Kerosene
Tyler Posey Lyrics


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About it heavy I don′t wanna get you down at all
But if you let me I could show you that I'm down to fall
A cheap trick and I smoke too quick
My tongues tied so I′ll hit you with my stupid whit
So when you're ready I'll turn you around against the wall
Blue and green
My head is finally clean
Making out at a sex party
Was it all just a dream
Kerosene
Burn and bleed
Just to have some clarity
Now I see
Blue and green
Neon lights surrounding me
Cuz I remember sometimes
I was off the white lines
I was nothing that I wanted to be
Kerosene
Burn and bleed
Just to have some clarity
Some clarity
I was always in a bad mood
I was
Doing blow in the bathroom
I was
Close to god but my lips were still blue
I can′t seem to come back down alone
Blue and green
My head is finally clean
And spinning with these colors
Instead of all these fucked up things
Kerosene
Burn and bleed
Just to have some clarity
Now I see
Blue and green
Neon lights surrounding me
Cuz I remember sometimes
I was off the white lines
I was nothing that I wanted to be
Kerosene
Burn and bleed
Just to have some clarity
Some clarity
Kerosene
Burn and bleed
Just to have some clarity
Now I see
Blue and green




Just to have some clarity
Some clarity

Overall Meaning

In Tyler Posey's song "Kerosene", the singer is opening up about their past struggles with addiction and self-destructive behavior. The opening lines, "About it heavy I don't wanna get you down at all, but if you let me I could show you that I'm down to fall", suggest that the singer has some reservations about opening up, but is willing to do so if given the opportunity. They go on to describe their past behavior - "I was always in a bad mood, doing blow in the bathroom" - and their struggles with finding clarity and peace of mind. But through it all, they hold onto hope that they can turn things around, as evidenced by the line "Just to have some clarity, now I see".


The imagery in the chorus of "blue and green" and "neon lights surrounding me" paints a vivid picture of the singer's experience with drugs and their journey towards sobriety. The repetition of the phrase "burn and bleed" in the chorus adds to the intensity of the lyrics and drives home the point that the singer's path to clarity was not an easy one.


Line by Line Meaning

About it heavy I don’t wanna get you down at all
I don't want to burden you with my struggles


But if you let me I could show you that I’m down to fall
I'm willing to take risks for you


A cheap trick and I smoke too quick
I have some self-destructive tendencies


My tongue’s tied so I’ll hit you with my stupid wit
I use humor as a defense mechanism


So when you’re ready I’ll turn you around against the wall
I'll be there for you when you need me


Blue and green, my head is finally clean
I feel refreshed and clear-headed


Making out at a sex party, was it all just a dream?
I'm reflecting on past experiences that feel surreal


Kerosene, burn and bleed, just to have some clarity
I'm willing to suffer for the sake of understanding myself


Now I see blue and green, neon lights surrounding me
I feel like I'm in a new environment with a fresh perspective


'Cause I remember sometimes I was off the white lines
I've had a past struggle with addiction


I was nothing that I wanted to be
I was unhappy with myself and my choices


I was always in a bad mood
I struggled with mental health issues


Doing blow in the bathroom
I used drugs to cope


Close to god but my lips were still blue
I felt spiritually connected but physically unwell


I can’t seem to come back down alone
I need support to overcome my struggles


And spinning with these colors, instead of all these fucked up things
I'm focusing on positive experiences rather than negative ones


Some clarity
I'm seeking clarity and understanding in my life




Writer(s): John Feldmann, Liv Marsico, Tyler Posey

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[Verse 1]
About it heavy I don't wanna get you down at all
But if you let me I could show you that I'm down to fall
A cheap trick and I smoke too quick
My tongues tied so I'll hit you with my stupid whit
So when you're ready I'll turn you around against the wall

[Pre-Chorus]
Blue and green
My head is finally clean
Making out at a sex party
Was it all just a dream

[Chorus]
Kerosene
Burn and bleed
Just to have some clarity
Now I see
Blue and green
Neon lights surrounding me
'Cause I remember sometimes
I was off the white lines
I was nothing that I wanted to be
Kerosene
Burn and bleed
Just to have some clarity
Some clarity

[Verse 2]
I was always in a bad mood
I was doing blow in the bathroom
I was close to god but my lips were still blue
I can't seem to come back down alone

[Pre-Chorus]
Blue and green
My head is finally clean
And spinning with these colors instead of all these fucked up things

[Chorus]
Kerosene
Burn and bleed
Just to have some clarity
Now I see
Blue and green
Neon lights surrounding me
'Cause I remember sometimes
I was off the white lines
I was nothing that I wanted to be
Kerosene
Burn and bleed
Just to have some clarity
Some clarity

[Outro]
Kerosene
Burn and bleed
Just to have some clarity
Now I see
Blue and green
Just to have some clarity
Some clarity



All comments from YouTube:

@danschriver75

So proud of tyler. So sick seeing him sober and loving his life. He really looked like hes been having fun on tour with the boys. I love to see it

@miniaturecreature

He be really giving the punk album i never knew i needed 💕

@zielromero2225

That's my true alfa. 💙

@wolfgangruca7130

True that

@bkhsigor8287

True

@hollyrosewood1038

I love this one. all the songs on this EP are amazing!!

@canalreg846

How is possible that ALL your songs are so F** great? 🔥🔥🔥

@lol-funnymoments1820

Really good songs!! 🔥 💪 I ve been listening it on spotify already! KEEP GOING!! 💣

@axgel9817

LOVE THIS

@marvelchamp1220

My favorite on the EP, can’t wait to see you this Thursday!

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