Graveyard
zye Lyrics
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The thing you love the most is the detriment
Let that sink in
You can think again
When the hand you wanna hold is a weapon and
You're nothin' but skin
Oh, 'cause I keep diggin' myself down deeper
I keep running, I keep running, I keep running
They say I may be making a mistake
I woulda followed all the way, no matter how far
I know when you go down all your darkest roads
I woulda followed all the way to the graveyard
Oh, 'cause I keep diggin' myself down deeper
I won't stop 'til I get where you are
I keep running when both my feet hurt
I won't stop 'til I get where you are
Oh, when you go down all your darkest roads
I woulda followed all the way to the graveyard (No, oh)
You look at me (Look at me)
With eyes so dark, don't know how you even see
You push right through me (Push right through me)
It's gettin' real
You lock the door, you're drunk at the steering wheel
And I can't conceal
Oh, 'cause I've been diggin' myself down deeper
I won't stop 'til I get where you are
I keep running, I keep running, I keep running
They say I may be making a mistake
I woulda followed all the way, no matter how far
I know when you go down all your darkest roads
I woulda followed all the way to the graveyard
Oh, 'cause I keep diggin' myself down deeper
I won't stop 'til I get where you are
I keep running when both my feet hurt
I won't stop 'til I get where you are
Oh, when you go down all your darkest roads
I woulda followed all the way to the graveyard
Oh, it's funny how
The warning signs can feel like they're butterflies
Oh, 'cause I keep diggin' myself down deeper
I won't stop 'til I get where you are
I keep running when both my feet hurt
I won't stop 'til I get where you are
Oh, when you go down all your darkest roads
I woulda followed all the way to the graveyard
"Graveyard" by Halsey is a song about being in love with someone who is toxic for you. The singer is fully aware that their partner is dangerous and that their relationship is self-destructive, but they are so infatuated that they keep coming back for more, even if it means metaphorically digging their own grave. The lyrics "When the hand you wanna hold is a weapon and you're nothin' but skin" paints the perfect picture of how it feels to be trapped in a harmful relationship, where the person you love is causing you pain.
Despite being warned about the danger of this relationship, the singer passionately proclaims that they would follow their partner anywhere, even to their grave. This illustrates how addiction and infatuation can override reason and logic, making people tolerate and even seek out toxic relationships. The singer knows that they are hurting themselves by following their beloved to their darkest roads, but love is so powerful that it can overwhelm the rational mind.
Overall, the song is a poignant and heartbreaking depiction of how love can lead us astray, and how dangerous it can be when we blindly follow those we love.
Line by Line Meaning
It's crazy when
It's unbelievable when
The thing you love the most is the detriment
When the thing you love the most is causing you harm
Let that sink in
Take a moment to really comprehend what's happening
You can think again
Reflect on your thoughts and feelings
When the hand you wanna hold is a weapon and
When the person you want to be with is hurting you
You're nothin' but skin
You feel defenseless and vulnerable
Oh, 'cause I keep diggin' myself down deeper
I am making things worse for myself
I won't stop 'til I get where you are
I will keep going until I am with you
I keep running, I keep running, I keep running
I am continuously trying to reach my goal
They say I may be making a mistake
People are warning me that what I'm doing isn't right
I woulda followed all the way, no matter how far
I would follow you no matter the distance
I know when you go down all your darkest roads
I understand that you have been through tough times
Oh, 'cause I keep diggin' myself down deeper
I am aware that my actions are causing more harm than good
I keep running when both my feet hurt
I don't give up even when it's difficult
Oh, when you go down all your darkest roads
When you're at your lowest points
I woulda followed all the way to the graveyard
I would be there for you even in death
You look at me (Look at me)
You stare at me
With eyes so dark, don't know how you even see
Your eyes are so dark, it's hard to see what's going on inside of you
You push right through me (Push right through me)
You are putting up walls between us
It's gettin' real
Things are becoming serious
You lock the door, you're drunk at the steering wheel
You are in a dangerous state while driving
And I can't conceal
I can't hide my feelings anymore
Oh, it's funny how
It's ironic how
The warning signs can feel like they're butterflies
The signs that something is wrong can feel like a fluttery feeling
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