Gun

Several of the songs on "The Bones of What You Believe" reference relationships (or their complications), and I think "Gun" is one of them. The protagonist/singer has been left by someone with whom her relationship was so intense and powerful that she's on a path of pure destruction after its end - and the ex is the target. This isn't necessarily a physical act, however. The references to burning bridges and being entwined suggest that in its intensity (and the intensity of the breakup), the relationship cut off both people from others; now, alone together and mutually hurt and furious, the singer has no option but to turn her rage against her former lover.

This sounds like the song was written from the perspective of a woman scorned.

I am gonna break you down To tiny, tiny parts

I think revenge is contained within those words

Yes this is a song about a woman scorned, but I think there's a lot more to it than that. This isn't exactly the perfect break up song you blare in your car as you pass your ex's house. There's a subtle meaning that gives this song a much wider appeal.

"There's no other way we can run far"

There's a "we" there. Despite the knife in the back and burned bridges, there's still a way they "can run far" together. It implies that, while the relationship may have broken down, the fascination continues. She's hunting the object of her affection, leaving out what she'll do when she catches up. What first sounds like tough talk starts to sound a lot more like infatuation.

"I will be a gun and it's you I'll come for"

Why isn't the lyric "it's you I'll aim for"? You aim a gun and fire, it's the bullet that does the traveling. I think that simple question creates a tension your brain wants to resolve. The obvious homophone of "coming" creates a sexual undertone, as if the betrayal of her lover has her caught in a compulsion/revulsion trap of wanting to be with someone who's no good for her.

This one lyric is the central theme of the song, after all, and she repeats, "and it's you I'll come for" repeatedly as if to underscore the point. Double entendre or no, when the line is taken out of context this way it sounds as if it would be right at home in a love song.

If you go back and read the lyrics and imagine it sung by an rock or industrial band, the double meaning would get lost. As it stands though, the lilting synthpop delivery is about the furthest you can get from vengeful or aggressive, with a bittersweet tone that owes a more to OMD or Pet Shop Boys than say Alanis Morissette or Depeche Mode.

These lyrics are so full of emotion and feeling. Definitely one of my favorite songs on the album. I agree, this is most likely about a relationship that ended, and the singer has so much pent up rage and frustration about it all, she is targeting her ex. Really great song to sing when you're feeling jilted...

I think the meaning is quite simple and self explanatory. The singer is seeking revenge against someone who hurt them, but it's probably in a more psychological way than a physical way. 'I will be a gun and it's you I'll come for'... that seems symbolic for becoming successful or powerful, building up your strength, ultimately to emotionally ruin the person who hurt you.

I agree with those you said the songs on this album are about relationships/break-ups.

The title of this song is Gun. TO me that says she wants revenge. But the gun doesn't have to be a physical weapon like in real life. The gun could be her metaphorically speaking about how she will get revenge.