Bloodstain
UNKLE Alice Temple Lyrics

They say if you took it all away
According to common belief, if all external factors were removed from this relationship, it would crumble.

This love would fall apart
The relationship described in this song is held together by external circumstances rather than genuine affection.

I say, no way
The singer rejects the idea that their relationship lacks true love or that it is solely based on external factors.

You don't know the size of my heart.
The artist's capacity for love is greater than others may realize.

Vicious, suspicious
The artist is aware of the negative connotations associated with their behavior but feels the circumstances justify it.

It doesn't matter what I say
Regardless of the singer's assurances, their partner remains skeptical of their feelings.

Users and losers
The singer is surrounded by people who take advantage of others for their own gain and are left with nothing to offer in return.

There's nothing here to make me stay.
Despite the artist's desire to remain in the relationship, they can find no compelling reason to do so.

Bloodstain on a blue vein
The artist is using a metaphor to describe the emotional pain they are experiencing.

Take it with no shame
The artist is trying to encourage themselves to toughen up and not feel embarrassed about their feelings.

Love tracks on a loose train
The singer feels that their emotions are out of control and that they have lost the ability to direct their own life.

No gain with no pain
The artist recognizes that true love is not without difficulty or sacrifice.

My scars are deeper than you think
The singer has experienced past hurt or trauma that has left lasting emotional wounds.

Tie me, try me
The singer is open to the possibility of exploring new experiences and emotions despite their pain.

One more time before I sink.
The singer is willing to give their relationship one more chance before they completely lose all hope and give up.

Big lies, big times
The relationship is filled with grand promises and unfulfilled expectations.

This love is not what we're about
The artist acknowledges that their relationship is not based on genuine love or affection.

It's too late, and I'm too straight
The singer recognizes that the relationship has reached its end and they cannot continue living a lie.

It's time to blow this fire out.
The singer is ready to end the relationship and move on with their life, extinguishing the fiery passion that once existed between them.

Take me softly
Despite their attempt to move on, the artist still desires tenderness and comfort from their partner.

I'm going crazy for your touch.
The artist is still strongly attracted to their partner despite the circumstances that have led to the dissolution of their relationship.

(Blue, blood, blue, blood, blue, blood)
This is a repeating, non-literal phrase that reinforces the emotional turmoil that the artist is experiencing.

(No, take, no, take, no, take)
This is another repeating phrase that highlights the singer's internal debate about whether they should fully give up on their relationship or try to salvage it.

I'm alone
And dissatisfied
The artist feels isolated and unhappy without their partner.

And someone else is alone
And dissatisfied
The singer is aware that their partner is also feeling lonely and unfulfilled.

You are alone?
The singer is addressing their partner directly in a moment of doubt and uncertainty, looking for reassurance or validation of their feelings.