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String By Lyrics

by Mack Geiger

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String By Lyrics

Laying awake in your bed Hiding myself from the things you did These past months I′ve tried To bury my head in the sand Last night I told you I'm out Though part of me wants you still around But not a toy on a string Just to drag around Cause when you call me up At 2 am Crying that you need me again Fluttering your eyes And pulling me in You sure know how to make me sin No, I won′t go And I won't fall for it this time So you're best to go Find someone else to string by Each night I wait for the ring Of my telephone laying next to me You lie and say you′ve changed But your voice still comforts me Lord send me away from this woman or planet I′d gladly aboard the next rocket If I'm honest ′Cause I can't escape the devil that′s whispering to me And won't let me leave Cause when you call me up At 2 am Crying that you need me again Fluttering your eyes And pulling me in You sure know how to make me sin No, I won′t go And I won't fall for it this time So you're best to go Find someone else to string by So you′re best to go Find someone else to string by

Meaning of String By

“String By” is a raw and desperate plea for escape from a toxic, manipulative relationship. The lyrics depict a woman trapped in a cycle of emotional dependence, repeatedly drawn back into the orbit of a partner who thrives on her vulnerability and neediness. She’s likened to a toy “on a string,” constantly pulled in by his cries for help at 2 am, a tactic designed to elicit her forgiveness and return. Despite recognizing the deceit and wanting to break free, she finds herself unable to resist the comfort of his voice and the familiar pull of the situation – a “devil” whispering temptations. Mack Geiger’s message is one of profound isolation and the agonizing struggle to detach from a destructive dynamic, ultimately urging this woman to sever ties completely and seek liberation, symbolized by a desperate desire to flee to another planet or even board a rocket, illustrating the overwhelming need for escape.

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