Lyrics
It took so long to bring this to the surface
Expressing the difficulty in revealing inner struggles or emotions.
I can’t pretend to feel at peace anymore
An admission of not being able to fake a sense of calm or contentment.
Removal from everything
Describing a state of detachment from surroundings or experiences.
This crusade of doubt I’ve waged
Referring to a self-imposed campaign of uncertainty and skepticism.
Will never replace the mistakes I’ve made
Acknowledging that doubts won't erase past mistakes.
So every time you look my way, a forced smile is all you see
Describing a facade of happiness presented to others with a smile.
I’ll avoid conversation
Expressing a preference for avoiding meaningful conversations.
Every time you ask me how I’ve been, I’ll say what you want to hear
Committing to responding to inquiries with socially acceptable answers.
Half-heartedly concerned and insincere
Describing a lack of genuine concern or sincerity in responses.
No longer plagued with the fear of dying young
Overcoming the fear of premature death.
A culture bred to turn away, I know I’m not the only one
Acknowledging a societal tendency to ignore problems rather than confronting them.
Over and over I pray for release from disbelief and the urge to hide away
Repeating a desire to be free from doubt and the impulse to hide.
If this is all I can be, the wind between Your trees
Accepting a limited identity, likened to the wind between divine elements.
Then carry me away
Expressing a desire to be carried away by external forces.
The new low’s in love with me
Suggesting a negative emotional state being personified as 'the new low.'
So every time you look my way, a forced smile is all you see
Reiterating the facade of happiness presented to others with a smile.
I’ll avoid conversation
Expressing a continued preference for avoiding meaningful conversations.
Every time you ask me how I’ve been, I’ll say what you want to hear
Committing to responding to inquiries with socially acceptable answers.
Half-heartedly concerned and insincere
Describing a lack of genuine concern or sincerity in responses.
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