Between Friends and Enemies
shame-on-u Lyrics
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How could it come so far, maybe it was your fault
The people around me are chocking me
Please help me to win this fight
This foolishness i live my life with
Is killing me and it's not finished
Get me out of here am i just selfish
Choose who you want to be
Decide between friend or enemy
Perplexity ruins my live
I know why it came so far, you know now it was your fault
I'm choking myself and those around me
I know now how to win this fight
This foolishness i live my life with
Is killing me and it's not finished
Get me out of here am i just selfish
Get me out of here i just can't stand it
The lyrics of "Between Friends and Enemies" by Shame-on-U seem to express a feeling of confusion and frustration. The use of the word "perplexity" establishes this as the overarching theme, as the singer feels overwhelmed and unsure of what to do next. The first few lines of the song seem to indicate that the singer may be blaming someone else for their predicament, but as the song continues, they seem to take more responsibility for their own choices.
The chorus of "Choose who you want to be, decide between friend or enemy" seems to suggest that this person is struggling to reconcile their own actions with who they want to be. They are torn between the desire to have close relationships and the fear of being hurt or betrayed. This reflects the overall tone of the song, which is one of internal conflict.
The last few lines of the song seem to indicate that the singer has come to some sort of resolution or realization. They now seem to understand that they cannot blame others for their situation and must take control of their own life. The repeated lines of "get me out of here" show that the singer is desperate for change, but ultimately it is up to them to make things happen.
Overall, "Between Friends and Enemies" is a song about self-discovery and finding one's place in the world. It is a relatable and introspective piece that many people may be able to connect with.
Line by Line Meaning
Perplexity ruins my life
The confusion and uncertainty I face is completely ruining my life
How could it come so far, maybe it was your fault
I can't believe things have gotten to this point, and I wonder if you're to blame
The people around me are chocking me
The people in my life are suffocating me and making it difficult to breathe
Please help me to win this fight
I am struggling to overcome my problems and would appreciate any help to win against them
This foolishness I live my life with
I acknowledge that the way I'm living isn't wise or healthy
Is killing me and it's not finished
My poor choices are having a detrimental effect on me, and it's not over yet
Get me out of here am I just selfish
I want to escape my current situation, but I wonder if it's just a selfish desire
Get me out of here I just can't stand it
I'm feeling overwhelmed and desperately need to get away from everything
Choose who you want to be
Take a moment to consider the kind of person you want to become
Decide between friend or enemy
Determine whether the people in your life are truly friends or if they're actually enemies
Contributed by Nathaniel W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.