Too Young, Pt. 2
Innocence Lost: A Heartrending Tale of a 7-Year-Old's Loss
Lyrics
7 years old, couldn't understand why
At 7 years old, the speaker couldn't comprehend why someone had departed.
That he was gone to another land they say is promised
The person had passed away and was believed to have gone to a promised land, which the speaker found hard to understand.
Astonished to see his body layed up in a dark room
The speaker was surprised to witness the person's body lying in a dark room.
100 candles lit up, but still don't light it like you do
Despite 100 lit candles, the ambiance didn't feel as comforting or bright as the presence of the departed person.
But I ain't know shit then
At that young age, the speaker was unaware and didn't understand much about the situation.
Thought I had it so bad like sardines
The speaker used to think their own problems were significant, likening it to feeling cramped like sardines.
And routines sometimes get to me
Monotonous daily patterns sometimes overwhelmed the speaker.
This time of year, anxiety get the best of me
During this time of year, the speaker experiences heightened anxiety.
Damn, and I'm all alone, explain to me again?
The speaker, feeling isolated, seeks an explanation for their loneliness.
Never again, I scream in a text
The speaker expresses a determination to never experience such loss again, perhaps through a desperate scream communicated via text.
THC below my chest, til I take my last breath
The mention of THC might indicate a coping mechanism, suggesting the speaker uses substances to alleviate pain or distress until their last breath.
7 years old, couldn't understand why
A repetition emphasizing the inability to understand the departure at 7 years old.
That he was gone to another land they say is promised
Reiteration of the departed person going to a promised land.
Astonished to see his body layed up in a dark room
Reiteration of the shock at seeing the person's body in a dark room.
100 candles lit up, but still don't light it like you do
Despite attempts to create a comforting atmosphere with numerous candles, it still didn't replicate the warmth of the departed person.
But I ain't know shit then
A repetition emphasizing the lack of understanding at that young age.
Thought I had it so bad like sardines
A repetition of feeling cramped or trapped in difficult circumstances, likened to sardines.
And routines sometimes get to me
Reiteration of how daily routines sometimes become overwhelming.
This time of year, anxiety get the best of me
Repetition of experiencing heightened anxiety during a specific time of the year.
Damn, and I'm all alone, but it's never again
Despite feeling alone, the speaker resolves never to experience such loss again.
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