White Knuckles
White Knuckles

Tegan and Sara - White Knuckles Lyrics

In "White Knuckles," Tegan and Sara explore the turbulent dynamics of a close, intense relationship that is both binding and damaging. The imagery of white knuckles and broken mirrors symbolizes the strain and self-destructive nature of holding on too tightly… Read more

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White Knuckles Lyrics

My life tethered like
Like a twin or a son
Scared to be severed right
Right before we begun
Doubled like a couple, we stood
Stood out in the light, light
Crutching each other like
Knuckles turned white, white

I cried wolf
Howling at the moon
So left me dead
Break that mirror in two
I made us feel
Feel unlucky too
So left me dead
Break that mirror in two

Our love twisted up
Like a chick or an egg
We swear ankles that
That always were late
Excuses for the bruises we wear
Black and blue now, now
Breaking each other like
Knuckles in a fight, fight

I cried wolf
Howling at the moon
So left me dead
Break that mirror in two
I made us feel
Feel unlucky too
So left me dead
Break that mirror in two

Cry, cry wolf
I don't know what this howling will prove
Cry, cry wolf
I don't know what I'm gon, what I'm gonna lose
Cry, cry wolf
I don't know what this howling will prove
Cry, cry wolf
I don't know what I'm gon, what I'm gonna lose

I cried wolf
Howling at the moon
So left me dead
Break that mirror in two
I made us feel
Feel unlucky too
So left me dead
Break that mirror in two

Cry, cry wolf
I don't know what this howling will prove
Cry, cry wolf
I don't know what I'm gon, what I'm gonna lose
Cry, cry wolf
I don't know what this howling will prove
Cry, cry wolf
I don't know what I'm gon, what I'm gonna lose

Writer(s): SARA KEIRSTEN QUIN, TEGAN RAIN QUIN
Copyright(s): Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind

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What is the Meaning of White Knuckles?

In "White Knuckles," Tegan and Sara explore the turbulent dynamics of a close, intense relationship that is both binding and damaging. The imagery of white knuckles and broken mirrors symbolizes the strain and self-destructive nature of holding on too tightly to one another, leading to emotional bruises. The repeated cries of "wolf" suggest a pattern of false alarms or exaggerated threats within the relationship, which ultimately undermines trust and stability. This song poignantly captures the painful realization that love can sometimes lead to one's own undoing. #RelationshipStruggles #EmotionalTurmoil

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