Tongues & Teeth

"I've grown a mouth so sharp and cruel"

This line introduces the narrator's self-perception as dangerous, setting the tone for the conflicted nature of their love.

"I will only break your pretty things"

Here, the narrator acknowledges their destructive tendencies, implying that their affection inevitably leads to harm.

"I am not a vessel for your good intent"

This line emphasizes the narrator's belief that they cannot fulfill their partner's hopes, revealing deep-seated insecurities.

"Desperation will erase the fact"

This suggests a recognition that emotional turmoil can cloud judgment, hinting at the futility of their relationship.

"I'm keeping all Of the answers in my cigarette box"

This metaphor implies that the narrator holds onto painful truths, suggesting a reluctance to confront their reality.

"Oh, I will ruin you"

A stark admission of the narrator's awareness of their harmful impact, this line encapsulates the song's central tension.

"I love you like the ashes in my cigarette box"

This comparison portrays love as something burnt out and discarded, reflecting a deep sense of loss and resignation.

"If you're fine with that You can be mine"

This conditional statement underscores the narrator's self-awareness, framing love as a choice fraught with consequences.