Released: 2024
Features: Bring Me The Horizon, AURORA
“liMOusIne (feat. AURORA)” by Bring Me the Horizon dives deep into themes of self-deprecation, longing, and the toxic cycles that trap us. Lyrics lay bare the turmoil of seeking validation from someone who drags you down, metaphorically “getting me low like a basement.” It’s a volatile dance of feeling unworthy yet hopelessly attached to a person, symbolized by the continuous cycle of being dragged down, seeking their approval, and the desperation to break free, yet feeling stuck “In the limousine.”
The opening “Drag me down some more” sets a tone of masochistic yearning, suggesting a willingness to endure pain for the sake of connection. This is amplified by “Get me low like a basement”, which paints a picture of being brought down to the lowest emotional state. The line “I hope that you wrote all your songs for me” reveals a deep desire for significance and recognition in the other’s life, hinting at the complexity of their relationship.
The chorus introduces a shift, “Kiss the ground I walk / I’m a fool for you / In a rut, belted up / In the limousine”. Here, the imagery of kissing the ground speaks to a twisted form of worship, where the speaker acknowledges their foolishness for being ensnared by this toxic affection. The limousine, a symbol of luxury and excess, paradoxically represents the trap of their relationship – glamorous on the outside, but restrictive and damaging.
The song escalates into a plea for escape and confrontation with one’s demons, “So lock all the doors / ‘Cause I’m insecure / Let’s get out of here / What the fuck you waiting for?” This line is a cry for help, an acknowledgment of insecurity, and a desperate need to break free from the cycle. The repetition of “Does it make you sick?” serves as a haunting reflection on the self-destructive nature of their entanglement, questioning the emotional and physical toll it takes.
In essence, “liMOusIne” isn’t just about a toxic relationship; it’s a raw examination of self-worth, the craving for validation, and the hard truth that sometimes, no matter how much you yearn for someone to lift you up, you end up feeling “low like a basement.” Through their collaboration, Bring Me the Horizon and AURORA encapsulate the agony and the ecstasy of being hopelessly but destructively in love, making it a powerful anthem for the brokenhearted.
