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A speaker delivers a monologue about feeling trapped in a cycle of conflict and manipulation within a relationship. They acknowledge past failures, recognize the pull of escapism, but insist on breaking free and standing their ground this time.

A speaker delivers a monologue about feeling trapped in a cycle of conflict and manipulation within a relationship. They acknowledge past failures, recognize the pull of escapism, but insist on breaking free and standing their ground this time.
You've been up underneath my skin. No one's ever gonna win, so we might as well give in now. Still, the fight's always leave a thrill. I can imagine how I will feel going— I know the drill now. I've been getting high from this drug for longer than I know. Now it's time to go. I'm not letting you push me around, so I should have let you know a long time ago. I know what you're gonna say. I know what you'll do to me. I know I'm Not gonna stay. Try to get up, you're dragging me down. Better back off, I'll turn it around. All the ones before, all the ones before. All the ones before, oh, oh, oh. You know it, I'm standing my ground. Finally breathing on the rebound. All the ones before, all the ones before. All the ones before, oh.