To Myself
Silent Struggles: Unveiling Emotions in Chandler Broom's 'To Myself'
Lyrics
Yeah
Expression of affirmation or agreement
Oh
Expression of emotion, possibly frustration or contemplation
I've been tryna tell you bout' these feelings but it's been so long
The singer has been attempting to communicate their emotions for a significant period
(So long)
Reiteration of the extended duration of time
So I pour the Henny up and spark a blunt cuz I don't know what you be on
The singer copes with their feelings by consuming alcohol and marijuana due to uncertainty about the other person's intentions
Yeah
Repetition of affirmation or agreement
Yeah
-I've been down and I've been needing help
Admission of feeling low and needing assistance
But I gotta keep it to myself
Despite needing help, the singer chooses to keep their struggles internalized
Why the hell you would leave?
Questioning the reason for the other person's departure
You ain't think about me?
Expressing hurt due to the lack of consideration from the other person
Or what we could be?
Wondering about the potential relationship that could have been
Guess it ain't what it seems
Realization that things were not as they appeared
I've been slipping away time's been slipping away
The singer feels like they're losing time and opportunities
So I grind like a slave
Despite struggling, the singer works hard like a slave
Yet I took my time with you
The singer invested time and effort in the relationship
You took my time
Feeling abandoned by others when the other person left
When they all left you left me behind
The singer remained loyal despite being left behind
Yet I stayed true
Questioning the loyalty and commitment in the relationship
But to who?
Uncertainty about who the singer remained true to
I've been tryna tell you bout' these feelings but it's been so long
Reiteration of the long duration of unexpressed feelings
(So long)
Reiteration of the extended period without communication
So I pour the Henny up and spark a blunt cuz I don't know what you be on
Resorting to alcohol and marijuana due to confusion about the other person's mindset
Yeah
Repetition of affirmation or agreement
Yeah
-I've been down and I've been needing help
Reiteration of feeling low and in need of help
But I gotta keep it to myself
Continuing to internalize struggles despite needing assistance
We keep on fighting and I keep on trying
There's an ongoing struggle or conflict, and the singer continues to make efforts
It's like night and day don't you run away
Comparison between conflicting situations, yet urging not to escape or avoid
Why you lying?
Questioning the truthfulness of the other person
You ain't never gonna stick around
Belief that the other person won't stay or commit
I'ma love you so hard
Determined to love intensely despite the challenges
It don't matter where you are there's no far that is far enough
Expressing that distance is not a barrier in the love they're willing to offer
Gotta admit that it's hard tryna be in love
Admission that it's difficult to maintain love in difficult circumstances
I've been tryna tell you bout' these feelings but it's been so long
Reiteration of the prolonged attempt to convey emotions
(So long)
Reiteration of the prolonged period without communication
So I pour the Henny up and spark a blunt cuz I don't know what you be on
Resorting to alcohol and marijuana due to uncertainty about the other person's mindset
Yeah
Repetition of affirmation or agreement
Yeah
-I've been down and I've been needing help
Continuing to feel low and in need of help but choosing not to share
But I gotta keep it to myself
Repeated sentiment of keeping personal struggles private despite needing assistance
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