Fix You
diveliner Lyrics
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No pain
No love and no bed frame
Make another movie
Then maybe we won't change
Rotate on the table
I swear that I waited way too long
Why do we like to watch things bleed?
Prey on insecurities
Nobody ever said love
Was promised
You've been waiting here
The longest
You want me to fix you
But I can't
Even fix myself
So help me wash my
Hands of this evil
We're all praying to someone
I wish I could save you
But I need saving from someone
You woke up from Nirvana
19 always sucks
Washed away in the water
You told your mom to get fucked
Your boyfriend got you on drugs
You're all in my house
Up on the couch
Lies in my mouth
Cross on my back
Watch where I step
You're pretty when you're strung out
I look like im dead
Nobody ever said love
Was promised
We've been waiting here
The longest
You want me to fix you
But I can't
Even fix myself
So help me wash my
Hands of this evil
We're all praying to someone
I wish i could save you
But i need saving from someone
Nobody ever said love was promised
We've been waiting here the longest
You want me to fix you
But I can't
Even fix myself
So help me wash my
Hands of this evil
We're all praying to someone
I wish I could save you
But i need saving from someone
The lyrics of Fix You by Diveliner are complex, with a lot of different themes and emotions being explored. We can see references to drug use, sex, insecurity, and the struggle to find oneself, all wrapped up in a hauntingly beautiful melody. The first verse sets the tone for the song, with the singer talking about the contrast between cocaine and lingerie, and how neither of them brings any real comfort or love. The line "Make another movie / Then maybe we won't change" could be a reference to the idea of escapism, trying to ignore the problems of reality by immersing oneself in entertainment. The phrase "Rotate on the table" could be a metaphor for being used or objectified, feeling like a pawn in someone else's game.
Moving on to the chorus, we can see that the theme of love and the difficulties that come with it are continued. The line "You want me to fix you / But I can't / Even fix myself" speaks to the idea that we can't rely on others to make us happy or fix our problems for us. We need to take responsibility for our own lives and work through our issues on our own terms. The phrase "Hands of this evil" could be a reference to addiction, or to feeling like we are trapped in a cycle of negativity and self-destructive behavior. The whole chorus has a melancholic feel to it, with the singer acknowledging the pain and struggle of life but also recognizing the importance of seeking help and support from others.
The second verse takes us deeper into the singer's world, with references to Nirvana, drug use, and the difficulties of growing up. The line "Lies in my mouth / Cross on my back / Watch where I step" could be a reference to feeling guilty or ashamed of one's actions and trying to navigate life in a moral and ethical way. The phrase "You're pretty when you're strung out / I look like I'm dead" speaks to the contrast between the way we see ourselves and the way others see us. We can feel like we are falling apart on the inside but still try to put on a brave face and project an image of strength and beauty.
Overall, the lyrics of Fix You are powerful and thought-provoking, exploring themes of love, addiction, insecurity, and struggle. Diveliner's voice is hauntingly beautiful, delivering the emotions of the song in a way that truly resonates with the listener.
Line by Line Meaning
Cocaine colored VS Lingerie
A comparison between the superficiality of cocaine and lingerie, suggesting that both are simply appearances without real substance
No pain
Denial of emotional pain and vulnerability
No love and no bed frame
A lack of real emotional connection and stability
Make another movie
Escapism through creating an artificial fantasy
Then maybe we won't change
Hoping that avoidance of problems will prevent change, rather than actual growth or resolution
Rotate on the table
Echoes the earlier idea of creating a fantasy or performance, with the additional connotation of objectification
I swear that I waited way too long
Regret for waiting too long to change or address a problem
I gave you too much of me
Feeling drained or depleted by giving too much of oneself to someone else
Why do we like to watch things bleed?
Obsession with pain and destruction, rather than finding healthy solutions
Prey on insecurities
Manipulating others by exploiting their weaknesses or vulnerabilities
Nobody ever said love
Was promised
Acknowledging the unpredictability and challenges of love
You've been waiting here
The longest
Feeling stuck, waiting for something to change
You want me to fix you
But I can't
Even fix myself
Acknowledging limitations and inability to help others without helping oneself first
So help me wash my
Hands of this evil
Rejecting the negativity and destructive patterns in one's own life
We're all praying to someone
Searching for hope and help outside of ourselves
I wish I could save you
But I need saving from someone
Desire to help and support others, while recognizing one's own need for help and support as well
You woke up from Nirvana
A sense of coming out of a state of bliss or ignorance, facing difficult realities
19 always sucks
A rejection of the idea that youth is always easy or carefree
Washed away in the water
A sense of cleansing or purification, but also being drowned or overwhelmed
You told your mom to get fucked
Rebellion and rejection of authority or guidance
Your boyfriend got you on drugs
Being influenced or controlled by others
You're all in my house
Up on the couch
Lies in my mouth
Feeling overwhelmed or invaded by others, with the added idea of dishonesty or secrecy
Cross on my back
Watch where I step
Feeling burdened by past mistakes or traumas, and being cautious not to repeat them
You're pretty when you're strung out
Idealizing someone even when they are struggling or harmful
I look like im dead
Suggestion of numbness or lack of feeling, possibly related to mental health struggles
Writer(s): Ellis Grant
Contributed by Jordyn D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@guardinmusic
another work of art. these videos for all of the album tracks are incredible.
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Let's get that collab!
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@chelseaschnitger84
This song has been my literal jam for over a year. I listen to this album weekly. I love Diveliner so much. So underrated but so talented. Glad to see videos coming out to songs I just imagined in my head for a long time.
@AoKclan1000
A classic for the real ones.
@kogniscent
this was on my top 5 favorite songs of 2020 spotify recap
@tayn9n
Randomly found this. Now it's my fav song