Lyric discussion by Layne925 

Cover art for Litost lyrics by X Ambassadors

This person has been beaten down, broken by the person they love. They are grasping for a sign that the other person loves them too, but it's not there. They know that they shouldn't hold on but it's too hard to let go completely, so they continue to take the emotiIonal torment caused by loving someone who doesn't love them back. He knows he should walk away, he knows he is better than to take the abuse, but she is his worst addiction. This isn't the first time time he has hurt her ,because he doesn't trust that she will stay. And although he knows she it's destroying who he is, and his confidence, he will go back until he doesnt even know who he is anymore.

@Layne925 I completely agree. This song always reminds me of the time I was so in love and swoon by my feelings for this incredible person. Thank you for sharing your thoughts on this beautiful song.