The Slow Drag Under
Embracing Solitude: The Slow Descent into Isolation
Lyrics
Isolation, isolation, isolation
Emphasis on the feeling of isolation, repeated for intensity.
The slow drag under
Metaphor for sinking or being pulled down slowly.
Hard to beat them, hard to beat those days
Expressing difficulty in overcoming past experiences or challenges.
Hard to see the, to see the world inside my cage
Struggling to perceive the world within the confines of personal struggles or limitations.
And everyone start to leave you
People distancing themselves from the speaker.
And if you don't change now
Warning that change is necessary for survival.
You won't make it too much longer
If change doesn't happen, the speaker's situation may become untenable.
Plant your feet on the ground
Encouragement to establish a firm foundation or take a stand.
Isolation, isolation, isolation
Reiteration of the theme of isolation for emphasis.
The slow drag under
Repetition of the metaphor for sinking, possibly highlighting its inevitability.
Hard to beat those, hard to beat those days
Continuation of the difficulty in overcoming past challenges.
Hard to see the, to see the world inside my cage
Reiteration of the struggle to perceive the world due to personal challenges.
Can't your family save ya
Skepticism about the ability of family to rescue or help.
It's been servin' your life
Reference to a life that has been devoted to serving something.
Call them up when you get lonely
Suggesting calling family only when lonely, indicating a strained relationship.
Just to hear them pry
Implies the family's questioning or prying nature.
Isolation, isolation, isolation
Reiteration of the theme of isolation for emphasis.
The slow drag under
Repetition of the metaphor for sinking, emphasizing its slow and challenging nature.
Hard to beat those, hard to beat those days
Continuation of the difficulty in overcoming past challenges.
Hard to see the, to see the world inside my cage
Reiteration of the struggle to perceive the world due to personal challenges.
Isolation, isolation, isolation
Repetition for emphasis on the pervasive feeling of isolation.
Isolation, isolation, isolation
Further emphasis on the theme of isolation through repetition.
Isolation, isolation, isolation
Continued emphasis on the feeling of isolation, possibly indicating its overwhelming nature.
Isolation, isolation, isolation
Final repetition to underscore the persistent sense of isolation.
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