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I can't recall the hurting words that I once said So long ago, still indignation clouds your head And it's enough to know the pain of losing friends You perpetuate Certain sensless hate And I can picture you today As you say "I used to know that guy" And as you speak they watch your face split in two And when you see me It's always, hey Joe, how is it goin' bro? Where have you been man? We used to be such good friends Two-faced, you don't care You know what you can do with it I can't pretend And there you go again You ought to bury the hatchet And leave behind all of the lies and your disguise You know that I just want to bury the hatchet How much more will you permit? Think about it you'll admit You and I have got to bury the hatchet Am I really all that bad? Sometimes I second guess Often times I wonder why my head is such a mess Put yourself in my shoes and picture if you can All these insecuriries create that bitter sad man You see hurting Not me Not me I forgive, I forget I won't say the things I'll regret Not this time I will stop But just between you and me it's a loss I can't recall the hurting words that I once said So long ago, still indignation clouds your head 'Cause it's enough to know the pain of losing friends Fingers point at you Isn't that what a child would do? And as you speak they'd watch your face split in two And when you see me It's always, hey Joe, how is it goin' bro? Where have you been man? We used to be such good friends Two faced, you don't care You know what you can do with it Hypocrite Don't give me that shit
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Meaning of "Bury the Hatchet (demo)" by Lagwagon
The narrator grapples with a fractured friendship, where past grievances continue to fester in the other person's mind. The opening lines establish a clear disconnect: the narrator can't even recall the "hurting words" that caused the rift, yet the "indignation" remains strong. This sets up a dynamic where one party is stuck in the past, perpetuating "senseless hate," while the narrator feels the sting of losing a connection. The core tension lies in the narrator's desire to move past the conflict versus the other person's apparent inability or unwillingness to do so. The repeated, almost performative greeting "hey Joe, how is it goin' bro?" highlights the superficiality of the interaction, a stark contrast to the "good friends" they once were. This "two-faced" behavior fuels the narrator's frustration, leading to the repeated plea to "bury the hatchet." The lyrics cleverly use the image of a face "split in two" to represent the duality of the other person's demeanor – friendly on the surface but harboring resentment underneath. The narrator's own internal struggle is also evident, as they "second guess" their own past actions and wonder "why my head is such a mess." This self-reflection, however, is framed as a contrast to the other person's perceived stubbornness. Ultimately, the song's power comes from its raw portrayal of a one-sided attempt at reconciliation. The narrator's declaration, "I forgive, I forget I won't say the things I'll regret," positions them as the mature party willing to let go. Yet, the lingering "pain of losing friends" and the accusation of hypocrisy suggest that the peace is more of a "loss" than a true resolution, leaving the listener with a sense of unresolved melancholy.
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