Ties
Years & Years Lyrics

You tell me you like to burn a bridge
You confess that intentionally ending relationships is something you enjoy doing

That you always make mistakes like this
You admit that this is not the first time you have intentionally damaged a relationship

Are you having fun?
You ask whether the person is enjoying their destructive behavior

I tell you I've got my secrets too
You reveal that you also have some hidden information

I go hunting for someone like you
You actively seek out people with similar destructive tendencies

Are you having fun?
You reiterate your earlier question about the person's enjoyment of this behavior

Oh, tell me how did it feel?
You ask the person to describe their emotions during the relationship-ending process

Did it all get too real for you?
You inquire whether the person was overwhelmed by the situation

Everybody's screaming out your name
Other people are aware of the person's behavior and may disapprove

Are you scared?
You wonder if the person is afraid of the consequences of their actions

Cause I don't think you're worth it
You express doubt about the person's worth and whether they deserve to have people in their lives

Ties, ties, ties, ties
You repeatedly emphasize the importance of ties, or relationships, in your life

Just wanna be the one you tie
You desire to be a significant person in the person's life, to be tied to them

And you're a dancer, well I'm a spy
You draw a comparison between the person and yourself, using metaphorical language

It's so beautiful to see you lie
You find deceitful behavior intriguing or attractive

Are you having fun?
You continue to ask whether the person is enjoying the situation

And give it up, you don't need that stress
You suggest that the person should stop engaging in destructive behavior to avoid added stress

You're still hungry for another test
You imply that the person is addicted to this type of behavior and wants to continue doing it

Oh, tell me how did it feel?
You ask the question again, perhaps hoping for a different answer

Did it all get too real for you?
You repeat the earlier question, focusing on the overwhelming nature of the situation

Everybody's screaming out your name
The line is repeated, emphasizing the idea that other people are aware of the situation

Are you scared?
The question is repeated, underscoring concerns about the person's fear of consequences

Cause I don't think you're worth it
The line is repeated, further emphasizing doubts about the person's value

Ties, ties, ties, ties
The repetition of this phrase emphasizes the importance of relationships and the desire to be a significant figure in the person's life

Just another bite that takes it higher than before
You use a metaphor to describe the destructive behavior, comparing it to an addictive substance

Did it make you feel good? Does he run away?
You ask whether the person derives pleasure from their actions and whether they realize the damage it causes

Does he fill the space? It feels like you don't care
You suggest that the person does not care about the feelings of others or the negative impact of their behavior

Ties, ties, ties, ties
The repeated phrase again emphasizes the importance of relationships

I just wanna be the one you tie
You reiterate your desire to be an important person in the person's life