Falling Apart
Zebrahead Lyrics
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Mention rejection
Always lies in your eyes
Settles in your action
Jeopardize everything that I want
And I won't compromise anything anymore
In any way victimize myself any more
Liberty (yeah)
Manipulations on my mind
Expectations well defined
Frustrate me
Liberate me
Cause everything's falling apart
You can't control me, You can't control me
Everything's falling apart
Now I can't see you
Doesn't matter what I do
I can't see you
Cause everything's falling apart
I got exposed to a deeper form of infection
Shout out "I need acception"
Always lies in your eyes
Settles in your action
Criticize everything that I do
And I will overcome anything that's in store
Nevermore look up to you and adore
Liberty (yeah)
[Chorus]
Manipulation is on my mind
Inspect me, try to check me
Expectations well defined
Dissect me, want to wreck me
Violator of my own will
Accept me- reject me
Separate or shoot to kill
[Chorus]
The lyrics in Zebrahead's song "Falling Apart" describe a relationship that has been tainted by deception, lies, and manipulation. The singer seems to be in a position where they are constantly on the defensive, trying to avoid the traps set by their partner's deception. The partner is quick to criticize everything the singer does and jeopardizes everything they want. The singer decides that they won't compromise anything anymore and won't "victimize" themselves any longer. They want their liberty back.
The chorus repeats the message that "everything's falling apart." The singer feels like they are losing control and that their partner cannot control them anymore. However, this loss of control also means that they can no longer see their partner. The second verse describes the deeper damage caused by the relationship, including a "deeper form of infection." The partner's lies are constantly settling in their actions, and they feel like the violator of their own will. They want to be accepted but are tired of being dissected by their partner.
Overall, the lyrics of "Falling Apart" express the emotional turmoil of being in a toxic relationship. The singer is tired of being lied to and manipulated and wants to regain control over their own life. The chorus is especially poignant in its repetition, emphasizing the feeling that everything is out of control and falling apart.
Line by Line Meaning
Stutter step through another trap set by deception
I am cautiously walking through a situation that could be a trap due to lies and deceit
Mention rejection
The constant criticism and rejection is exhausting
Always lies in your eyes
Your deceitful nature is reflected in your eyes
Settles in your action
Your lies are not just in your words, but in your actions as well
Jeopardize everything that I want
Your actions could ruin everything I desire
And I won't compromise anything anymore
I refuse to sacrifice my wants and needs for your lies
In any way victimize myself any more
I won't allow myself to be a victim of your deception
Liberty (yeah)
Freedom from your manipulation and deceit
Manipulations on my mind
You're constantly trying to manipulate and control my thoughts
Expectations well defined
Your expectations for me are clear and rigid
Frustrate me
Your expectations are overwhelming and discouraging
Liberate me
I need to break free from your expectations and control
Cause everything's falling apart
My life is spiraling out of control due to your lies and manipulation
You can't control me, You can't control me
I refuse to let you control me any longer
Now I can't see you
I am opening my eyes and seeing you for who you truly are
Doesn't matter what I do
No matter what I do, your lies will always be present
I can't see you
I can no longer ignore your lies and deceit
I got exposed to a deeper form of infection
I have discovered the depth of your lies and how they infect every aspect of my life
Shout out "I need acception"
I'm crying out for acceptance and honesty
Criticize everything that I do
You constantly criticize and tear me down
And I will overcome anything that's in store
I will rise above your lies and manipulation
Nevermore look up to you and adore
I will never again admire or respect you
Manipulation is on my mind
Your attempts to control me are weighing heavily on my thoughts
Inspect me, try to check me
You are constantly monitoring and examining my every move
Dissect me, want to wreck me
You are trying to break me down piece by piece
Violator of my own will
Your manipulation has caused me to violate my own desires and needs
Accept me- reject me
I want acceptance, but not at the cost of my own identity
Separate or shoot to kill
I need to distance myself from your manipulation or else it will destroy me
Lyrics © THE ROYALTY NETWORK INC., VITAL MUSIC PUBLISHING
Written by: ALI TABATABAEE, BEN OSMUNDSON, EDWIN UDHUS, GREG BERGDORF, JUSTIN MAURIELLO
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