biting my tongue Lyrics – kenzie

[Verse 1: Kenzie]
This verse highlights Kenzie's feelings of being overwhelmed by the need to make others happy at the expense of her own well-being. The metaphor of being "held together by a thread" conveys a sense of fragility and the internal conflict of prioritizing others over herself. The reference to always aiming to "bleed" suggests a self-destructive pattern of behavior driven by a desire for approval, while the admission of never asking for what she needs underscores her tendency to put herself last.

[Pre-Chorus: Kenzie]
The pre-chorus reveals the emotional and physical strain of trying to meet others' expectations. Kenzie describes emptying her mind and expending all her energy to impress others, to the point of physical discomfort. The imagery of bending backwards "’til my back hurts" conveys the extent of her efforts and the toll it takes on her, emphasizing the disconnect between her true self and the persona she feels compelled to maintain.

[Chorus: Kenzie]
The chorus captures the core sentiment of the song: the frustration and exhaustion of "biting my tongue" while feeling trapped in a cycle of pretending and dealing with superficial relationships. The repetition of "tired of it all" reinforces her weariness and disillusionment with the effort it takes to maintain these relationships, contrasted with the realization that they are ultimately unfulfilling.

[Verse 2: Kenzie]
In this verse, Kenzie reflects on the consequences of her tendency to prioritize others and maintain one-sided relationships. The metaphor of lying in the bed she's made suggests accepting the consequences of her choices. The mention of "one-sided friendship" and carrying the weight alone further emphasizes her struggle with unreciprocated efforts and the emotional burden she endures.

[Pre-Chorus: Kenzie]
This repetition of the pre-chorus continues to highlight the physical and emotional exhaustion Kenzie experiences. It reinforces the theme of sacrificing her own needs and the resulting discomfort, underlining her ongoing struggle with balancing her desires and the expectations imposed by others.

[Chorus: Kenzie]
The chorus is repeated to drive home the frustration of "biting my tongue" and dealing with "fake friends." It serves as a cathartic expression of her weariness and dissatisfaction with the superficiality of her relationships, emphasizing the internal conflict between her true feelings and the facade she maintains.

[Outro: Kenzie]
The outro emphasizes the finality of Kenzie's emotional struggle. The act of "biting my tongue" and "swallowing the words" symbolizes her continued suppression of true feelings despite the pain it causes. The use of "holding my breath" suggests a sense of enduring discomfort and the difficulty of voicing her true thoughts, reinforcing the song's themes of frustration and emotional restraint.