Unsuccessfully Coping with the Natural Beauty of Infidelity
Type O Negative Lyrics

Trust and you'll be trusted
The liar is telling the naive person that if they trust others then they, in turn, will also be trusted.

Lust and so what if you're busted?
The idea that satisfying your sexual desires is worth any potential consequences or repercussions.

In love and war there ain't no rules
In difficult, emotional situations, such as falling in love or fighting in a war, the 'rules' may not apply as strictly as they would in other settings.

Do you believe in forever?
Asking if someone believes in a lifetime-lasting love, commitment or any type of long-term endeavor.

I don't even believe in tomorrow
The belief that life is too unpredictable and the future cannot be trusted or predicted.

The only things that last forever
The belief that nothing can actually permanently last forever, except for two things: memories and sorrow.

Out of sight out of mind
The phrase suggesting that if you don't see or hear something then you'll forget about it and not be affected by it.

The motto of betrayal
The idea that this phrase is often used in the context of someone who has betrayed a person or a confidence.

The prophets preach to forgive and forget
Even though religious leaders encourage forgiveness and moving on, expressing understanding that this is not always straightforward or possible.

I'm sorry, but I am unable
Even though apologizing, admitting that it's not easy to forgive and forget what the person has done.

You went to L'amour Saturday night
Referring to a specific event that occurred at a location called L'amour on a Saturday night.

Red nails and lipstick dressed two sizes too tight
Describing the other person's appearance as seductive and flirtatious.

His tongue down your throat
The feeling of betrayal due to the other person's physical intimacy with another partner - very descriptive.

His hand up your skirt
Further illustration of the betrayal felt, including touching with intent of sexual pleasure.

Yeah I'm a man
Acknowledging masculinity, and the usual societal stereotyping of men as unfaithful in relationships.

But it still hurts
Even though the artist is aware of the common portrayal of men as unfaithful, the betrayal and infidelity still cause great pain and hurt.

Slut
Derogatory name-calling based on the belief that the other person has previously had many sexual partners.

Whore
Another derogatory name-calling based on the belief that the other person is frequently sexually promiscuous.

Cunt
Derogatory name-calling based on the female genitals indicating that the other person is sexually promiscuous and of low morals based on bigotry and misogyny.

I know you're fucking someone else
The feeling of being certain that the partner is cheating, already knowing they have committed infidelity.

(He knows you're fucking someone else)
Repeating the line to emphasize again that the partner knows and is aware of the infidelity being committed.

You had cock on your mind
Accusing the other person of being solely focused and obsessed with sexual interactions and gratification.

And cum on your breath
Said to describe a past sexual encounter, implying that the woman has ejaculate in or around her mouth, solidifying the infidelity allegation.

Inserted that diaphragm before you left
A clear indication of sex without mention of any emotion or true intimacy, only physical acts and actions.

Practicing freelance gynecology
Ironically describing the act of having unprotected sex with multiple partners - this is not a legitimate profession but a made up term.

Where there's a womb there's a way
The phrase insinuates that the girl easily conceives and engages in sexual activities, therefore leading to a pregnancy without real concern or planning

With you it's for free
Implies that the girl engages in sex with little or no cost, and is easy to take advantage of due to their open nature.

Done it before
Indicates that the infidelity has happened before, only making the current betrayal sting more.

Time after time
During which the infidelity occurred, indicating repeated and frequent occurrences over a duration of time.

Refused to learn your lesson
Despite previous instances of infidelity and betrayal, the person did not address the issue and continues to repeat the same mistakes again and again.

Gave 'til it hurt
The singer states that they did everything for the relationship, putting all efforts towards making it work, and only to be betrayed and caused pain in the end.

Thought it was right
Despite the many reasons to not trust the other person, their love was stronger and they thought it would be worth it in the end.

Only fools make mistakes twice
Stating that making the same mistake multiple times shows a lack of judgement or intelligence, and the person doing so may be a 'fool.'

So you sit home
The state of feeling emotionally wounded and hurt over the betrayal, left with no recourse but to sit and stew on their own.

Drinking alone
To self-medicate and alleviate the pain caused by the infidelity through alcohol consumption.

Empty bottle in your hand
Clear image of alcoholism and a lack of progress in tackling the emotional hurdles of infidelity.

Don't even try
Feeling hopeless and filled with apathy as moving on seems too overwhelming and difficult to tackle alone.

To sort out the lies
Continuing to struggle with understanding the betrayal and infidelity in the relationship.

It's worse to try to understand
Outlining the idea that sorting through the issues and understanding the betrayal only worsens the emotional wound, and can actually hinder closure.

You make me hate myself
The impact of the other person's betrayal is so deep that it has caused the artist to turn on themselves and feel self-hatred.

I know you're fucking someone else
The song closes with a final reminder to the audience that the pain of infidelity is still fresh and present.

(He knows you're fucking someone else)
The repetition again emphasizes the betrayal-caused wound of the singer, conveying their own struggles with trust and infidelity.