Inside
Silent Struggles: Unveiling the Buried Truth in Jennifer Knapp's 'Inside'
Lyrics
I know they'll bury me
I anticipate being judged and criticized after my death.
Before they hear the whole story
People will form opinions without knowing the full details of my life.
Even if they do, well I know they won't care to
Even if they learn the truth, they won't show understanding or empathy.
Caulk it up to one mistake
Attributing my actions to a single mistake.
Or God forbid they give me grace
Expressing a fear of not receiving forgiveness or mercy.
Well, who in the hell do they think they are
Questioning the arrogance of those who pass judgment.
Oh, I'm the one who keeps it on the inside
Admitting to keeping personal struggles hidden.
Locked away from judgments wrong
Choosing to protect oneself from unjust criticism.
Oh, I'm the one who keeps it on the inside
Reiterating the decision to keep struggles concealed.
So they'll leave me alone
Hoping that by doing so, others will leave in peace.
Leave me alone
Emphasizing the desire for solitude.
Each and every revolution starts
Reflecting on the beginning of change with illusions or false beliefs.
With at least with one illusion
Suggesting that every revolution starts with at least one illusion.
You and I can be the same of one small mind
Highlighting the tendency for people to conform to narrow perspectives.
Do this and don't do that
Describing the imposition of rules and restrictions.
Which you think you can't take back
Regretting irreversible actions.
Well, who in the hell do you think you are
Questioning the authority of those who enforce strict rules.
Oh, I'm the one who keeps it on the inside
Reiterating the choice to keep struggles concealed.
Locked away from judgments wrong
Continuing to protect oneself from unjust judgment.
Oh, I'm the one who keeps it on the inside
Persisting in keeping personal issues hidden.
So they'll leave me alone
Desiring isolation for the sake of peace.
Leave me alone
Reiterating the plea for solitude.
I know they'll bury me,
Repeating the anticipation of being judged even after death.
I know they'll bury me,
Expressing certainty about facing criticism posthumously.
I know they'll bury me
Reiterating the expectation of negative judgment.
Alive
Anticipating being criticized while still alive.
Even though I've got conviction
Asserting personal conviction and pride.
Even though I've got pride
Despite having strong beliefs and pride, expecting harsh judgment.
I know they'll bury me, they'll bury my alive
Emphasizing the certainty of facing criticism even with conviction.
Oh, I'm the one who keeps it on the inside
Reiterating the decision to keep struggles hidden.
Locked away from judgments wrong
Continuing to shield oneself from unfair judgments.
Oh, I'm the one who keeps it on the inside
Persisting in the choice to keep personal issues concealed.
So they'll leave me alone
Hoping for peace and isolation through secrecy.
Leave me alone
Repeating the desire for solitude and peace.
Yeah, I'm the one who keeps it on the inside
Affirming the commitment to keeping struggles hidden.
Locked away from judgments wrong
Maintaining protection from unwarranted criticism.
Oh, I'm the one who keeps it on the inside
Continuing to hide personal issues to avoid judgment.
So they'll leave me alone
Seeking isolation for the sake of peace and freedom from criticism.
Leave me alone
Reiterating the plea for solitude and freedom from judgment.
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