I Told Her by D-Shot (2024)

I Told Her

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I need to be afraid, said the kindweak man
As he lay cuddled up in his bed with those whispers around his head
Yeah, he'd come to nothing in a way - in a way that left him
With nothing to say but: o.k.! Yeah, his eyes only worked one way
There's no such thing as paranoia, it's always twice as bad as you fear
And the thing that destroys you, is that you had the answers right here
There's no such thing as paranoia, it's always twice as bad as you fear
I told you I told you I hate to say I told you so..

Old scars, but the cuts were new, said the girl, who loved many
But trusted a few, yeah, it's true - 'coz she feared anyone new
She lend out her feelings of pure affection, he kept the collection
And the missing piece of her heart - Yeah, her eyes only looked that far
There's no such thing as paranoia, it's always twice as bad as you fear
And the thing that destroys you, is that you had the answers right here
There's no such thing as paranoia, it's always twice as bad as you fear
I told you I told you I hate to say I told you so..

There's murder going on inside...
Yeah, 'coz you only see so much through the human eye
There's no such thing as paranoia, it's always twice as bad as you fear
And the thing that destroys you, is that you had the answers right here

There's no such thing as paranoia, it's always twice as bad as you fear
I told you I told you I hate to say I told you so..

The lyrics of D-Shot's song "I Told Her" depict a narrative of fear, betrayal, and regret experienced by two individuals, a man and a woman, as they navigate their respective struggles with trust and vulnerability. The lyrics open with a portrayal of the "kindweak man" who is paralyzed by fear, feeling inadequate and unable to express himself fully. He grapples with the concept of paranoia, highlighting how the fear of the unknown can overshadow his thoughts and leave him feeling incapacitated. Despite having the answers within reach, he is consumed by his own anxieties and ends up resigned to his circ*mstances, as indicated by the repeated assertion of "I told you I hate to say I told you so."

The second verse shifts the focus to the girl who sports "old scars" but is still dealing with fresh wounds inflicted by her experiences with love and trust. She struggles to open up to new people due to her fear of being hurt again, reflecting on how she has shared her emotions with someone who has taken advantage of her vulnerability. This emotional distance is further illustrated by the reference to her eyes only looking "that far," suggesting a limited capacity for trust. Like the man, she is haunted by the specter of paranoia, acknowledging that her fears often prove more potent than reality.

The chorus emphasizes the destructive nature of paranoia, emphasizing that the fears we harbor can often be more intense than the actual threats we face. The repetition of the assertion "I told you I hate to say I told you so" underscores a sense of foreboding and inevitability, as if warning of the consequences of succumbing to paranoia and mistrust. The reference to "murder going on inside" alludes to the turmoil and inner conflict that arise when one's fears and suspicions consume them, leading to a sense of internal chaos and confusion.

Overall, the lyrics of "I Told Her" by D-Shot paint a poignant picture of the ways in which fear and distrust can corrode relationships and inhibit personal growth. Through the experiences of the man and the woman, the song delves into themes of vulnerability, betrayal, and the consequences of succumbing to paranoia. The repeated refrain serves as a stark reminder of the cyclical nature of fear and regret, highlighting how our own apprehensions can often be our greatest adversaries.

I need to be afraid, said the kindweak man
The man felt the need to be fearful, despite his gentle nature

As he lay cuddled up in his bed with those whispers around his head
He was tormented by anxious thoughts while trying to rest

Yeah, he'd come to nothing in a way - in a way that left him
He felt like he had amounted to nothing, which weighed heavily on him

With nothing to say but: o.k.! Yeah, his eyes only worked one way
He could only see things in a negative light, leading to a sense of resignation

Old scars, but the cuts were new, said the girl, who loved many
Despite past wounds, the girl continued to open her heart to others

But trusted a few, yeah, it's true - 'coz she feared anyone new
She was cautious about letting new people into her life due to past betrayals

She lend out her feelings of pure affection, he kept the collection
Her love and trust were taken advantage of by someone who only wanted to possess her emotions

And the missing piece of her heart - Yeah, her eyes only looked that far
She felt incomplete and unable to see beyond her pain

There's murder going on inside...
She was experiencing emotional turmoil and inner conflict

Yeah, 'coz you only see so much through the human eye
Our perspective is limited by our physical senses, leading to misunderstandings and misjudgments

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