"Bruises" centers around the idea of rejection and moving on from a toxic relationship. In the beginning of the song, the repetition of the phrase "just right" seems to be expressing a desire for perfection in a relationship, but quickly shifts as the lyrics convey how the narrator feels trapped in the relationship. The line, "Push me when I'm down, I'm leaving but you hound me" conveys how the protagonist feels stuck in the relationship despite wanting to leave.

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