Boots
calm paradox Lyrics
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walk away from me with your tail between your legs
but i miss you every time, so be sure you're back tonight
i'd rather share a married man
than have a cheating asshole who's all mine
take up the chance to take me away
i've sublet my room and i'm ready to escape
these sunk costs are sinking our ship
if we linger any longer we'll lose our grip
and i give to you, and you take your dues
and i give my love, and you use it up
you better watch yourself
cos i'm giving up, yea i'm giving up
take back your promise ring, i think it expired
cos when he runs his fingers through my hair, i feel like i'm on fire
on a rocket to the moon, oh i'm in love, but not with you
by the way, i called your wife.
you're right, she's a bitch-- goodluck and goodbye.
In "Boots" by Calm Paradox, the singer is addressing a former lover who has betrayed her trust. She demands that he take his boots from under her bed and leave, but simultaneously expresses a desire for him to return. She says that she would rather share a married man than have a cheating partner who is hers alone. This suggests that the singer is not interested in monogamy and values honesty more than exclusivity in her relationships.
The second verse reveals that the singer is seeking to escape from her current situation and wants the former lover to take her away. She resents his hesitation and feels that the longer they stay together, the more damage is done. The lyrics "sunk costs are sinking our ship" suggest that they have invested time and effort into the relationship, but it is no longer sustainable.
The final verse indicates that the singer has moved on and found someone else. She tells the former lover to take back his promise ring, as it has expired. She is now in love with someone else and no longer interested in him. She even goes so far as to call his wife and tell her about the affair. The final line, "good luck and goodbye," emphasizes the finality of their relationship and the singer's commitment to moving on.
Line by Line Meaning
take out your boots from under my bed
Remove all traces of your presence from my life
walk away from me with your tail between your legs
Leave in shame, without dignity or honor
but i miss you every time, so be sure you're back tonight
Despite everything, I can't help but long for your return
i'd rather share a married man
I value attention and affection over morals and ethics
than have a cheating asshole who's all mine
I'd rather be with a dishonest man who gives me attention than a faithful man who doesn't
take up the chance to take me away
Seize the opportunity to escape with me
i've sublet my room and i'm ready to escape
I'm fully committed to leaving my current life behind
i hate your hesitation, do you need an invitation?
I loathe your indecisiveness and need for permission
these sunk costs are sinking our ship
Our past mistakes are hurting our future prospects
if we linger any longer we'll lose our grip
If we stay in this situation, we'll lose control and become stuck
and i give to you, and you take your dues
I offer you my love, and you take advantage of it
and i give my love, and you use it up
I give you all my affection, and you consume it without giving anything back
you better watch yourself
Be careful and mindful of your actions
cos i'm giving up, yea i'm giving up
I'm exhausted and resigning myself to failure
take back your promise ring, i think it expired
Return the symbol of our commitment; it has lost its significance
cos when he runs his fingers through my hair, i feel like i'm on fire
I experience intense passion and desire when I'm with someone else
on a rocket to the moon, oh i'm in love, but not with you
I'm swept away with infatuation and lust, but not towards my current partner
by the way, i called your wife.
I contacted your spouse without your knowledge or consent
you're right, she's a bitch-- goodluck and goodbye.
I acknowledge your opinion of your wife, and bid you farewell
Contributed by Miles Y. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
- Mr. Mrs. Alvod -
hahahaha sei un pazzo xD in senso buono non mi fraintendere, sei troppo simpatico, iscritto e like meritatissimo, ti invito a passare dal mio canale per vedere moltissimi travel vlog