Suspicion

LP's song 'Suspicion' delves into the complex and often destructive nature of doubt within a relationship. The lyrics immediately set a tone of urgency and clarity, as the narrator implores their partner to be straightforward. Despite the partner's seemingly perfect demeanor, the narrator admits to fabricating fears, highlighting how suspicion can distort reality and create unnecessary tension. This internal conflict is further emphasized by the lines, 'A lie is just a lie / A cry is still a cry / The past becomes the crime / In my mind,' suggesting that past experiences and insecurities are clouding the narrator's judgment.

The chorus, with its repetitive plea of 'Suspicion / How you’ve changed my heart / Unchain my heart,' underscores the emotional toll that doubt takes. Suspicion is personified as a force that has altered the narrator's feelings, trapping their heart in a cycle of mistrust. The use of the word 'unchain' evokes a sense of imprisonment, indicating that the narrator feels confined by their own doubts and is yearning for liberation.

LP also uses vivid metaphors to illustrate the irrationality of suspicion. The line 'Crippled cruel emotion / Enough to make an ocean turn to green' paints a picture of how overwhelming and consuming these feelings can be. The reference to Romeo taking poison and the existential question 'To be or not to be / To cheat or not to cheat' further highlight the dramatic and often tragic consequences of unchecked suspicion. The song concludes with the acknowledgment that no matter where one goes, all roads lead back to suspicion, making it clear that overcoming this emotion is a significant challenge.