Not Me
Breaking Norms: A Journey of Self-Discovery in 'Not Me'
Lyrics
Break bread this time it might be the last we go back and forth
Expressing the urgency of sharing and connecting, as it might be the last opportunity, but there's hesitation or reluctance.
It's dead inside so why would I try to disrupt the norm
Highlighting a sense of emotional emptiness and questioning the motivation to disrupt the established norm.
I'm lost in my head now, can't get out of bed now
Feeling mentally overwhelmed and trapped, struggling to find the motivation to get out of bed.
Why do I have to become what everyone is looking for
Reflecting on the pressure to conform and questioning the necessity of changing oneself to meet others' expectations.
Life plans through an I.V
Metaphorically describing life plans as if administered through an intravenous (I.V.) drip, possibly indicating a sense of dependency.
No you're not planting trees
Denying the positive impact or growth, likening it to not planting trees—suggesting stagnation or lack of progress.
Bane of all I can see
Referring to challenges and difficulties as the bane of one's vision or understanding.
Succumb no I won't be
Asserting the refusal to surrender or yield to challenges.
A cut lip I can't let the word slip
Expressing difficulty in keeping a secret or maintaining silence, possibly related to personal struggles.
The scarecrow for my major pain since
Describing someone as a symbolic scarecrow, possibly representing a protector or guardian against significant pain or hardship.
A fresh sip of something I can't skip
Desiring a fresh experience or perspective that cannot be overlooked or dismissed.
I'll paint it to show you I mean it
Committing to illustrating sincerity or commitment through artistic expression, possibly painting.
Two faces, new stages
Acknowledging the existence of two different aspects or personas, possibly in the context of personal identity.
Has it been so many ages
Reflecting on the passage of time, wondering if it has been a long period since a significant change or event.
In stasis, embrace it
Accepting and embracing a state of inactivity or lack of progress.
Maybe we start to face it
Suggesting a willingness to confront and deal with a situation or problem.
Break bread this time it might be the last we go back and forth
Repetition of the urgency to share and connect, emphasizing the uncertainty of future opportunities.
It's dead inside so why would I try to disrupt the norm
Reiteration of emotional emptiness and questioning the need to disrupt established norms.
I'm lost in my head now, can't get out of bed now
Repetition of feeling mentally overwhelmed and struggling to find motivation.
Why do I have to become what everyone is looking for
Reiteration of the pressure to conform and questioning the necessity of changing oneself.
Break bread this time it might be the last we go back and forth
Repetition for emphasis on the urgency to share and connect, suggesting a sense of urgency or importance.
It's dead inside so why would I try to disrupt the norm
Reiteration of emotional emptiness and questioning the motivation to disrupt established norms.
I'm lost in my head now, can't get out of bed now
Repetition of feeling mentally overwhelmed and struggling to find motivation.
Why do I have to become what everyone is looking for
Reiteration of the pressure to conform and questioning the necessity of changing oneself.
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