The second half, right?

We started a fire;
That was never supposed to burn out.
You started a band;
That was cool for a while but it turned pretty bland.

I started a fight;
With the neighbor next door
And his pesky wife.
You started a job;
That you hate when your sober
And hate even more when you're not

I know you hate me too,
Always say you do

And you moved to Japan;
Thought a clean bill of health and a camera
Could show you the plan.
I bought a bird that repeats what i say,
But I'm lonely is all that he's heard.

You found a guy,
That is clearly the opposite me
With a black motorbike
I dicked around,
But it's just like a movie that's picture
Is off with the sound

I know you hate me too
You always say you do

And you started to write
It was subtle at first
But the danger was clearly in sight

I don't reply
Due to a lack of an ego
And laziness cuts like a knife

You say that you're good
Had a baby with biker
And named him Forest Whitaker
I'm laying low
On the probable chance
You convince me to give him a home

I know you hate me too
You always say you do
And I know that you hate me too
Always say you do.


Lyrics submitted by BrandNewAVA, edited by ehghtwr, Mellow_Harsher, Weirdo921

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    My Interpretation

    Incredible song. I kind of like the concept of it, of a relationship where the two people obviously love each other very much, but they're also very impulsive and they don't think how their actions will affect one another. It leaves you with an interesting question, then: If two people love each other very deeply, is that enough for a relationship to strive?

    It seems like this song is saying no, it's not enough, and in fact it's quite detrimental.

    Still not sure about the Forest Whitaker reference, though.

    iaskyousmileon July 17, 2014   Link

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