Lyrics
Did you escape from the feelings
Questioning if the person escaped from their emotions.
That you wanted to replace
Wondering if the person wanted to replace those feelings.
With anything you thought could
Exploring if the person tried to fill the emotional void with anything available.
Fill the space?
Reflecting on the attempt to fill the emotional space.
I hope you found the quietness you want
Expressing a hope that the person found the peace they sought.
'Cause nothing good comes from being gone
Stating that nothing positive results from being absent or distant.
So keep your eyes on anything
Advising to focus on anything that brings happiness.
As long as it makes you happy
Emphasizing the importance of pursuing happiness.
Do you feel like a big girl?
Questioning if the person feels mature or accomplished.
Do you feel like a big girl now?
Asking if the person feels grown-up now.
Now that you're out in the big world
Commenting on the person navigating the larger world.
And I still can't leave the house
Expressing personal difficulty in leaving the house.
'Cause the starting line is atop a mountain
Describing a challenging starting point, akin to a mountain peak.
That I can't climb with these broken arms
Expressing physical limitations with broken arms.
I liked you
Admitting a liking or admiration for the person.
More than anything I wanted to be like you
Desiring to emulate and be like the person.
With the strength inside to make
Expressing admiration for the inner strength required to succeed.
It to the top
Desiring to reach the top with similar strength.
'Cause nothing good comes from being gone
Reiterating the idea that positive outcomes don't arise from being absent.
I'm willing to admit it's all my fault
Acknowledging personal responsibility and fault.
I will trade all of my
Expressing a willingness to trade pride for what has been lost.
Pride for what I've lost
Highlighting a desire not to lose in the battle with one's thoughts.
I don't wanna lose this
Expressing a fear of losing in the mental struggle.
Battle with my thoughts
Repeating the idea that being absent leads to nothing good.
Nothing good comes from being gone
Reiterating the negative consequences of being away or distant.
Nothing good comes from being gone
Emphasizing again that positive outcomes don't result from being absent.
Nothing good comes from being gone
Repeating the idea that being gone doesn't lead to anything good.
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