"Like I didn't know it
Choking on the pulp of it
Semper fi
You kept me on your long line
Tugging in the whole time
Keep shining on"
I feel like the first verse is Justin or the character of the song explaining how a girl he used to be with is still leading him on, pulling him along by maintaining a level of attention and interest, while never embracing again the connection they once had. It sounds like for whatever reason (perhaps she still does long for the connection their relationship produced, or likes knowing she has the option of taking him back, all the while enjoying her own exploits and forays into other relationships, and flings).
This is just speculation, as I'm not so familiar with the term, but 'Semper Fi' appears to be shorthand for 'Semper Fidelis' which in latin means "Always loyal" or "Always faithful". It seems like the character mentions this in a kind of sarcastic way in the disarray he's feeling about the situation.
"And that silent head grip
Can't do it no more"
So, by her pulling him along, and him still being completely infatuated with her, the stress and weight on his mind of knowing she's showing this basic interest is taking its toll on his mind 'silent head grip', and is slowly driving him crazy.
"The honey bin
The bunny's in
Is telling you there's a countdown
Oh, damn your eyes"
This is still kind of vague to me, but I imagine it as the character expressing his strong desire to be with her again, by suddenly admiring the things that he finds beautiful about her.
Anyway, the song goes on to show that there was conflict between them and that they needed to take a break, but that there was always the chance of them getting back together; though there was a tall climb to overcome their differences.
The folly-ridden romeo verse sounds like he's expressing how helplessly and foolishly in love he still is with this woman. Which culminates beautifully in the passionate outburst of:
"I know that you love me
You are just lawless, son"
This suggests that her pulling him along while pursuing other relationships isn't so arbitrary after all, perhaps subconsciously she knows she's meant to be with him, and she's just finding poor excuses at the current moment not to embrace that reality. She actually loves him still too.
I then see the final verse as the character coming to terms with the situation, and empowering himself through an ultimatum. He screams that he will no longer be pulled along as a potential future love interest for convenience, he won't stand for that. She'll either have to realise she loves him still, or he will cut off the connection with her altogether.
I could probably analyse more specific details of the lyrics like the 'habitual falling' in the final verse, but it would take too long.
This is my general understanding of the song at the moment from listening and looking at the lyrics a few times. It's possible this song could be about anything because of the interesting lyrics used, but hopefully this makes a little sense to some!
Love this song.
"Like I didn't know it Choking on the pulp of it Semper fi You kept me on your long line Tugging in the whole time Keep shining on"
I feel like the first verse is Justin or the character of the song explaining how a girl he used to be with is still leading him on, pulling him along by maintaining a level of attention and interest, while never embracing again the connection they once had. It sounds like for whatever reason (perhaps she still does long for the connection their relationship produced, or likes knowing she has the option of taking him back, all the while enjoying her own exploits and forays into other relationships, and flings). This is just speculation, as I'm not so familiar with the term, but 'Semper Fi' appears to be shorthand for 'Semper Fidelis' which in latin means "Always loyal" or "Always faithful". It seems like the character mentions this in a kind of sarcastic way in the disarray he's feeling about the situation.
"And that silent head grip Can't do it no more"
So, by her pulling him along, and him still being completely infatuated with her, the stress and weight on his mind of knowing she's showing this basic interest is taking its toll on his mind 'silent head grip', and is slowly driving him crazy.
"The honey bin The bunny's in Is telling you there's a countdown Oh, damn your eyes"
This is still kind of vague to me, but I imagine it as the character expressing his strong desire to be with her again, by suddenly admiring the things that he finds beautiful about her.
Anyway, the song goes on to show that there was conflict between them and that they needed to take a break, but that there was always the chance of them getting back together; though there was a tall climb to overcome their differences.
The folly-ridden romeo verse sounds like he's expressing how helplessly and foolishly in love he still is with this woman. Which culminates beautifully in the passionate outburst of: "I know that you love me You are just lawless, son" This suggests that her pulling him along while pursuing other relationships isn't so arbitrary after all, perhaps subconsciously she knows she's meant to be with him, and she's just finding poor excuses at the current moment not to embrace that reality. She actually loves him still too.
I then see the final verse as the character coming to terms with the situation, and empowering himself through an ultimatum. He screams that he will no longer be pulled along as a potential future love interest for convenience, he won't stand for that. She'll either have to realise she loves him still, or he will cut off the connection with her altogether.
I could probably analyse more specific details of the lyrics like the 'habitual falling' in the final verse, but it would take too long.
This is my general understanding of the song at the moment from listening and looking at the lyrics a few times. It's possible this song could be about anything because of the interesting lyrics used, but hopefully this makes a little sense to some!