breathin' underwater
Embracing Life's Depths: Jess Stokes' Breathin' Underwater Message
Lyrics
I used to think I could swim in the deepest of waters
The speaker used to believe they could navigate through the most profound challenges or difficulties.
The only person that could save me was my father, father
They believed only their father could provide salvation or rescue them from these challenges.
But I tore myself open, cause I
Despite this belief, the speaker metaphorically harmed themselves emotionally or mentally.
Don't want bad dreams in the dead of night
They want to avoid experiencing distressing thoughts or nightmares during the night.
I finally found what's good for me
The speaker has discovered what is beneficial or healthy for them.
And I finally let it out
They have finally expressed or released their emotions.
I'm not breathin' underwater
The speaker is emphasizing that they are no longer submerged in their troubles or overwhelmed.
And my feet can touch the ground
They feel grounded and in touch with reality.
I'm not feelin' sorry for myself
They have stopped pitying themselves or feeling self-pity.
I'm not breathin' underwater, now
Reiterating that they are no longer engulfed in their troubles and are breathing freely now.
There was a part of me that I never knew (Never knew)
There was an aspect of the speaker's identity they weren't aware of before.
And I doubted I could find the truth (Find the truth)
They doubted their ability to uncover this truth or hidden part of themselves.
And I'm running away from the dark
The speaker is trying to avoid or escape from difficult situations or emotions.
But being still is my favourite part
They find solace and contentment in stillness or tranquility.
And I feel the love surrounding me
The speaker feels surrounded by love or positivity.
And I finally let it out
Reiterating the release of emotions, indicating a newfound emotional freedom.
I'm not breathin' underwater
Emphasizing once again that they are no longer submerged in their troubles.
And my feet can touch the ground (Touch the ground)
They feel connected to reality and grounded.
I'm not feelin' sorry for myself
The speaker has overcome self-pity or wallowing in their own sorrow.
I'm not breathin' underwater, now
Confirming their freedom from being engulfed in their troubles.
I'm not breathin' underwater
Reiteration that they are not trapped or submerged anymore.
And my feet can touch the ground
Feeling connected to reality and stability.
I'm not feelin' sorry for myself
They have moved past self-pity and feeling sorry for themselves.
I'm not breathin' underwater now
Asserting their freedom from being submerged in their troubles.
I'm not breathin' underwater
Reaffirming their newfound freedom from being submerged in difficulties.
And my feet can touch the ground (Touch the ground)
They are grounded and connected to reality.
I'm not feelin' sorry for myself
No longer feeling sorry for themselves or indulging in self-pity.
I'm not breathin' underwater, now
Confirming their current state of freedom from being submerged in difficulties.
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