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"Biting Down" seems to be about the feeling of release that comes from biting down hard, both physically and emotionally. The lyrics suggest that the act of biting down is a way to find relief or escape from overwhelming feelings. In the first verse, Lorde references a hit, possibly referring to drugs, and suggests that biting down can replace that feeling. She also describes feeling overwhelmed and using the act of biting down as a way to calm herself.