My interpretation is based on my own experience. The true meaning could be completely different...
As a person who has been struggling with depression, this song really, really stuck a chord with me from the first verse.
I've got nothing left
It's kind of wonderful
'Cause there's nothing they can take away… away
I lost everything, I couldn't regain my footing, any fear to initiate finding a way out or looking for help vanished. 'I've got nothing left to lose. It's great because I don't want to have to fight for anything anymore. I give up.'
The rest rung true as well... The way my family saw me spin and want a better life for me but I pushed 'em away by saying whatever I needed to to get tehm to leave me alone and eventually, it stopped. They're always there, but when you're unwilling to help yourself -- while it's unintentional, it's hard to communicate and I spent less time around them.
When I discovered there was more to lose, like treasured friendships... Who weren't going to put up with my behavior and threatened to walk away... I love my friends dearly but I didn't want to be honest with them and they were what I wasn't willing to lose. So I started talking about it and now I'm pulling myself out of it. I went from not caring whether or not I woke up some days to finding out what I really want out of life and pursuing it. When I listen to this song and reflect I'm blown away with emotion. It's a relief to listen to this song. If I had to choose how I feel now, this song pretty much captures it. It's a bittersweet, perfect world.
IF I could speak to these guys, I would have to hug them both for this song.
My interpretation is based on my own experience. The true meaning could be completely different...
As a person who has been struggling with depression, this song really, really stuck a chord with me from the first verse.
I've got nothing left It's kind of wonderful 'Cause there's nothing they can take away… away
I lost everything, I couldn't regain my footing, any fear to initiate finding a way out or looking for help vanished. 'I've got nothing left to lose. It's great because I don't want to have to fight for anything anymore. I give up.'
The rest rung true as well... The way my family saw me spin and want a better life for me but I pushed 'em away by saying whatever I needed to to get tehm to leave me alone and eventually, it stopped. They're always there, but when you're unwilling to help yourself -- while it's unintentional, it's hard to communicate and I spent less time around them.
When I discovered there was more to lose, like treasured friendships... Who weren't going to put up with my behavior and threatened to walk away... I love my friends dearly but I didn't want to be honest with them and they were what I wasn't willing to lose. So I started talking about it and now I'm pulling myself out of it. I went from not caring whether or not I woke up some days to finding out what I really want out of life and pursuing it. When I listen to this song and reflect I'm blown away with emotion. It's a relief to listen to this song. If I had to choose how I feel now, this song pretty much captures it. It's a bittersweet, perfect world.
IF I could speak to these guys, I would have to hug them both for this song.