In Ruins, the singer paints a story of an abusive relationship. The conflicting lyrics mirror the quick mood swings that the abuser goes through and takes out on the singer.
[Verse 1]
I don't like seeing you like this
I know you don't like it either
Not recognizing
The person in the mirror
One-track mind, one-track guy
I'm the only one, he says
I'm the best you'll ever get
[Chorus]
I'm gonna ruin your life
I'm gonna waste your time
No, I'll change, I'll behave
(You want me to say)
And you believe
(Someone)
He doesn't want me to leave
(To blame)
I'm the one he needs
I'm the one she saves
[Verse 2]
The ones you know betray
This trust we shared has gone away
I lick their wounds
But it's no, it's no, it's no use
[Chorus]
I'm gonna ruin your life
I'm gonna waste your time
No, I'll change, I'll behave
(You want me to say)
And you believe
(Someone)
She doesn't want me to leave
(To blame)
I'm the one she needs
I'm the one she saves
[Refrain]
(Woo, oh)
(Woo)
[Bridge]
I don't like seeing you like this
I know you don't like it either
Not recognizing
The person in the mirror
One-track mind, one-track guy
I'm the only one, he says
I'm the best you'll ever get
[Chorus]
I'm gonna ruin your life
I'm gonna waste your time
No, I'll change, I'll behave
(You want me to say)
And you believe
(Someone)
They don't want me to leave
(To blame)
I'm the one they need
I'm the one they save
[Outro]
(Woo, oh)
(Woo)
You'll get yours one day
Ruins was written by Narsai Malik & Vi Mayugba & Alexia Roditis.
Ruins was produced by Will Yip.
Destroy Boys released Ruins on Fri Oct 08 2021.