Lyrics
Every step I take forward takes me two steps to the past
Expresses a struggle where progress is hindered by the weight of the past.
It's enough for me to fear
The fear is substantial, possibly rooted in past experiences or trauma.
I close my eyes but I still can see
Despite closing the eyes, memories persist, indicating an inability to escape the past.
The day you left me broken here left a mark on me
The departure of a significant person left the singer emotionally shattered and marked.
Now I close my eyes, but I still can see
Reiteration of the persistence of haunting memories despite attempts to shut them out.
I can't breathe - no I won't let you in
The refusal to let someone harmful or negative influence the singer's life.
I'm not scared of depths or hights
The singer is not afraid of extreme conditions but is disturbed internally.
But I cannot sleep tonight
Anxiety or emotional distress prevents restful sleep.
I won't let you win I´m not giving up
Determination not to surrender or be defeated despite challenges.
My lungs fill with water
Metaphorically drowning, feeling overwhelmed by difficulties.
I´m not drowning for you
Emphasizes the refusal to succumb to the challenges posed by the past.
I count my breath before I sleep
Counting breaths suggests a coping mechanism or an attempt to find calmness.
I can taste you on my tongue
Intense sensory recollection of the departed person.
Dismember the last pieces of me and set me free
A plea for release from the remnants of a painful past.
I can't breathe - no I won't let you in
Reiteration of resistance against negative influence and emotional drowning.
I'm not scared of depths or hights
Confirms fearlessness in the face of external challenges but internal turmoil remains.
But I cannot sleep tonight
The internal struggle disrupts the ability to find peace during the night.
I won't let you win I´m not giving up
Reaffirms determination and resilience against adversities.
My lungs fill with water
Symbolic drowning, possibly in emotions or memories.
I´m not drowning for you
Declares the unwillingness to be overwhelmed by the past.
Take everything when you leave make sure you got every piece
A directive to the departing person to take all their influence and memories away.
Take everything when you leave make sure you forgot nothing
Emphasizes the completeness of departure, urging the person not to linger in memory.
No
An abrupt refusal or denial, possibly expressing inner resistance.
I can't breathe
Reiteration of the suffocating feeling, emphasizing the emotional struggle.
I can't breathe
Further emphasis on the suffocating feeling, reinforcing the internal distress.
But I cannot sleep tonight
Nighttime is marked by restlessness due to emotional turmoil.
I won't let you win I´m not giving up
Reaffirms resilience and refusal to succumb to challenges.
My lungs fill with water
Symbolic drowning persists, but not as a submission to external forces.
I´m not drowning for you
Reiterates the determination not to be overwhelmed by the past.
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