Be Nice To Me

The song dives into the complexities of relationships, especially when one person feels overwhelmed and out of sync with the other. It deals with feelings of inadequacy and the fear of losing someone important. There’s a sense of longing for connection, but also frustration as things shift and change. The lyrics play with the idea of trying to hold on to what’s left while recognizing that things might not go back to how they were.

Verse 1

I got boulders on my shoulders
Collar bones begin to crack
There is very little left of me and it's never coming back
There are certain things you ask of me
And there are certain things I'll lack

This verse sets a heavy tone right from the start. The "boulders on my shoulders" suggest a lot of pressure and emotional weight. The imagery of cracking collar bones shows how this pressure is taking a toll. The lines about lacking certain things hint at the artist's feelings of inadequacy, like they can't meet the expectations of their partner. It’s clear there’s a struggle here, making the listener feel the weight of these emotions.

Chorus

What's it matter anymore?
If you believe the lies I tell
There's no meaning to the words
But we still sing these songs well
If we all left it alone
I'm sure it'll work itself out fine
We keep playing with the numbers
We are running out of time

In the chorus, the singer questions the value of honesty in their relationship. It feels like there's a disconnect, as if they’re playing a role instead of being genuine. The mention of "running out of time" adds urgency, suggesting that they feel the relationship could be slipping away. Singing songs together symbolizes moments of connection, but there's an underlying sense that these moments might be fleeting or superficial.

Verse 2

But you're a killer and I'm your best friend
Think it's unfair, your situation
You say I'm changing
Sorry I didn't know I had to stay the same
Can we talk about this later?
Your voice is driving me, driving me insane

Here, the dynamic shifts. The "killer" and "best friend" imagery suggests a complicated relationship where one person feels hurt or threatened by the other. The frustration about needing to stay the same shows the struggle of maintaining one’s identity while the other person changes. It’s relatable, as many people feel pressure to conform in relationships. The plea to talk later shows a desire to avoid conflict but also hints at the overwhelming nature of their interactions.

Chorus

I try to write you poems, but the words they don't make sense
The hand tries to grip the pencil, but the fingers are too tense
I try to show emotion, but my eyes won't seem to wet
I'd love to tell you stories, but I can't remember how they went

This chorus reveals the singer’s struggle with communication. They want to express their feelings but find it difficult to do so. The tension in their hands and the inability to cry indicate a deep emotional blockage. It’s a raw admission of feeling lost and unable to connect verbally, which many people can relate to when faced with intense emotions.

Bridge

You're a flashlight in a dark room or the loneliest black out
You were all we had left after it all was filtered out
I'm turning you on in a dark room right before we both pass out
I'll turn you on when I need you, but the batteries ran out
They ran out

The bridge uses strong imagery to convey how the person feels both essential and elusive. The flashlight metaphor suggests that this person brings light during tough times, but the "loneliest blackout" implies moments of despair and isolation. The line about batteries running out signals a sense of exhaustion, as if the emotional energy to keep things going is fading. It reflects the struggle to keep the connection alive when both parties are feeling drained.

Chorus

*You're a werewolf and I'm a full moon / And all your very worst enemies will be gone soon / I think you're changing / Don't