backfire
mann aimee Lyrics
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And here's a couple beers so
Let's go create some fun
Supplies are limited and I'm all out
Of any explanation
Of what I'm on about
I'm tired
To convince you if I
Go along with you it all will
Backfire
I know you had plans
Your intentions were grand
But it's out of my hands
And it isn't the way I pictured it
Either
Well things felt weird but you said that's alright
That it was not a problem
And we could just sit tight
And when you said that I was sure I cringed
Cause you had no suspicion
That I had come unhinged
Or just tired--
I cannot say which
But there's always a hitch
That will cause the whole thing to
Backfire
I know you had plans
Your intentions were grand
But it's out of my hands now
It's out of my hands now
I know you'd like to be the St. Bernard
Who rushes to the rescue
When there's an avalanche
But in my panic I may pull too hard
And the novice lifeguard
Gets rushed off in the ambulance
I'm tired
I cannot seem to
Get a message to you
That the rescue you planned has just
Backfired
I know you had plans
Your intentions were grand
But it's out of my hands now
It's out of my hands now
And it isn't the way I pictured it
Either...
In "Backfire," Mann Aimee sings about feeling emotionally exhausted while trying to maintain a relationship. The opening lines of the song, "I've got some cookies from our junk food run / And here's a couple beers so / Let's go create some fun," suggest a lighthearted tone, but the lyrics quickly reveal a deeper meaning. The cookies and beers are a way to forget their problems and enjoy each other's company. However, the singer is tired of constantly trying to convince their partner to see things their way. They acknowledge that going along with their partner's plans will "backfire" and cause more problems. Despite their partner's good intentions, the singer feels helpless and unable to control the situation.
The middle of the song suggests that things started to feel uncomfortable between the singer and their partner. When the partner reassured them that everything was fine, the singer cringed because they knew that their emotional state was not okay at all. The line "I cannot say which / But there's always a hitch / That will cause the whole thing to / Backfire" suggests that the singer is aware that their emotional instability is preventing them from having a healthy relationship.
In the final verse, Mann Aimee uses a metaphor of a St. Bernard rescue dog to describe the way their partner tries to help them. The singer warns that their panic might cause them to "pull too hard," and their partner might end up getting hurt in the process. Ultimately, the singer accepts that the situation is "out of their hands," and expresses disappointment that things didn't turn out the way they wanted.
Line by Line Meaning
I've got some cookies from our junk food run
I have gotten some cookies during our run to buy junk food.
And here's a couple beers so
I am offering you some beers.
Let's go create some fun
Let us have some fun.
Supplies are limited and I'm all out
There are limited resources available, and I have run out.
Of any explanation
I do not have any explanation.
Of what I'm on about
Of what I am talking about.
I'm tired
I am weary.
Of having to try
I am tired of having to make an effort.
To convince you if I
To persuade you that if I agree with you,
Go along with you it all will
Things will go smoothly.
Backfire
But, I know that things will end up being worse.
I know you had plans
I am aware of your plans.
Your intentions were grand
Your intentions were kindhearted.
But it's out of my hands
But it's no longer within my control.
And it isn't the way I pictured it
And this is not what I expected.
Either
Either, it doesn't matter now.
Well things felt weird but you said that's alright
I felt uneasy but you reassured me it was fine.
That it was not a problem
That there was nothing to worry about.
And we could just sit tight
And we could wait patiently.
And when you said that I was sure I cringed
And when you said that, I was worried and apprehensive.
Cause you had no suspicion
Because you had no idea about my concerns.
That I had come unhinged
That I had lost it a bit.
Or just tired--
Or maybe just worn out--
I cannot say which
I am not sure which it is.
But there's always a hitch
But there always seems to be a problem.
That will cause the whole thing to
That will make everything go bad.
It's out of my hands now
I can not do anything about it anymore.
I know you'd like to be the St. Bernard
I know you would like to be the rescuer like a St. Bernard.
Who rushes to the rescue
Who saves everyone in a difficult situation.
When there's an avalanche
When there is a disaster.
But in my panic I may pull too hard
But in my panic, I may become excessive.
And the novice lifeguard
And the inexperienced lifeguard.
Gets rushed off in the ambulance
Gets injured and needs to be rushed to the hospital.
I cannot seem to
I am unable to.
Get a message to you
Convey what I want to tell you.
That the rescue you planned has just
That things have gone wrong with the rescue mission you planned.
It's out of my hands now
It's beyond my control now.
And it isn't the way I pictured it
And this is not what I had in mind.
Either...
Either way, it's not good now.
Lyrics © Downtown Music Publishing, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: JON BRION, AIMEE MANN
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