Monochrome Lyrics – Lovejoy (One Simple Trick)

Monochrome Lyrics Meaning

[Verse 1]
This part feels like looking back at a moment that still has an emotional grip. The singer wants the other person to repeat something from the past, even though it still stirs up strong feelings. They’re heading back to a familiar, gloomy routine, using coffee and bitter conversations as a way to cope, all while feeling spiritually lost or rebellious.

[Pre-Chorus]
Here, the singer wants to speak honestly but is afraid of doing so. They recognize a pattern in this relationship or situation, like dealing with someone dangerous or manipulative. The “thirty silver” part hints at betrayal, as if they’re praying for some kind of forgiveness or understanding. They hope the other person can see their real feelings hidden between the lines, just like they used to before things became complicated.

[Chorus]
This part shows a struggle with faith, hope, and making choices. They talk about superstitions and doubts, feeling like death or emptiness waits at the end. They’re desperate for a break or relief but keep making uncertain choices. They’ll turn to anything—faith, habits, or rituals—just to get by. The “art of dying twice” suggests feeling like they’re already losing themselves before the real end comes.

[Verse 2]
This shows how people pretend to be fine even when they’re not. The singer recognizes old patterns resurfacing when seeing someone familiar. They mention acting things out for attention or money, like putting on a performance, then giving it away as if trying to make up for the dishonesty or emptiness behind it all.

[Pre-Chorus]
This repeats the earlier inner conflict but with a heavier tone. The singer feels stuck in a place they’ve been before, like a bleak carnival. Holding their breath at the other person’s presence shows anxiety or tension. They wish they could be like rust or broken glass—something that at least changes or breaks—rather than staying trapped and stagnant in the middle.

[Chorus]
This version of the chorus carries the same themes but with a more resigned tone. The singer still talks about superstition, doubt, and darkness tied to death or loss. They’re tired of constant indecision and mental noise, almost begging for something to give them direction. They’re on their knees now, showing how desperate they’ve become to just survive or move forward.

[Outro]
This part feels like a plea for escape and connection. The repeated question about being taken along if the other person leaves shows deep fear of abandonment. It’s almost childlike in its repetition, like someone begging not to be left behind. The singer isn’t just asking for company; they’re asking for a way out of their current pain or emptiness. It captures desperation and vulnerability, as if leaving alone would be unbearable but leaving together could mean hope or safety.