No, no, no
I still see your shadows in my room
Can't take back the love that I gave you
It's to the point where I love and I hate you
And I cannot change you so I must replace you (oh)
Easier said than done
I thought you were the one
Listening to my heart instead of my head
You found another one, but
I am the better one
I won't let you forget me
Lyrics:
I still see your shadows in my room
Can't take back the love that I gave you
It's to the point where I love and I hate you
And I cannot change you so I must replace you (oh)
Easier said than done
I thought you were the one
Listening to my heart instead of my head
You found another one, but
I am the better one
I won't let you forget me
You left me falling and landing inside my grave
I know that you want me dead (cough)
I take prescriptions to make me feel a-okay
I know it's all in my head
I have these lucid dreams where I can't move a thing
Thinking of you in my bed
You were my everything
Thoughts of a wedding ring
Now I'm just better off dead (coughs)
I'll do it over again
I didn't want it to end
I watch it blow in the wind
I should've listened to my friends
Did this shit in the past
But I want it to last
You were made outta plastic (fake)
I was tangled up in your drastic ways
Who knew evil girls have the prettiest face
You gave me a heart that was full of mistakes
I gave you my heart and you made heart break
You made my heart break
You made my heart ache (I still see your shadows in my room)
You made my heart break
You made my heart ache (can't take back the love that I gave you)
You made my heart break (were made outta plastic fake)
You made my heart ache (I still see your shadows in my room)
You made my heart break again (I was tangled up your drastic ways)
(Who knew evil girls have the prettiest face?)
I still see your shadows in my room
Can't take back the love that I gave you
It's to the point where I love and I hate you
And I cannot change you so I must replace you (oh)
Easier said than done
I thought you were the one
Listening to my heart instead of my head
You found another one, but
I am the better one
I won't let you forget me
I still see your shadows in my room
Can't take back the love that I gave you
It's to the point where I love and I hate you
And I cannot change you so I must replace you (oh)
Easier said than done
I thought you were the one
Listening to my heart instead of my head
You found another one, but
I am the better one
I won't let you forget me
Did this shit in the past but I want it to last
You were made outta plastic (fake)
I was tangled up in your drastic ways
Who knew evil girls have the prettiest face?
Easier said than done
I thought you were
(Instead of my head, you found another)
I won't let you forget me
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Song Meaning:
Juice Wrld's "Lucid Dreams" is a deeply emotional song that primarily explores the pain and emotional trauma of a breakup and the lingering presence of a lost love.
Here's a breakdown of its meaning:
* Heartbreak and Loss: The core of the song revolves around the artist's struggle to cope with a relationship ending. He expresses feelings of being unable to move on, still seeing the "shadows" of his ex-partner, and the immense grief and despair caused by the split.
* "Lucid Dreams" as a Metaphor for Persistent Pain: The title itself is a key metaphor. While "lucid dreams" typically refer to being aware you're dreaming and able to control it, Juice Wrld uses it to describe a state where he's haunted by the memories of his ex, unable to escape them even in his sleep. The dreams are vivid and feel real, to the point where he experiences a form of "sleep paralysis" – being unable to move or escape the mental anguish.
* Emotional Turmoil and Self-Destruction: The lyrics convey a sense of internal conflict, with lines like "I love and I hate you." He also touches on using substances ("take prescriptions to make me feel a-okay") as a way to numb the pain, highlighting the destructive coping mechanisms that often accompany heartbreak.
* Regret and Reflection: There are hints of regret for not listening to friends' advice about the relationship, and a desperate desire for things to have been different. He expresses how deeply he invested in the relationship, even having thoughts of marriage.
* Vulnerability and Therapy: Juice Wrld himself stated that the song was a "therapy session" for him during a difficult period in his own relationship. This indicates that the song is a raw and honest expression of his personal struggles, making it relatable to many who have experienced similar emotional pain.
In essence, "Lucid Dreams" is a raw and vulnerable portrayal of the aftermath of a devastating breakup, where the lines between reality and dreams blur due to the overwhelming emotional impact of a lost love.
