Dead Horse
Dead Horse

Hayley Williams - Dead Horse Lyrics

This track is a raw and honest reflection on a toxic relationship that the artist finds herself unable to let go of. The metaphor of "beating a dead horse" signifies her continuous efforts in a relationship that was already over, causing her more pain and… Read more

Apr 21, 2020
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Dead Horse Lyrics

"Alright, it took me three days
To send you this but, sorry
I was in a depression
But I'm trying to come out of it now"

Every morning I wake up
From a dream of you
Holding me
Underwater
Is that a dream or a memory?

Held my breath for a decade
Dyed my hair blue
To match my lips
Cool of me to try
Pretty cool I'm still alive

I beat it like a dead horse
I beat it like a drum
Oh, I stayed with you too long
Skipping like a record
I sang along
To a silly little song

I said I beat it like a dead horse
I beat it like a drum
Oh, I stayed with you too long
Skipping like a record
I sang along
A shitty never ending song

Sometimes it's good to be
The bigger person
But I'm so small I can't compare
And after all, it's only fair
Yeah

I got what I deserved
I was the other woman first
Other others on the line
But I kept trying to make it work

I beat it like a dead horse
I beat it like a drum
Oh, I stayed with you too long
Skipping like a record
I sang along
To a silly little song

I said I beat it like a dead horse
I beat it like a drum
Oh, I stayed with you too long
Skipping like a record
I sang along
To your shitty little song

(Ya, ya, ya, ya, ya, ya, ya, ya)
(Ya, ya, ya, ya, ya, ya, ya)
(Ya, ya, ya, ya, ya, ya, ya)
(Ya, ya, ya, ya, ya, ya, ya)

When I said goodbye, I hope you cried
When I said goodbye, I hope you cried
When I said goodbye, I hope you cried
When I said goodbye, I hope you cried

I beat it like a dead horse
I beat it like a drum
Oh, I stayed with you too long
Skipping like a record
I sang along
To a silly little song

I said I beat it like a dead horse
I beat it like a drum
Oh, I stayed with you too long
Skipping like a record
I sang along
And now you get another song

(Ya, ya, ya, ya, ya, ya, ya, ya)
(ya, ya, ya, ya, ya, ya, ya)
(Ya, ya, ya, ya, ya, ya, ya)
(ya, ya, ya, ya, ya, ya, ya)
And now you get another song
(Ya, ya, ya, ya, ya, ya, ya, ya)
(Ya, ya, ya, ya, ya, ya, ya)
(Ya, ya, ya, ya, ya, ya, ya)
(Ya, ya, ya, ya, ya, ya, ya)
And now you get another song

Writer(s): Daniel James, Hayley Nichole Williams
Copyright(s): Lyrics © Songtrust Ave, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind

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What is the Meaning of Dead Horse?

This track is a raw and honest reflection on a toxic relationship that the artist finds herself unable to let go of. The metaphor of "beating a dead horse" signifies her continuous efforts in a relationship that was already over, causing her more pain and suffering. The lyrics also touch upon her struggle with depression, indicating how it affected her ability to make decisions. She finally acknowledges being 'the other woman,' showing acceptance of her mistakes, which is the first step towards healing. 🙌🎶 This song is about personal growth, self-realization, and the courage to move on from past mistakes. #MovingOn #SelfRealization

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