Happy Addiction
Breaking Chains: Rediscovering Strength and Freedom in 'Happy Addiction'
Lyrics
It was that easy
Expressing how quitting something was seemingly simple.
I just had to quit
Highlighting the ease with which the speaker quit a certain behavior.
Getting fucked up
Referring to a past habit of getting intoxicated or high.
Now I'm legit
Indicating that the speaker is now legitimate or lawful.
But doesn't mean you have to
Suggesting that others don't have to follow the same path; it's a personal choice.
That's just me
Stating that the speaker's choice may not be applicable to everyone.
I'm all or nothing
Emphasizing a personality trait of being all or nothing.
I'm all or nothing
-Nothing
Reiterating the extreme nature of the speaker's personality.
I knew I would love it
Reflecting on anticipating enjoyment but acknowledging a lack of trust.
I knew I couldn't trust it
-And now I just got to say goodbye
Deciding to say farewell, possibly to the source of the speaker's struggles.
To everyone who
Addressing those who abandoned the speaker in a difficult situation.
Left me for dead
-You left me for dead
Reiterating the perception of being left for dead.
You thought I was dead
-I am not like I used to be
Declaring a change in the speaker's character.
I am stronger than anything
Asserting newfound strength.
I got my powers back
Repeatedly expressing the regaining of personal strength or capabilities.
I got my powers back
-I got my powers back
-I got my powers back
-I rather do nothing
Expressing a preference for inactivity over excessive effort or engagement.
Then do everything
-I rather go to sleep
-Then stay awake
-I rather do nothing
-Then do everything
-I rather go to sleep
-I rather rest up
-Rest up
Repeating the desire to rest or take a break.
I knew I would love it
Revisiting the theme of saying goodbye to those who abandoned the speaker.
I knew I couldn't trust it
-And now I just got to say goodbye
-To everyone who
-Left me for dead
-You left me for dead
Reiterating the feeling of being left for dead.
You thought I was dead
-I am not like I used to be
Restating the transformation in the speaker's identity.
I am stronger than anything
Affirming a sense of resilience and strength.
I got my powers back
Reiterating the regained personal strength or powers.
I got my powers back
-I got my powers back
-I got my powers back
-I got my powers back
-I got my powers back
Final confirmation of the restoration of the speaker's powers.
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