Self Helpless
Navigating Life's Turbulence: Self Reflection in 'Self Helpless'
Lyrics
In the time it took to pack and leave he could
In the time it took to pack and leave, he could have come to terms with his disease.
Have come to terms with his disease but he filled his house with gasoline
Instead, he filled his house with gasoline and held the match for everyone to see.
And held the match for everyone to see he cried out to the gathered crowd
He cried out to the gathered crowd, expressing disappointment in their actions.
Look at what you've done I hope you're proud you have made a fool of me
Accusing them of making a fool of him, expressing a sense of humiliation.
When all I've ever tried to do is please all of and never me
He reflects on his constant efforts to please others, neglecting his own needs and desires.
Time it moves so slow, we're growing old
Time moves slowly, and the realization of aging prompts a question about true maturity.
But are we really growing up
Questioning if growing old necessarily means growing up emotionally.
Things we can't let go wrap around our throats
Unresolved issues cling to us, becoming burdens around our throats.
Until there's nothing left to do but choke
Feeling suffocated until there's nothing left to do but succumb to the pressure.
He thought he found the perfect place a little town to bury his mistakes
He thought he found a perfect place to escape, a town to bury his mistakes.
But when he finally settled in the songs about his life began to spin
Settling in, he is confronted with songs that reveal the truth about his life.
As he heard the broken verse the truth about himself came out and burned
The exposure of broken verses signifies the revelation of his flaws.
His panicked heart's a starting gun, he hears the beat and feels the need to run
His anxious heart reacts impulsively, driven by the need to escape and run away.
To anywhere to anyone
Expressing the desire to run anywhere, to anyone, seeking refuge.
Time it moves so slow when you're futures unknown
Time feels slow when the future is uncertain, adding to the sense of anxiety.
When what you want is what you had
Longing for what is no longer attainable, a reflection on lost opportunities.
Friends they come and go but you're always alone
Friends may come and go, but there's a persistent feeling of loneliness.
After all that is what you're owed
Suggesting a belief that loneliness is an inevitable consequence owed to oneself.
My friend don't you know you're making it harder now
Addressing a friend, emphasizing the difficulty of the current situation.
Than it needs to be just settle down
Encouraging the friend to settle down and make things less challenging.
As you lie in your bed and try an relax
Lying in bed, attempting to relax and find solace in a favorite dream.
With you favorite dream it will work out
Expressing hope that the dream will work out, providing comfort and resolution.
And your family is there we all got your back
Assurance that family is supportive, having the friend's back in difficult times.
And they all look so pleased just try and relax
Family appears pleased, urging the friend to try and relax amidst challenges.
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