Caffeine
Navigating Life's Jitters: Irish Goodbyes' Caffeine Chronicles
Lyrics
I haven't been able to think straight since Two Thousand Six
The speaker has struggled to think clearly since the year 2006.
Don't think quitting caffeine is gonna fix it
The speaker doubts that giving up caffeine will solve their mental challenges.
I haven't been able to be myself since I can remember when
The speaker hasn't felt like themselves for a long time, with an uncertain starting point.
Okay maybe that's a bit dramatic
The acknowledgment that the previous statement might be exaggerated or overly dramatic.
But I've been losing track of the difference
The speaker is struggling to differentiate between their true self and the impact of medication.
Between myself and this medication
There's a blur between the speaker's identity and the effects of medication.
And I've been losing sight of the purpose
The speaker is losing focus on their life's purpose.
To be honest I don't know if it's changed anything
Uncertainty about whether the medication has made any positive changes.
I haven't been able function with anything less
The speaker needs a substantial amount of sleep to function properly.
Than ten to twelve hours in my bed
Highlighting the importance of long hours of sleep for the speaker.
I haven't been able to check my phone without getting pissed
The speaker is irritable when checking their phone, leading to a desire to start anew.
Delete it all and start from scratch again
Expressing the need to delete everything and start afresh.
And I've been losing track of the difference
Continued confusion between the speaker's identity and nervous tension.
Between myself and this nervous tension
The speaker is having difficulty distinguishing between themselves and anxiety.
And I've been losing sight of the purpose
The speaker is losing sight of their life's purpose amid anxiety.
To be honest I don't know if it's changed anything
Uncertainty persists regarding whether the situation has improved.
You start getting older
Reflection on the challenges of aging and the increasing harshness of life.
The winters get colder
The acknowledgment that difficulties won't be easily abandoned.
You don't give up that easily
Emphasizing resilience and persistence in the face of challenges.
They say it gets better
Assurance that things will improve over time.
So just brave the weather
The speaker advises enduring hardships, suggesting personal experience.
At least that's how it's been for me
Sharing the speaker's coping mechanism during tough times.
I haven't been able to relax anywhere else
The speaker finds relaxation only in a specific coffee shop near their home.
Besides the coffee shop down the road from my house
The coffee shop is a crucial place for the speaker's well-being.
I haven't been able to focus on anything else
The speaker struggles to concentrate on anything other than internal dialogues.
Besides conversations I have with myself
Signifying the speaker's intense focus on self-reflection.
And I've been losing track of the difference
The speaker is confused between seeking self-help and feeling completely indifferent.
Between self-help and complete indifference
A struggle to differentiate between self-help efforts and apathy.
And I've been losing sight of the purpose
Losing sight of life's purpose amidst conflicting emotions.
To be honest I don't know if it's changed anything
Uncertainty remains regarding whether anything has truly changed.
To be honest I don't know if it's changed anything
Reiteration of uncertainty about the impact of recent experiences.
To be honest I don't know if it's changed anything
Continued uncertainty about the changes brought about by recent events.
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