Anxiety
Thriving Through Crooked Smiles: Navigating Anxiety with Julian Daniel
Lyrics
Verse 1
Introduction of the verse.
Dyslexic seven days a week
Expressing dyslexia throughout the week.
but I'm still thriving with my crooked teeth
Despite challenges, still thriving with imperfections (crooked teeth).
just burn out I'm still smiling, burn out I'm still smiling
Emphasizing resilience in the face of burnout, maintaining a positive attitude.
Anxiety got a hold of me now I'm shaking uncontrollably
Acknowledging the impact of anxiety, manifesting physically (shaking).
tight chest, sweaty palms
Describing physical symptoms: tight chest, sweaty palms.
Pre-Chorus
Transition to the Pre-Chorus.
But you don’t know me and your
Highlighting a lack of understanding from others.
dancing quietly like
Reference to someone dancing quietly, possibly oblivious to the internal struggles.
Chorus
Shift to the Chorus.
While I got anxiety
Affirmation of experiencing anxiety.
and it feels like everyone's watching me
Feeling observed or judged by others.
can you tell me that no ones got their eyes on me
Seeking reassurance that nobody is watching or judging.
no ones got their eyes on me
Reiteration of the desire for anonymity.
While I got anxiety
Repetition of anxiety's presence.
and it feels like everyone's watching me
Reiteration of feeling observed by others.
can you tell me that no ones got their eyes on me
Seeking confirmation of not being scrutinized.
no ones got their eyes on me
Reiteration of the desire for privacy.
Verse 2
Transition to the second verse.
Creep playing on repeat
Mention of the song "Creep" playing repeatedly.
this crowd is not for me
Feeling out of place in the current environment.
wanna sit on that sticky couch, sit on that sticky couch
Desire to retreat to a familiar, comforting space (sticky couch).
Anxiety got a hold of me now I'm shaking uncontrollably
Reiteration of anxiety's physical impact.
tight chest, sweaty palms
Repeating physical symptoms: tight chest, sweaty palms.
Pre-Chorus
Transition to the second Pre-Chorus.
But you don’t know me and your
Repeating the theme of misunderstood emotions.
dancing quietly like
Reference to someone dancing quietly, suggesting a lack of awareness.
Chorus
Return to the Chorus.
While I got anxiety
Restating the presence of anxiety.
and it feels like everyone's watching me
Perception of being under constant scrutiny.
can you tell me that no ones got their eyes on me
Seeking assurance and confirmation of not being observed.
no ones got their eyes on me
Reiteration of the desire for privacy.
While I got anxiety
Continued experience of anxiety.
and it feels like everyone's watching me
Feeling exposed and watched by others.
can you tell me that no ones got their eyes on me
Requesting affirmation of being unnoticed.
no ones got their eyes on me
Final emphasis on the desire for privacy and lack of external attention.
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