To me, this sounds like it's about fear of the finality of death.
I'm not your nervous feeling, each time we say good night - nervousness that it might be the last time
You picture buildings burning to the ground, from a basement in the streetlight - you're imagining worst case scenarios, that are irrational
The title of the song, Don't Move, could be part of this as well, asking her not to move at all, for fear the worst may happen to her. it could also, instead be alluding to the chorus, presumably the person she addresses saying all they know how to do is shake out of nervousness, and replying ti keep their body still.
The last verse is pretty self explanatory. you're ok, don't fret, you're still alive, celebrate the fact instead of dwelling on what could happen.
I agree with you. When I first heard this song, last year, I happened to be struggling with the resurgence of a severe anxiety disorder, mostly brought on by the fear of death and the unknown, and I found just about every line to be very relatable.
I agree with you. When I first heard this song, last year, I happened to be struggling with the resurgence of a severe anxiety disorder, mostly brought on by the fear of death and the unknown, and I found just about every line to be very relatable.
I agree with you as well, except for my interpretation on the chorus. I felt that the shaking was a way to stay awake or to remind her that she is alive, and he's telling her not to move so she will calm down.
I agree with you as well, except for my interpretation on the chorus. I felt that the shaking was a way to stay awake or to remind her that she is alive, and he's telling her not to move so she will calm down.
To me, this sounds like it's about fear of the finality of death. I'm not your nervous feeling, each time we say good night - nervousness that it might be the last time You picture buildings burning to the ground, from a basement in the streetlight - you're imagining worst case scenarios, that are irrational
The title of the song, Don't Move, could be part of this as well, asking her not to move at all, for fear the worst may happen to her. it could also, instead be alluding to the chorus, presumably the person she addresses saying all they know how to do is shake out of nervousness, and replying ti keep their body still.
The last verse is pretty self explanatory. you're ok, don't fret, you're still alive, celebrate the fact instead of dwelling on what could happen.
I agree with you. When I first heard this song, last year, I happened to be struggling with the resurgence of a severe anxiety disorder, mostly brought on by the fear of death and the unknown, and I found just about every line to be very relatable.
I agree with you. When I first heard this song, last year, I happened to be struggling with the resurgence of a severe anxiety disorder, mostly brought on by the fear of death and the unknown, and I found just about every line to be very relatable.
I agree with you as well, except for my interpretation on the chorus. I felt that the shaking was a way to stay awake or to remind her that she is alive, and he's telling her not to move so she will calm down.
I agree with you as well, except for my interpretation on the chorus. I felt that the shaking was a way to stay awake or to remind her that she is alive, and he's telling her not to move so she will calm down.