EDWARD SCISSORHANDS Lyrics – Nessa Barrett

EDWARD SCISSORHANDS Lyrics Meaning

[Verse 1]
The singer expresses concern for someone who is clearly struggling with deep sadness and emotional pain. She sees the person as being broken, marked by hurt from the past, and wonders what caused their pain, particularly at the age of seventeen. It’s a feeling of sympathy mixed with sadness for them.

[Pre-Chorus]
The person still wants to love the singer, but they both understand that getting too close could be damaging. They recognize that their love, while genuine, could cause harm and make the relationship impossible to continue.

[Chorus]
The chorus paints a vivid picture of the relationship’s destructive nature. Every touch from this person feels sharp and painful, like being cut by a blade. The singer doesn’t blame them; instead, she understands that this person’s pain, which they carry, is what causes them to hurt others. They’re not bad, just broken, much like Edward Scissorhands.

[Verse 2]
Here, the singer pleads for space, as the person’s emotional sharpness is overwhelming. She knows they desperately need love, but being too close would only cause more harm. She’s heartbroken because, although she wants to help, trying to fix them would only end up hurting her more.

[Pre-Chorus]
Once again, the person wants to love the singer, but they both know that doing so would only lead to pain and heartbreak. There’s a recognition that they cannot continue the relationship without causing harm to the other person.

[Chorus]
The chorus repeats the painful truth that any contact with this person causes emotional harm, like being cut by a sharp object. While the singer doesn’t blame them, she acknowledges that this is just who they are—deeply wounded, not evil, but too broken to love without causing harm.

[Bridge]
In this section, the repeated phrase “Hold me, you can’t” highlights the emotional distance between them. Despite the desire to be close, the reality is that they cannot hold each other without causing pain. It’s a resigned understanding that their relationship is toxic, no matter how much they might want to stay connected.

[Chorus]
The final chorus echoes the same emotional cycle, emphasizing that every interaction with the person leads to emotional pain. It shows the struggle of not being able to blame the person for their actions, as it’s rooted in their trauma and inner hurt. The singer understands their pain but knows the relationship cannot continue.