When I listen to this song, I get the impression that they're talking about that overall, fake sympathy we all get when we're down.
"A fistful of lies,
Dressed up in disguise,
And make no mistake,
I know they’re all so fake, they’re all so fake
My self-righteous friend,
I just can’t pretend,
Your words are the truth,
Sincere only when they suit you"
It talks about how people will only help you out because it makes Them feel good about Themselves, which doesn't make you feel better. It makes you feel worse, it "breaks you down". They don't sincerely want to help or to make you feel better. It makes them feel like a good person to sympathize.
When I listen to this song, I get the impression that they're talking about that overall, fake sympathy we all get when we're down.
"A fistful of lies, Dressed up in disguise, And make no mistake, I know they’re all so fake, they’re all so fake My self-righteous friend, I just can’t pretend, Your words are the truth, Sincere only when they suit you"
It talks about how people will only help you out because it makes Them feel good about Themselves, which doesn't make you feel better. It makes you feel worse, it "breaks you down". They don't sincerely want to help or to make you feel better. It makes them feel like a good person to sympathize.