IWNDWYT
Embracing Sobriety: Finding Strength in the Empty Spaces
Lyrics
Sometimes there's no words to describe what it's like to have nothing left
Sometimes, it's challenging to articulate the feeling of having absolutely nothing left.
But here I am again
Despite the circumstances, the speaker finds themselves in a familiar situation once more.
Lying on the floor
The speaker is metaphorically down, possibly feeling defeated or emotionally low.
Of an empty room
They are in an empty, desolate space.
Talking to the walls
The speaker is expressing loneliness by talking to inanimate things.
Cos you don't know what you got
Appreciation for something may only come once it's lost.
Until it's all gone away
Realization dawns only after everything has disappeared.
And you're stuck in the same place
Feeling trapped or stagnant in a situation or place.
I don't know what tomorrow holds
Uncertainty about the future.
But all I can say is
Committing to a decision: refusing to drink today.
I will not drink with you today
Reaffirming the decision not to drink today.
No, I will not drink with you today
Repeated commitment to refrain from drinking today.
I might say I'm alright but I know, I'm dying inside
Masking inner turmoil despite feeling internally troubled.
But here I am again
Despite difficulties, finding oneself in a familiar situation again.
Telling secrets to a stranger
Sharing personal thoughts with a stranger, possibly seeking solace.
Who might just
The stranger might have the potential to empathize or understand.
Understand
Similar sentiment to line 6 about underappreciation of things until they're lost.
Cos you don't know what you got
Realization of the value of something after it's gone.
Until it's all gone away
Reiteration of the sentiment in line 7 about realization after loss.
And every day becomes the same
Every day feels repetitive and indistinguishable.
I don't know what tomorrow holds
Similar uncertainty about the future as in line 9.
But all I can say is
Committing once more not to drink today.
I will not drink with you today
Reiterating the decision to abstain from drinking today.
No, I will not drink with you today
Continued commitment to refrain from drinking today.
How many lies have I tried to hide?
Reflecting on the numerous lies the speaker has attempted to conceal.
How many times did I swear that it's the last time?
Repetition of breaking promises made about stopping drinking.
Cos you don't know what you got
Similar sentiment to line 6 and 17 about undervaluing things until they're gone.
Until it's all gone away
Reiteration of realizing the worth of something after it's vanished.
And there's no games left to play
No more distractions or amusements left.
I don't know what tomorrow holds
Repetition of uncertainty about the future.
But all I can say is
Committing once again to not drinking today.
I will not drink with you today
Reiterating the decision to abstain from drinking today.
No, I will not drink with you today
Continued commitment to refrain from drinking today.
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