I honestly believe that this song isn't about self harm per se, but uses the phrases 'bleed like me' and 'you should see my scars' metaphorically.
To me it is obvious that this song is more about understanding other people's pain and problems, and asking them to step into your shoes. "hey baby, can you bleed like me" is basically the question 'are you feeling pain like i am?' along with the suggestion that others should see that others are scarred by their own troubles too.
I can understand why this song looks like a teenage angst anthem, but there is something very mature about it, espacially the way it is portrayed. I don't think this song is a cliche at all. Neither do i think it's 'middle school-ish.'
This song is simply about expressing pain. Questioning how other people feel and for what reasons. Everyone is hurt by different situations and no one bleeds quite like yourself.
I honestly believe that this song isn't about self harm per se, but uses the phrases 'bleed like me' and 'you should see my scars' metaphorically. To me it is obvious that this song is more about understanding other people's pain and problems, and asking them to step into your shoes. "hey baby, can you bleed like me" is basically the question 'are you feeling pain like i am?' along with the suggestion that others should see that others are scarred by their own troubles too. I can understand why this song looks like a teenage angst anthem, but there is something very mature about it, espacially the way it is portrayed. I don't think this song is a cliche at all. Neither do i think it's 'middle school-ish.' This song is simply about expressing pain. Questioning how other people feel and for what reasons. Everyone is hurt by different situations and no one bleeds quite like yourself.