I think much like another song “Anti-Matter” (that's also on the same album as this song), this one is also is inspired by a horrifying van crash the band experienced on Nov 3, 2022. This, much like the other track, sounds like it's an extension what they shared while huddled in the wreckage, as they helped frontman Garrett Russell stem the bleeding from his head wound while he was under the temporary effects of a concussion. The track speaks of where the mind goes at the most desperate & desolate of times, when it just about slips away to all but disconnect itself, and the aftermath.
I thought I would hate you, but I can't
I wish I could leave you, but I stay
I say I could walk a thousand miles just to get away
Coming back again
'Cause I'm in love with a cruel man
He doesn't care about my pain
Only brings it
He's got the keys to every door in my soul
That's why I'm here when he's gone
Waiting
I've faded to nothing, my colors washed away
It can't get any worse means I'm gonna be okay
And you won't read any word of this story
Looking at my face
'Cause I'm in love with a cruel man
He doesn't care about my pain
Only brings it
He's got the keys to every door in my soul
That's why I'm here when he's gone, gone
Can't explain why I need you
Lie to myself that I can reach you
Don't wanna believe all the stories
They're telling about you
I'm punished for nothing
'Cause I'm in love with a cruel man
He doesn't care about my pain
Only brings it
He's got the keys to every door in my soul
That's why I'm here when he's gone
That's why I'm here when he's gone
I wish I could leave you, but I stay
I say I could walk a thousand miles just to get away
Coming back again
'Cause I'm in love with a cruel man
He doesn't care about my pain
Only brings it
He's got the keys to every door in my soul
That's why I'm here when he's gone
Waiting
I've faded to nothing, my colors washed away
It can't get any worse means I'm gonna be okay
And you won't read any word of this story
Looking at my face
'Cause I'm in love with a cruel man
He doesn't care about my pain
Only brings it
He's got the keys to every door in my soul
That's why I'm here when he's gone, gone
Can't explain why I need you
Lie to myself that I can reach you
Don't wanna believe all the stories
They're telling about you
I'm punished for nothing
'Cause I'm in love with a cruel man
He doesn't care about my pain
Only brings it
He's got the keys to every door in my soul
That's why I'm here when he's gone
That's why I'm here when he's gone
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Long Time Comin' Lyrics as written by Randy Montana Tony Martin
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