Lyric discussion by Technocolours 

Cover art for Smother lyrics by Daughter

"I'm wasted, losing time I'm a foolish, fragile spine I want all that is not mine I want him but we're not right" -To me this is talking about "inner demons". In my case-Depression, anxiety, bipolar, anorexia. Also feelings of guilt, shame, regret, jealousy, lust, etc.

"In the darkness I will meet my creators And they will all agree, that I'm a suffocator" -To me this describes laying in bed at night wishing to die. You're depressed and are contemplating what happens after death, how you die, etc. You feel like a burden on everyone; you're suffocating yourself, and those around you.

"I should go now quietly For my bones have found a place To lie down and sleep Where all my layers can become reeds All my limbs can become trees All my children can become me What a mess I leave To follow" -I also feel this describes contemplating suicide. It seems almost peaceful, with mention of trees/children, and I would agree with the person wanting to be "useful". They don't want to hurt anyone around them anymore, but their feelings are such a mess.

"Suffocator Oh no I'm sorry if I smothered you I sometimes wish I'd stayed inside My mother Never' to come out" -They feel so sorry for all the trouble/harm/hurt they've caused. They sometimes wish they never existed, because then they wouldn't have been a burden.

My Interpretation