Discover the story of the song > Screwy People – Alex G

The lyrics talk about someone who feels broken and hurt by previous experiences with other people. They don't want to be in a romantic relationship with someone because they are afraid of getting hurt again. The person they are addressing in the song may not understand why the protagonist feels this way. The protagonist reassures them that they won't hurt them like others have in the past. They mention that all the other people in their life who have hurt them were just like the person they are addressing. Overall, the song is about the protagonist's fear of getting hurt and their desire to protect themselves from further pain. They want their partner to understand this and not repeat the same mistakes.