Calm Down aka I Should Not Be Alone
Navigating Turbulent Emotions: 'Calm Down' by Ezra Furman
Lyrics
Get 'em
Expressing a sense of determination or readiness.
Happiness was never guaranteed
Acknowledging that happiness is not guaranteed in life.
I wanted nothing more than to open up and bleed
Desire to be open and vulnerable, possibly in relationships.
No more anesthetic on my Halloween
Metaphorically describing a lack of emotional numbing or escape.
Now I got my wish and it's too much for me
Expressing that the desired wish has been fulfilled, but it's overwhelming.
And I should not be alone
Recognizing a need for companionship or support.
The way things are going
Commenting on the challenging and unfavorable circumstances.
Yeah well, I should not be alone
Reiterating the idea that being alone is not ideal in current circumstances.
The way things are going
Emphasizing the continuing unfavorable situation.
Panic-stricken, sweating in my bed
Describing a state of intense anxiety and fear.
Could someone help me down
Seeking assistance or relief from distress.
So I catch a ride instead (?)
Opting for an alternative, perhaps avoiding a difficult situation.
Never ending movie playing in my head
Constant mental replay of memories or thoughts.
Of the dress you wore and all the shit you said
Recalling details of a past relationship, possibly painful.
And I should not be alone
Reiterating the sentiment of not wanting to be alone.
The way things are going
Stressing the ongoing challenging circumstances.
No, no, I should not be alone
Emphasizing the aversion to solitude in the current context.
The way things are going
Highlighting the persistence of unfavorable conditions.
Baby don't be so sad, so bad
Addressing a sad or negative emotional state in a partner.
I know isn't like we wanted
Acknowledging a deviation from the desired or expected situation.
Bad men push us into submission
Attributing challenges to the actions of harmful individuals.
Downhill sliding, no more traction
Describing a downward spiral with diminishing control.
Please stop crying
Requesting emotional restraint or composure.
Take a deep breath
Encouraging a pause and reflection on the situation.
Take a tall glass ice cold water
Suggesting a simple, calming remedy for distress.
Calm down, calm down
Explicitly advising to calm down and regain composure.
Baby calm down
Reassuring a partner to find calmness in a challenging situation.
I know you can't 'cause I can't
Acknowledging the difficulty of achieving calmness.
Calm down calm down
Repeating the advice to calm down for emphasis.
Calm down, calm down
Reiterating the call for composure in a troubled state.
Baby calm down
Addressing the partner again, urging them to find calmness.
I know you can't 'cause I can't
Acknowledging the shared difficulty in calming down.
Calm down
Final repetition of the plea to calm down in the face of challenges.
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