Lyric discussion by Whipp 

Cover art for Like Knives lyrics by City and Colour

They had a serious fight; she cheated on him and is telling him about it: "Your words are like knives They peel my skin and pierce my soul"

But they have make-up and have sex:

"Your body will burn tonight"

Although he still knows that she still wants the other guy:

"but your heart will remain cold"

He thought that his love was enough to keep her and so he blames himself. All he has left are memories and he writes songs about her:

"paper and pen to remember you with"

The last line is very poignant because he asks if she will reliniquish her other relationship for him, in the hopes that he can have her.