Paper Towels Lyrics – Blacklite District

Paper Towels Lyrics Meaning

[Verse 1: Kyle Pfeiffer]
This verse talks about how hard it is to stay clean when you’re addicted. The singer is struggling with drügs and feels like life is a constant battle. He pushes himself too hard, burning out from always going full speed, and even harms himself in the process. He’s aware of the danger and tries to keep control, counting days and hours to stay clean. At the same time, he can’t help imagining the worst outcomes in his mind. It’s a mix of frustration, self-awareness, and desperation, showing how exhausting and risky trying to stay on the right path can feel when addiction keeps pulling you back. He feels trapped in a cycle of highs and crashes, unsure of how long he can maintain control.

[Pre-Chorus: Kyle Pfeiffer]
Here, he expresses feeling treated differently by someone he cares about. The relationship is unstable, going up and down emotionally. Things that used to matter to him are now thrown away, leaving him confused and hurt. The back-and-forth makes him feel unsteady and uncertain about where he stands with this person.

[Chorus: Kyle Pfeiffer]
The chorus shows the pain of being rejected and replaced. He feels discarded like something disposable, like paper towels. She’s left without explanation, and he realizes he doesn’t want her anymore because she’s toxic. The paper towels symbolize the mess left behind after a breakup, and she might have to deal with the consequences herself. It’s about the heartbreak, the sense of being unwanted, and the lingering aftermath of someone walking away.

[Verse 2: Kyle Pfeiffer]
In this verse, the focus is on staying strong despite frustration and setbacks. The singer keeps pushing forward even when life is overwhelming, refusing to be held back by obstacles. He acknowledges mistakes and misunderstandings, like wrong assumptions or being set up, but sees them as lessons. He understands that choices have consequences, and you have to face where you end up. Even with challenges, he’s determined to climb back up, take steps forward, and improve himself. It’s about resilience, learning from setbacks, and refusing to give up despite feeling fed up with life.

[Pre-Chorus: Kyle Pfeiffer]
Again, he reflects on instability in the relationship. The other person treats him inconsistently, making him feel insecure. Things that mattered are discarded, leaving emotional chaos. This cycle of ups and downs repeats, emphasizing frustration and disappointment in how he’s being treated.

[Chorus: Kyle Pfeiffer]
The chorus repeats the feeling of being rejected and left behind. He feels like he’s being tossed aside, unwanted and outdated. The breakup is final, and he recognizes she’s bad for him. The paper towels symbolize the mess of emotions left behind, which she might have to handle herself. It captures heartbreak, moving on, and realizing he’s better off without her.

[Outro: Kyle Pfeiffer]
The outro repeats the themes of rejection and heartbreak. He’s left feeling unwanted and thrown away like paper towels, symbolizing how disposable he feels in the relationship. She walks away without concern, and he decides he doesn’t want her either because she’s harmful. The paper towels also hint at cleaning up the mess left behind, showing that breakups leave emotional residue. It emphasizes the lingering pain, the sense of being tossed aside, and the realization that moving on is necessary for his own well-being.