Tyrant Destroyed
Twin Shadow Lyrics


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I know you spent some time
From the town to the city
Looking for a life to start
And when you were fifteen
I know what you said
"I'd never let another black boy break my heart"

You waited a decade
For me to come find you
There's never been a chance around
I was just stumbling out of
A prosthetic love
And never been someone so real

This world is
Love and darkness
Such a tyrant destroyer
As you sat sinking in my head
Love and darkness
Such a tyrant destroyer
As you sat sinking in my head

As if it wasn't enough just to hear you speak
They had to give you lips like that
Like all of your sadness reduced to a color
Then painted upon
How could I forget you
And who was I to think that on a Saturday night
That you would really bike home alone
And the way that I left you
Just hanging on Sundays
And fair skin boy take you home

This world is
Love and darkness
Such a tyrant destroyer
As you sat sinking in my head
Love and darkness
Such a tyrant destroyer
As you sat sinking in my head
Love and darkness
Such a tyrant destroyer
As you sat sinking in my head
Love and darkness




Such a tyrant destroyer
As you sat sinking in my head

Overall Meaning

In "Tyrant Destroyed," Twin Shadow sings about the complexities of love and how it can be both beautiful and destructive. The song opens with a reflection on the singer's past and the memory of someone who once said, "I'd never let another black boy break my heart." It's unclear if this statement refers to the singer or another person, but it sets the tone for the rest of the song's exploration of love, identity, and vulnerability.


As the song continues, the singer reveals that they have been searching for this person for a decade, and when they finally find them, they realize that they have fallen deeply in love. However, the world is a cruel and unpredictable place, and the beauty of love is often overshadowed by darkness and destruction. This is reflected in the repeated line "Love and darkness, such a tyrant destroyer" which suggests that while love can bring joy and fulfillment, it can also be incredibly painful and damaging.


There are also references to race and identity in the lyrics, particularly in the line "as if it wasn't enough just to hear you speak / they had to give you lips like that / like all of your sadness reduced to a color / then painted upon." This could be interpreted as a commentary on the fetishization and objectification of people of color, particularly black people.


Overall, "Tyrant Destroyed" is a deeply introspective song that explores the complicated emotions surrounding love and identity.


Line by Line Meaning

I know you spent some time
I understand you have invested some time


From the town to the city
You moved from a small town to the city


Looking for a life to start
You were searching for a fresh start in life


And when you were fifteen
At the age of fifteen


I know what you said
I remember what you told me


"I'd never let another black boy break my heart"
You promised yourself that you would never let another black boy hurt you emotionally


You waited a decade
You waited for ten years


For me to come find you
In anticipation for me to locate you


There's never been a chance around
There hasn't been an opportunity until now


I was just stumbling out of
I was barely recovering from


A prosthetic love
A love that isn't authentic or genuine


And never been someone so real
But you were the most authentic person I had come across


This world is
Our reality is defined as


Love and darkness
A blend of love and heartache


Such a tyrant destroyer
Capable of being ruthless and disastrous


As you sat sinking in my head
As you consumed my thoughts


As if it wasn't enough just to hear you speak
It wasn't satisfying enough just to listen to you speak


They had to give you lips like that
Your lips were made to be so alluring


Like all of your sadness reduced to a color
Your sadness was so evident that it seemed like a color


Then painted upon
That painted color was used as inspiration


How could I forget you
I was unable to forget about you


And who was I to think that on a Saturday night
I was foolish to assume that on a Saturday night


That you would really bike home alone
You would bike all the way home by yourself


And the way that I left you
And the way I treated you when we parted ways


Just hanging on Sundays
We'd only meet again on Sundays


And fair skin boy take you home
A fair-skinned man escorted you home


Love and darkness
A blend of love and heartache


Such a tyrant destroyer
Capable of being ruthless and disastrous


As you sat sinking in my head
As you consumed my thoughts


Love and darkness
A blend of love and heartache


Such a tyrant destroyer
Capable of being ruthless and disastrous


As you sat sinking in my head
As you consumed my thoughts


Love and darkness
A blend of love and heartache


Such a tyrant destroyer
Capable of being ruthless and disastrous


As you sat sinking in my head
As you consumed my thoughts


Love and darkness
A blend of love and heartache


Such a tyrant destroyer
Capable of being ruthless and disastrous


As you sat sinking in my head
As you consumed my thoughts




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Written by: GEORGE WILLIAM LEWIS

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