Scoring
bôa Lyrics
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Score them deep just to make sure you told her
Destructive rage, it's just easier to be that way
At least you never have to eat the words you say
I take pleasure in being all alone
I save passion in making it on my own
I will never fall on my knees
Bear the weight of the world as you told her
But it weighs heavy on a wounded shoulder
Sow the petals on a dying flower
At least you know that she will stay in your power
I take pity, on those who can't see clearly
You take pleasure, in making it hard to see
I will never be taken by your humility
I will never fall on my knees
Make sure she's breathing
Make sure she's feeling
Make sure she's responding to you now
So you can tell her the score
Make sure she's breathing
Make sure she's feeling
Make sure she's responding to you now
So you can hurt her all the more
I will never be beaten by your brutality
I will never be shaken by your stupidity
The lyrics of Bôa's song Scoring seem to be about a relationship filled with power struggles and a need for control. The singer seems to be addressing someone who is trying to assert their dominance by constantly scoring points and keeping the other person down. The first verse mentions "score the lines in a deepening order" which could refer to keeping a tally of who has the upper hand in the relationship. The lines "destructive rage, it's just easier to be that way" and "at least you never have to eat the words you say" suggest that the aggressor in this situation is using their anger as a defense mechanism to avoid owning up to their mistakes.
The second verse seems to be about the singer's own independence, and perhaps a fear of being controlled by the other person. The line "I take pleasure in being all alone" could be seen as a defense mechanism or a way of asserting independence in the face of the other person's attempts to control them. And "I save passion in making it on my own" seems to imply that the singer is motivated by their own drive and ambition rather than the approval or validation of someone else.
The third verse seems to continue the theme of power struggles in the relationship, with the line "bear the weight of the world as you told her" implying that the aggressor is trying to make the other person responsible for their problems. And "sow the petals on a dying flower, at least you know that she will stay in your power" suggests that the aggressor is trying to keep the other person dependent on them, even if it means controlling and manipulating them.
The repetition of "make sure she's breathing, make sure she's feeling, make sure she's responding to you now, so you can tell her the score" seems to reinforce the idea that the aggressor is obsessed with maintaining control over the other person. And the final lines of the song, "I will never be beaten by your brutality, I will never be shaken by your stupidity" suggest that the singer is determined to resist the other person's attempts to dominate them.
Overall, the lyrics of Scoring seem to explore the dynamics of a toxic relationship where one person is constantly trying to assert their dominance over the other. The singer seems to be fighting to maintain their independence and sense of self, even in the face of the other person's attempts to control them.
Line by Line Meaning
Score the lines in a deepening order
Evaluate every aspect of your relationship in a way that becomes more and more intense over time.
Score them deep just to make sure you told her
Judge her actions carefully to validate your own viewpoint and to make sure she knows that you're keeping track of her.
Destructive rage, it's just easier to be that way
Anger is easier to deal with than vulnerability and honesty, so you choose to express your emotions through rage.
At least you never have to eat the words you say
When you lash out at someone, you never have to take responsibility for your hurtful words because you can justify them in your own mind.
I take pleasure in being all alone
I find satisfaction in solitude and not relying on anyone else for my happiness.
I save passion in making it on my own
I hold onto my drive to succeed without relying on others.
I will never be, taken by your humility
I won't be won over by your attempts to make amends or apologize for your behavior.
I will never fall on my knees
I won't allow someone else to have that much power over me and won't submit to their control.
Bear the weight of the world as you told her
You insist on taking on all the burdens of the relationship and blame her for them.
But it weighs heavy on a wounded shoulder
You're struggling with the weight of it all and it's causing you emotional pain.
Sow the petals on a dying flower
Make a futile attempt to fix the relationship when it's already too late.
At least you know that she will stay in your power
Even if it doesn't work, you know that she'll stay with you because she's under your control.
I take pity, on those who can't see clearly
I feel bad for people who are blinded by love and can't see someone else's true intentions.
You take pleasure, in making it hard to see
You enjoy manipulating others' perceptions and making it difficult for them to see the truth.
Make sure she's breathing
Make sure she's still holding on and hope that she's just receptive enough to stay in the relationship.
Make sure she's feeling
Make sure that you're still affecting her emotionally and that she's still invested in the relationship.
Make sure she's responding to you now
Make sure that you still have control over the relationship and that she's following your lead.
So you can tell her the score
So you can let her know exactly where she stands and what you think of her.
So you can hurt her all the more
So you can inflict even more pain and emotional damage on her.
I will never be beaten by your brutality
I won't let you break me down and control me through your harsh and cruel behavior.
I will never be shaken by your stupidity
I won't be swayed by your foolishness or lack of understanding in the situation.
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