Come Down When You're Ready

Tender's song "Come Down When You're Ready" delves into the complexities and emotional turbulence of a transient, possibly toxic relationship. The lyrics paint a picture of two individuals who are deeply entangled in a cycle of avoidance and superficial connection. The opening lines, "Come down when you're ready, When you're able to, We never talk about it," suggest a reluctance to confront underlying issues, leading to prolonged periods of silence and emotional distance. This sets the stage for a relationship where communication is sparse and avoidance is the norm.

The chorus, with lines like "One night, I'll be over when the morning comes, We fucked around we faked a real love," highlights the fleeting nature of their connection. The use of the phrase "faked a real love" indicates a recognition that their relationship lacks genuine depth and is more about physical or superficial interaction. The fear of facing reality is evident in the repeated hope that the Sun doesn't rise, symbolizing a desire to remain in the comfort of night, where the truth is obscured.

The song also touches on themes of regret and self-awareness. Phrases like "Hope I never wake from my best mistake" and "It's hard to hide the shame" reveal a sense of guilt and acknowledgment of the relationship's flaws. Despite this, there is a reluctance to let go, as the night represents a perfect dream, albeit a mistaken one. Tender's melancholic and introspective style, combined with the haunting melody, amplifies the emotional weight of the lyrics, making "Come Down When You're Ready" a poignant exploration of the struggles within a fleeting, imperfect love.