See Me Cry
Rising from the Ashes: Alyssa Jacey's Emotional Journey in 'See Me Cry'
Lyrics
Burned out, I'm like Tyson, man, I'm tapped out
Burned out, feeling exhausted and depleted, comparing oneself to Mike Tyson.
I warned you that I'd have to bow out, if nothing ever changed
Warning that a departure is imminent if things don't change.
I found, I'm so much brighter without you around
Realizing a brighter self without the presence of someone.
You'll forever be a storm cloud, I'll forever be the rays
Acknowledging the negative impact of the other person as a perpetual source of trouble.
All roads come from different locations
Expressing that different paths all lead to the same outcome.
All lead to the same destination
Continuing on similar paths but deciding to change the trajectory.
But this time, I'm burnin' the map, yeah, so sick of relivin' the past
Rejecting the past and expressing a desire to move forward.
All my girls have seen me cry, yeah, for the same reason every time, yeah
Referencing a pattern of vulnerability and tears shared with close friends.
Now I'm finally saying goodbye to what I used to think was right
Saying goodbye to previously held beliefs about what is right.
Cuz they don't wanna see me cry
Acknowledging that others prefer not to witness personal vulnerability.
They don't wanna see me, they don't wanna see me
Reiterating that people avoid witnessing emotional distress.
They don't wanna see me cry
Emphasizing the aversion to being seen crying.
Voices, inside my head, they used to warn me
Inner conflicts and warnings that were previously ignored.
Caution, beware or you might not see
Cautionary signals about potential dangers ahead.
The dead-end straight ahead
Highlighting an inevitable dead-end in the current path.
All roads come from different locations
Reiteration of different paths leading to the same end.
All lead to the same destination
Choosing self-love and bidding farewell to the past.
But this time, I'm lovin' myself, yeah, so bye-bye, I bid thee farewell
Ending the cycle of tears for the same reasons.
All my girls have seen me cry, yeah, for the same reason every time, yeah
Saying goodbye to previous beliefs about what is right.
Now I'm finally saying goodbye to what I used to think was right
Reiterating the reluctance to be seen crying by others.
Cuz they don't wanna see me cry
Emphasizing the aversion to being witnessed in a vulnerable state.
They don't wanna see me, they don't wanna see me
Reiterating the avoidance of displaying emotional distress.
They don't wanna see me cry
Emphasizing the discomfort of being seen crying.
(Huh... what...)
A moment of contemplation or reflection.
This time I'm burnin' the map, I ain't lookin' back
Rejecting the past and decisively moving forward.
Cuz everywhere I been was just whack, in fact
Expressing dissatisfaction with past experiences and decisions.
The last island I visited was 80 degrees
Describing a negative experience on an island with metaphorical storms.
Surface calm and clear, raging storm in the seas
Contrasting calm appearances with underlying turmoil.
That quickly turned on me, like a desert's mirage
Feeling deceived and trapped, drawing parallels to a story.
Felt like Aladdin, trapped, tricked, by evil Jaffar
Escaping a manipulative situation and setting a new direction.
So, I got out of it, jumped ship, set a new course
Breaking free from deception, alluding to a fictional character.
No longer manipulated by a devious force
Rejecting manipulation and seeking authenticity.
You gotta cut the chord, and mute the roar of the crowd
Advising to cut ties and silence external influences.
To make room for the new blue light to shine down
Creating space for positive influences to enter life.
Like a phoenix on the rise, gonna leave it all behind
Metaphorically rising above challenges like a phoenix.
You've seen me cry for the last time
Declaring an end to displaying vulnerability through tears.
Cuz all my girls are ride or die, yeah, they with me on the other side, yeah
Emphasizing the loyalty of close friends on the journey.
Now, I'm finally livin' my life, no longer gonna sacrifice
Living life authentically without sacrificing personal well-being.
Cuz they ain't gonna see me cry
Asserting that others won't witness personal vulnerability.
They ain't gonna see me, they ain't gonna see me
Reiterating the avoidance of being seen crying by others.
They ain't gonna see me cry
Emphasizing the determination to avoid public emotional distress.
I ain't gonna see me, I ain't gonna see me
Personal declaration of not allowing oneself to cry in public.
I ain't gonna see me cry
Repeating the resolve to avoid public emotional displays.
You ain't gonna see me, you ain't gonna see me
Asserting that others will not witness personal vulnerability.
You ain't gonna see me cry
Final emphasis on the determination to avoid being seen crying.
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