Rough Hands Lyrics

Lyric discussion by slive 

Cover art for Rough Hands lyrics by Alexisonfire

A boyfriend breaks up with his girlfriend...or two partners break up She wakes up from crying..asks did she survive and was she left behind? She's questioning why he would do this. He comes home..but just for one night..to receive his stuff and to give hers back.. Her eyes are sore..tired from fighting to get him back. He asks if they can live through this lie...being the break up..because he did it because he thought it would end anyway even though he was still in love with her. She constantly tells him to change..for his own well being..he tries but fails..only attempting. She changes and is willing to grow with him instead of living without him. She is willing to change everything and turn her world upside down to suit him. The chorus : This is him speaking...he's empty and feels like he's alone and can't relate to her anymore..relate to anyone. He says sorry and hopes she'll be ok. He reminisces about her and empties bottles while doing so...numbing the pain of losing her. He wanted her to be the "One" but knew it wouldn't happen...he saw that she could have been his forever. He's too empty inside to keep a relationship and realizes he couldn't be the man she deserves. Again the chorus... Rough days and a rough season... This song feels like its both of them thinking and speaking...

Pa-leeeeeeeea-se........