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Waiting for
My words to catch like I'm trying
To strike a match that's soaking wet
See through skull
See through skin
Leave all the lights on
Can't see out, but they see in
Stare down my nose, watching
The color drain from my eyes
Cold cereal and TV
Before I go to sleep
Breathing out, hoping to breathe in
I know nothing's wrong, but I'm not convinced
No, I know, I know, I've already told, myself
Maybe I'll believe it from somebody else
No, I know, I know, I've already told, myself
Maybe I'll believe it from somebody else
Breathing out
Hoping to breathe in
I know nothing's wrong, but I'm not convinced
I can let it happen, just let it happen
Just don't think so much, don't think so much
My words to catch like I'm trying
To strike a match that's soaking wet
See through skull
See through skin
Leave all the lights on
Can't see out, but they see in
The color drain from my eyes
Cold cereal and TV
Before I go to sleep
I know nothing's wrong, but I'm not convinced
Maybe I'll believe it from somebody else
No, I know, I know, I've already told, myself
Maybe I'll believe it from somebody else
Hoping to breathe in
I know nothing's wrong, but I'm not convinced
I can let it happen, just let it happen
Just don't think so much, don't think so much
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Sounds to me like a mental health issue being described in the lyrics. Irrational thoughts have taken over and for whatever reason are impossible for this person to ignore. Could be paranoia, anxiety, obsessive compulsive thoughts..."I can let it happen... Just don't think so much, don't think so much"
I would have to agree with you on that conclusion. I started to get that idea too when I heard
I would have to agree with you on that conclusion. I started to get that idea too when I heard
"Leave all the lights on Can't see out But they see in"
"Leave all the lights on Can't see out But they see in"
As if he is awake and conscious but lacks clarity in his view on the world. A void of lucidity if you will.
As if he is awake and conscious but lacks clarity in his view on the world. A void of lucidity if you will.
This song is sooo gooooood! It most definitely is about mental health issues. This is apparent especially in these lyrics,
"Breathing out Hoping to breathe in I know nothing's wrong but I'm not convinced"
It's almost like he can't convince anyone he needs help, ya know?
"Waiting for my words to catch like I'm trying to strike a match that's soaking wet."
Sounds like no one believes him and it just makes him feel crazier. Maybe I'm just over-identifying. Either way, it's a brilliant song. Aside from the lyrics, the music is just amazing. Mesmerizing, almost.
I love their music!