The Artist
lions and acrobats Lyrics

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Es que a veces no creo lo que cuentan ellos
Y es que aveces no creo lo que a mi me dijeron
Pero dime si ellos...
Ay, en las malas estuvieron
Cuando hacía frío en el invierno
Cuando mi corazón era terco
Baby pero...
Me cansé de esperar, te quiero ir a buscar

Quiero decir: "te quiero"
Que sea de verdad, no quiero molestar
Necesito más de nuestra ten-sión
Nadie en el lugar que robe tanto mi atención
Porque cada vez que nos comemos
Sabe nos miramo´ y no´ entendemos
En el plan para escapar somo´ ingenieros
Nuestro cora de hielo ya lo encendemos
Y es que aveces esperamos que el tiempo nos diga: "basta"
Tirados en la cama, yo desnudo y vos sin bata
Esperándome...
Y cómo olvidarme de los besos de esa mujer?
Nervios me consumen como la primera vez
Yo que era Christian Grey
No eran notas musicales, era ella otra vez, yeah
Y como dice ma´?
Ah, desde... desde el sur para argentina
Y tú...
Buscando algún otro menú
Llorando de viernes a lu
Escuchando mi tema en loop
(En loop)
Y tú...
Buscando algún otro menú
Llorando de viernes a lu-nes
Escuchando mi tema en loop, en loop
Y ven con-migo nada más
Que nos perdemos otra vez
Lo volvemos a intentar...
Baby pero...
Me cansé de esperar, te quiero ir a buscar
Quiero decir: "te quiero"
Que sea de verdad, no quiero molestar
Necesito más de nuestra ten-sión
Nadie en el lugar que robe tanto mi atención
Porque cada vez que nos comemos
Sabe nos miramo´ y no´ entendemos
En el plan para escapar somo´ ingenieros
Nuestro cora de hielo ya lo encendemos
Y es que a veces esperamos que el tiempo nos diga: "basta"
Tirados en la cama, yo desnudo y vos sin bata
Esperándome...
Y cómo olvidarme de los besos de esa mujer?
Y ya no importa el amor, solo importa tu calor
Ropa nueva, ropa vieja
Pero siempre con tu olor
Y si no querés conmigo, mami yo me voy con dos
Y si vos querés conmigo vamos a mi habitació
Oh-oh oh-ón, yeah

Lucas Lions, yeah
R... RB

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Lions and Acrobats' song "The Artist" depict the struggle of being in an emotionally abusive relationship. The opening lines "Sever the ties that have left me in bondage" signify the need to break the toxic cycle that keeps the singer tied to the abusive partner. The following lines describe the physical abuse that the singer endures: "Beaten, bloodied, black and blue / You won't let up until you're through (With me)." The singer is at the mercy of the abuser, as depicted by the line "I watched as the blade was held against my neck / My heart sinks in my chest for this might be my end."

The chorus repeats the words "Hatred, anguish, torment" to convey the emotional turmoil that the singer feels. The second verse reveals the singer's realization that the partner is not what they seemed, and that they were promised the world only to have it "tore in two." The singer recognizes that their partner is not a man but "the devil in the flesh." The bridge of the song takes an introspective turn, with the singer realizing that they made a mistake when they "looked away from everything / That made me who I am." The song ends on a hopeful note, with the singer finding the strength to escape the abusive relationship and seek healing.

Line by Line Meaning

Sever the ties that have left me in bondage
Breaking free from the controlling and oppressive hold that someone has over me.

Sever the ties
Cutting off all connections and influence from a harmful person, situation, or problem.

Beaten, bloodied, black and blue (Black and blue)
Physically and emotionally hurt, injured, and scarred as a result of the abuse and mistreatment received.

You won't let up until you're through (With me)
The abuser is relentless and determined to cause harm until the victim is completely broken and defeated.

I watched as the blade was held against my neck
The victim feels threatened and scared for their life as the abuser holds a weapon to their throat.

My heart sinks in my chest for this might be my end
The victim is overwhelmed by fear and dread, as they believe that they might die at the hands of their abuser.

Fading in and out of consciousness
Being in a fragile state due to the injuries received, causing one's consciousness to fluctuate and weaken.

I need to pull it together
Realizing the need to act calmly and rationally in order to escape and survive the abusive situation.

If I want to escape from this madness that has left me in shambles
The victim recognizes the craziness of the situation they are in and knows they must escape to recover from the trauma.

My eyes lock onto his as the rage settles in
The victim looks into the eyes of their abuser and feels anger and resentment building up inside of them.

Hatred, anguish, torment
The intense and painful emotions that the victim feels towards their abuser for the abuse and trauma they have caused.

You left me with
The abuser is responsible for leaving the victim with negative and damaging emotions and experiences.

What did I ever see in you
The victim is questioning why they had ever been interested or involved with the abuser.

I was promised the world but you tore it in two
The victim was given hope and promises by the abuser, but these hopes were shattered and destroyed by the abuser's actions.

You're not a man but the devil in the flesh
The abuser is not a true man, but instead embodies evil and darkness.

The fires of your hell burns a hole in my chest
The emotional pain and scars caused by the abuser are likened to a burning fire that is destroying the victim from within.

Oh God, I need you now
Praying to a higher power for strength and help in overcoming the trauma and pain caused by the abuser.

I'm burning out, I'm blacking out, I'm breaking down
Describing the exhaustion, loss of consciousness, and emotional collapse resulting from the ongoing abuse and trauma.

Tired of doing this on my own
The victim is unable to cope with the abuse and trauma by themselves and needs the support of others.

The lifelessness as you lay me to rest
The abuser is killing the victim both physically and emotionally, leading to a sense of deadness and detachment from life.

Fading away
Losing strength and consciousness in the face of severe trauma and abuse, and struggling to hold on to life.

I was driven to insanity
The constant abuse and trauma have caused the victim to lose their sanity and mental stability.

Beaten down by your ruthless hate
Describing the intensity and relentlessness of the abuser's anger and hate, which has caused the victim to feel defeated and broken emotionally and physically.

My first and final mistake
The victim's decision to trust and become involved with the abuser was a grave and irreversible error that has really impacted their lives.

Was when I looked away from everything
The victim acknowledges the mistake of taking their eyes off the things that mattered and contributed to their wellbeing and happiness.

That made me who I am
The victim recognizes that the events and experiences that have shaped their personality and identity have been marked forever by the trauma and abusive experiences.

Escape was worth the pain
Overcoming the pain and suffering of the escape from the abusive situation is seen as preferable to staying in the abusive relationship.

My worth is greater than your hate
The victim is affirming their intrinsic and immeasurable value as a human being, which cannot be diminished by the abuse and hate of an outside force.

So now I'll forgive and forget
Choosing to release negative emotions and grudges in order to move forward and heal from the trauma and abuse.

Learn to heal from the past, and erase the regret
Taking steps towards emotional and psychological recovery, and overcoming any feelings of remorse, sorrow and self-reproach over the past events.

Oh God, make me whole
Praying for restoration and wholeness after the devastation caused by the abusive relationship.

Lyrics © DistroKid
Written by: Lucas Schwerdt, Santiago Pagliaricci

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