ROTT
Unveiling Inner Struggles: ROTT by Candescent
Lyrics
It eats at me like a fucking disease
Feeling consumed and overwhelmed, as if by a severe and pervasive problem.
This anxiety strikes my peace
Anxiety disrupts the speaker's inner calm or contentment.
I feel I can't get out, with all these expectations of me
Sense of being trapped by societal expectations, unable to escape.
Don't take a second for granted
An urging to appreciate every moment, not taking time for granted.
That's what's said
Reiterating the importance of valuing time and experiences.
No way around it, I can't help how I feel
The speaker acknowledges their inability to control their emotions.
Holding onto what is real
Clutching onto what is genuine and authentic.
But what is fucking real
Raising doubts about the authenticity or reality of their experiences.
Let me out of this hole I'd rather not drag you all along
Expressing a desire to spare others from their struggles.
Crying for help, crying for the ones I love
Seeking help and support for both themselves and their loved ones.
I'm privileged i have no reason to be sad
Acknowledging privilege but emphasizing the hidden emotional challenges.
But again you don't know what goes on in my head
Highlighting the complexity of internal struggles not apparent to others.
Once the flood begins the water runs
Metaphorically describing the overwhelming surge of emotions.
The company around starts to feel like none
Feeling isolated even in the company of others.
I'm alone
Expressing a profound sense of loneliness.
Agony leads to violent thoughts, Being a burden makes me not call
Connecting inner agony to unsettling thoughts, avoiding burdening others.
It's tough to be a man with a gun in Your hand
Acknowledging the difficulty of maintaining composure, especially with power.
Be strong
An encouragement to be resilient and tough.
I'm strong but broken
Balancing strength with internal brokenness.
I'm smart but lost
Highlighting intelligence but feeling directionless.
Tough to show teeth but i still do
The challenge of maintaining a positive facade despite internal struggles.
You don't know what i'm going through
Emphasizing the secrecy of personal struggles.
Don't feel sorry
Rejecting pity or sympathy from others.
Don't feel sorry for me
Reiterating the rejection of sympathy and expressing self-sufficiency.
I just want to feel okay
A simple desire for emotional well-being and contentment.
As i rot, you think not
Challenging the perception that everything is fine as the speaker deteriorates.
Like a baby in a hot car
A stark analogy, possibly portraying feeling trapped and uncomfortable.
You'll never go far
Suggesting limited potential or progress despite efforts.
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