Like a Knife
pr0files Lyrics


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It will be quick, but it won′t be lonely
Yeahh
It will be sick, but you won't feel lonely
Yeahh

When I′m there, I can't get off
On a little thing like your love, real love
'Cause when I′m screaming, hurting, thinking
Then it′s better
Screaming, hurting, fucking
You're like a knife
Cutting through my heart,
And I′m addicted to the blade
You're like a knife
Cutting through my heart,
Cutting me day after day in a shadow play

The taste is sweeter with the night is stolen
From you.
(Anything you ask me to)
I′ll give it back, but you can't control it
Yeahh
Screaming, hurting, fucking
You′re like a knife
Cutting through my heart,
And I'm addicted to the blade
You're like a knife,
Cutting through my heart,
Cutting me day after day in a shadow play
(Screaming, hurting, fucking)

KNIFE
OOOH YEAHH
YEAAH
OOOH YEAHH
HEY

I got caught up in attraction
Now I want lust everlasting
Yeah-yeah
I got caught up in attraction
Now I want lust everlasting.
Attraction




Attraction
Attraction.

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of pr0files' song "Like a Knife" convey a complex and intense emotional experience. The song revolves around a tumultuous relationship that is addictive and destructive. The first two lines of the song, "It will be quick, but it won't be lonely," and "It will be sick, but you won't feel lonely," suggest a quick and intense connection between the two individuals involved, even though it is not a healthy or fulfilling one.


The next few lines, "When I'm there, I can't get off, on a little thing like your love, real love," illustrate a sense of dependency and obsession. The persona feels trapped and unable to detach themselves from the destructive dynamic. The mention of screaming, hurting, and thinking further emphasizes the turmoil and pain caused by the relationship. In this context, the infliction of pain becomes desirable and addictive, symbolized by the metaphor "You're like a knife, cutting through my heart."


The lyrics continue to describe an intense craving for this destructive relationship, evidenced by the line "I'm addicted to the blade." The repetition of "cutting through my heart, cutting me day after day in a shadow play" emphasizes how the relationship continually inflicts emotional pain, yet the persona remains addicted to the highs and lows it brings.


The subsequent lines, "The taste is sweeter when the night is stolen from you, (Anything you ask me to), I'll give it back, but you can't control it," portray a willingness to fulfill the desires of the other person, even at the cost of their own well-being. This further emphasizes the skewed power dynamics and the inability to break free from the allure of the destructive relationship.


The repeated mention of "screaming, hurting, fucking" reinforces the overwhelming intensity of the emotions and experiences being described.


In the final section of the song, the lyrics suggest a realization of being caught up in the surface-level attractions of the relationship, as indicated by the lines "I got caught up in attraction, now I want lust everlasting." The repetition of "attraction" underscores the superficiality and emptiness of the connection.


Overall, the lyrics of "Like a Knife" depict a toxic and addictive relationship that is encapsulated in a cycle of pain and pleasure. It explores the duality of desiring something that is ultimately harmful, highlighting the complexity of human emotions and the destructive power that can come with them.


Line by Line Meaning

It will be quick, but it won′t be lonely
The experience may be brief, but it won't leave me feeling alone


It will be sick, but you won't feel lonely
Even though it may be twisted, you won't feel isolated


When I′m there, I can't get off
When I'm in that moment, I can't escape


On a little thing like your love, real love
I can't find fulfillment in a shallow version of love


'Cause when I′m screaming, hurting, thinking
Because when I'm yelling, in pain, and lost in thought


Then it′s better
Then it becomes more satisfying


Screaming, hurting, fucking
Expressing my emotions, going through pain, and engaging in intimacy


You're like a knife
You are like a sharp weapon


Cutting through my heart
Penetrating deeply into my emotions


And I′m addicted to the blade
And I am unable to resist the allure of that sharpness


You're like a knife
You are like a sharp weapon


Cutting through my heart
Penetrating deeply into my emotions


Cutting me day after day in a shadow play
Continuously causing me pain in a hidden performance


The taste is sweeter with the night is stolen
The pleasure is heightened when darkness conceals our actions


From you
Shared between us


(Anything you ask me to)
(Ready to fulfill your desires)


I′ll give it back, but you can't control it
I may return it, but you cannot manipulate or dominate it


Screaming, hurting, fucking
Expressing my emotions, going through pain, and engaging in intimacy


You′re like a knife
You are like a sharp weapon


Cutting through my heart
Penetrating deeply into my emotions


And I'm addicted to the blade
And I am unable to resist the allure of that sharpness


You're like a knife
You are like a sharp weapon


Cutting through my heart
Penetrating deeply into my emotions


Cutting me day after day in a shadow play
Continuously causing me pain in a hidden performance


KNIFE
(Emphasizing the sharpness and impact of the metaphor)


OOOH YEAHH
(Expressing the intensity of emotions)


YEAAH
(Affirming the previous statements)


OOOH YEAHH
(Expressing the intensity of emotions)


HEY
(Drawing attention or excitement)


I got caught up in attraction
I became entangled in a strong connection


Now I want lust everlasting
Now I desire a continuous longing and desire


Yeah-yeah
(Affirmation and agreement)


Attraction
(Emphasizing the power of attraction)


Attraction
(Emphasizing the power of attraction)


Attraction
(Emphasizing the power of attraction)




Writer(s): Lauren Pardini, Daniel Sternbaum

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@chloeburgundy

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