Shutter Island
Shutter Island

Jessie Reyez - Shutter Island Lyrics

In a whirlwind of raw emotions and brutal honesty, this lyrical masterpiece paints a vivid picture of a tumultuous relationship. The song is an intimate confession from the perspective of a woman who's exhausted from pleading for love in a toxic relationship.… Read more

R&B/Soul
Jan 23, 2017
12
Shutter Island Music Video

Shutter Island Lyrics

The goodbyes are getting old
Next time you can go ahead and go
I'm tired of begging you to love me

Goodness, gracious, you're amazing
According to you, I'm a lucky lady
So why'd you lie to me?
Why do I cry to sleep?

Goodness, gracious, I'm replaceable
You say that I'm too crazy
I guess you were right
I guess you were right

My straight jacket's custom-made though (with fucking diamonds)
My straight jacket's custom-made though (with fucking rubies)
I'm crazy just like Galileo
My straight jacket's custom-made though

You keep hitting, I've been bruised
Holy field I can't hear you
I'm tired of begging you to love me

You're expecting me to say
Loco, please, please stay
I'm tired of begging you to love me

Goodness, gracious, you're amazing
According to you, I'm a lucky lady
So why do I cry to sleep?
Why'd you lie to me?

Good, gracious, I'm replaceable
You say that I'm too crazy
I guess you were right
I guess you were right

My straight jacket's custom-made though (with fucking diamonds)
My straight jacket's custom-made though (with fucking rubies)
I'm crazy just like Galileo
My straight jacket's custom-made though

For a second I forgot I was a bad bitch
Begging you to stay became a habit
I'm tired of begging you to love me

I know I can be better, needed practice
I know I can be better, but the fact is
I'm tired of begging you to love me

Goodness gracious, let's just break up
I tried everything to save us
So why do I cry to sleep
Every time you try to leave?

Goodness, gracious, this relationship
Is full of so much hatred
I guess you were right
I guess you were right

Writer(s): Jessica Reyes, Timothy Murdock Suby
Copyright(s): Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind

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What is the Meaning of Shutter Island?

In a whirlwind of raw emotions and brutal honesty, this lyrical masterpiece paints a vivid picture of a tumultuous relationship. The song is an intimate confession from the perspective of a woman who's exhausted from pleading for love in a toxic relationship. The repeated pleas "I'm tired of begging you to love me" underscore her desperation and fatigue. The custom-made straight jacket symbolizes her feeling trapped, not just by her lover's perception that she's crazy but also by her own self-doubt and insecurities. However, amidst all the turmoil, there are glimmers of self-awareness and strength as she acknowledges her worth - "For a second I forgot I was a bad bitch". This song is ultimately about the painful journey towards self-discovery, acceptance and liberation from an emotionally abusive relationship.

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