Decide

Flaw's song 'Decide' delves into the emotional turmoil and frustration of feeling powerless and abandoned. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of a relationship where one party feels neglected and controlled by external forces. The opening lines, 'Doesn't it make you nervous, at least you could have tried,' suggest a sense of betrayal and disappointment. The speaker feels that their partner didn't make an effort to stand up for their shared needs, instead choosing to ignore the issues that plague their relationship. This neglect leads to a deeper connection with their own secret needs, which are left unaddressed and feed on their emotional state.

The chorus, 'You let them decide, the course of my life, and you just stood by, you threw me aside,' highlights the core of the speaker's anguish. They feel that their partner allowed others to dictate the direction of their life, leading to a sense of abandonment and betrayal. This sentiment is further emphasized in the lines, 'Isn't it overwhelming, living a lie inside, causing so many problems, hoping to just get by.' The speaker is overwhelmed by the facade they are forced to maintain, causing internal conflict and a desperate hope to simply survive the ordeal.

The song's bridge, 'Didn't mean to complicate tomorrow, didn't mean to make you feel that way,' reveals a sense of regret and a desire for reconciliation. However, the repeated line, 'Why did you push me far away,' underscores the speaker's confusion and hurt over their partner's actions. The final repetition of 'You'll never make that choice again, no not again, will you affect my life again,' signifies a resolve to reclaim their autonomy and prevent such a situation from happening in the future. 'Decide' is a powerful exploration of the struggle for control and the pain of feeling discarded by someone who was once close.