast with butter and jam
And I want to eat green eggs and ham
And I want to set this country straight
And I want to say up real real late
I'll let the street lamps light the way
To my indignant open grave




And I'll clap my hands and take a guess
My tombstone is marked with the word yes

Overall Meaning

In the beginning of the song "Yes" by Trophy Scars, the singer expresses their inner turmoil, stating that they hope their insides pull apart, indicating that they feel conflicted and need to do some emotional sorting. The singer's friends advise them to simply say yes. Although the singer agrees to do their best to comply, they feel trapped in a city that won't address their inner issues, causing a struggle between their desire for transparency and their reluctance to speak up. Their teeth are literally stuck inside their tongue, preventing them from owning up and expressing their true feelings.


Throughout the song, the singer becomes increasingly self-aware and begins to take responsibility for their actions, simulating the feeling of peeling off a Band-Aid. They acknowledge their tendency to complain and make excuses, signaling that they are ready to change their ways. Finally, the singer declares that they want to enjoy the simple things in life, like butter on toast and being able to stay up late, while also acknowledging their mortality by envisioning their own tombstone marked with the word "yes." This finale suggests that the singer's internal conflict has been resolved, and they are now embracing life with open arms.


Line by Line Meaning

And I hope my insides pull apart
I wish to undergo a severe mental and emotional breakdown, in order to sort out my internal conflicts


I've got some sorting I need to do, yeah
I need to figure out my life and make important decisions


My friends all tell me to say yes
My friends encourage me to be more open and accepting to new experiences


And I guess I'll try my very best, yeah
I will make an effort to follow my friends' advice, even though it may be difficult


This city won't suck my broken veins
The city I reside in will not cause me any further harm, despite my personal struggles


Even though my blood is bloody clean
Despite being physically healthy, I am still experiencing emotional pain and turmoil


My teeth are stuck inside my tongue
I am withholding words and struggling to express my true feelings


To keep my mouth from owning up
I am avoiding admitting to my mistakes and taking responsibility for my actions


So much for my brilliant honesty
My previous attempts at honesty and openness have not been successful


So no more complaining
I will stop expressing my dissatisfaction with my life and circumstances


And no more explaining
I will stop trying to justify my actions and decisions to others


No more magic tricks and taps
I will no longer use tricks or excuses to avoid revealing my true feelings


You get what I'm saying?
Do you understand my message and intentions?


I'm through with blaming all those biter trips and tracks
I will no longer blame external factors for my problems and shortcomings


I want my toast with butter and jam
I desire simple pleasures and comforts in life


And I want to eat green eggs and ham
I am open to trying new experiences, even if they seem unfamiliar or unconventional


And I want to set this country straight
I desire to make a positive impact on my community and society at large


And I want to say up real real late
I want to enjoy life and stay up late, despite potential negative consequences


I'll let the street lamps light the way
I will seek guidance and direction from my surroundings


To my indignant open grave
Even in death, I will remain defiant and unapologetic


And I'll clap my hands and take a guess
I will celebrate life's mysteries and uncertainties


My tombstone is marked with the word yes
I lived my life with openness, acceptance, and courage, even in the face of adversity




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: PERCELL HOLMES, KRISTIN HUDSON, JAMES EARL JONES, ANTHONY WILLIAMS

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