Lyrics
It pays to be insane
Expressing the benefits of embracing insanity or unconventional thinking.
Indiana rain
Referencing the weather in Indiana, possibly symbolizing a challenging or turbulent environment.
I let go
Letting go of something, possibly a burden or past mistakes.
And I made the same mistakes
Reflecting on repeating the same errors despite letting go.
Sleeping in the flame
Metaphorically sleeping in the flame, facing danger or difficulty willingly.
I lost hope
Experiencing a loss of hope.
Just to be alone
Expressing a desire for solitude or being alone.
Afraid I'll be my father and fade away
Fear of inheriting negative traits from the speaker's father and fading away.
We almost sound the same
Noting similarities between the speaker and their father.
Afraid I'll be forgotten but I can't change
Fear of being forgotten, despite an inability to change certain aspects of oneself.
I need to hear you say please don't look away
Expressing a need for acknowledgment and attention, fearing being ignored.
I still want to let you let me in even when it ends
Desiring emotional connection even when the relationship is ending.
If you need to love me
If the other person needs to love, asking for patience in receiving that love.
Love me patiently just until you see I'm giving up
Asking for understanding until the speaker is ready to give up.
And just to make sure I've wasted all doubt
Ensuring that all doubts are dispelled or resolved.
Just to make sure please wake me up now
Requesting to be awakened from any uncertainties or illusions.
And what won't let me down is my fear
Finding security in the fear itself, as it won't let the speaker down.
Afraid I'll be my father and fade away
Reiteration of the fear of becoming like the father and disappearing.
We almost sound the same
Noting the similarity in sound between the speaker and their father.
Afraid I'll be forgotten but I can't change
Reiterating the fear of being forgotten, acknowledging the difficulty in changing.
I'm broken and it's hurting
Expressing emotional pain and brokenness.
And all you say is love me too
Acknowledging a plea for love and understanding from another person.
Don't take it if you know it's not enough
Advising against accepting something if it's not sufficient or fulfilling.
Maybe I'll be more tomorrow
Hopeful for personal growth and improvement in the future.
Afraid I'll be my father and fade away
Repeating the fear of following in the father's footsteps and fading away.
We almost sound the same
Noting the similarity in sound between the speaker and their father, emphasizing the connection.
Afraid I'll be forgotten but I can't change
Reiterating the fear of being forgotten, acknowledging the difficulty in changing.
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