Lyrics
It's a myth a mind is open
Addressing the misconception that the mind is always open.
With an outlook so cloudy I fail to see
Expressing difficulty in gaining a clear perspective, possibly clouded by uncertainties.
My own deceit
Acknowledging personal deception or self-delusion.
If hindsight hides my potential
Suggesting that looking back may obscure one's potential, not meant for self-criticism but for learning.
It's not to beat myself up, but to learn and be free
Emphasizing the intent to learn and liberate oneself from past experiences.
Like learning to see
Drawing a parallel with the learning process, possibly implying gaining insight.
There is a road where trying your best
Highlighting a path where giving one's best effort to handle life is not self-punishment.
To cope with life isn't being hard on yourself
Stressing that coping with life shouldn't involve being too hard on oneself.
With anxiety about what you're trying to be
Connecting anxiety to concerns about one's identity and aspirations.
I missed the line for a golden ticket
Expressing a missed opportunity or a wrong turn in life.
Every decision is a heartbeat for me
Viewing each decision as crucial, tied to personal emotions and desires.
A desire to please
Describing decisions as driven by a longing to please others.
If in my element I flounder
Suggesting discomfort or struggle in one's natural state.
It's a voice convinced I'm not what you see
Attributing self-doubt to an inner voice questioning external perceptions.
Gotta convince me
Acknowledging the need for self-conviction amidst external doubts.
There is a road where you're trying your best
Reiterating the concept of a path where striving doesn't equate to self-punishment.
To cope with life isn't being hard on yourself
Emphasizing the avoidance of being too harsh on oneself while dealing with anxiety about personal goals.
With anxiety about what you're trying to be
Repeating the theme of dealing with anxiety about personal aspirations without self-criticism.
There is a road where I'm trying my best
Introducing a personal journey of trying one's best to cope with life.
To cope with life isn't being hard on myself
Reflecting on personal struggles without being excessively self-critical.
With anxiety about what I'm trying to be
Acknowledging personal anxiety about self-identity and aspirations.
What anxiety wants me to be
Questioning the influence of anxiety on personal identity.
What society wants me to be
Exploring external societal expectations and their impact on identity.
What do I want me to be
Pondering personal desires and aspirations.
What do you need me to be
Questioning external expectations and needs from the speaker.
What am I am I made to be
Reflecting on the speaker's inherent qualities and purpose.
To be, to be, too many to bes
Expressing a sense of confusion or conflict regarding multiple potential identities or roles.
To be, to be, too many to bes
Repeating the theme of grappling with numerous potential identities or roles.
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