Drowning

I'm reaching out to my friends, but they are deliberately ignoring me, showing a lack of concern.

The artist questions if anyone notices or understands that they are struggling or "drowning."

An expression of approval for something impactful or emotionally resonant.

A reference to someone named Don, possibly signaling a shift in the narrative or emotions.

A direct mention of the artist's name or an element related to their identity.

The artist confesses their recent absence or emotional distance.

An acknowledgment of being in a streak of bad luck or unfortunate circumstances.

The artist feels disconnected from their usual self, possibly due to emotional struggles.

A sense of inadequacy, feeling like the artist is never sufficient or satisfactory.

The artist acknowledges that their struggles may be internal, existing within their own thoughts.

Suggests the presence of a substance, lean, in the artist's cup, possibly contributing to their struggles.

References the artist taking pills, indicating a potential reliance on substances to cope.

The artist recognizes their own state of being messed up or troubled.

An expression of frustration or discomfort.

The artist questions if others can perceive their struggle and emotional turmoil.

Repetition of the plea for acknowledgment, emphasizing the feeling of drowning.

Feeling stuck and unimportant, contemplating giving up due to a perceived lack of care.

Reiterates the experience of reaching out to friends who are intentionally ignoring the artist.

A repetition of the artist's inquiry about being seen or noticed while going through difficulties.

Asking once again if anyone can truly see and understand the artist's struggles.

Repeating the question, seeking validation or recognition of the artist's emotional state.

Reiteration of the artist's feeling of drowning, looking for empathy or understanding.

The artist describes engaging in a routine of waking up and using marijuana to cope.

Using marijuana to escape or numb emotional pain.

A specific reference to smoking a high-quality strain of marijuana (zaza).

Consuming marijuana directly to address emotional struggles.

Others suggest that time will heal, but the artist expresses skepticism about any positive change.

Despite the passage of time, there is a feeling that nothing significant has improved.

The artist considers that their challenges may be rooted in their thoughts or mental state.

Expressing the possibility of descending into a state of madness or mental instability.

An expression of frustration or discomfort, similar to line 14.

The artist questions again if others can perceive their struggle and emotional turmoil.

Repetition of the plea for acknowledgment, emphasizing the feeling of drowning.

Feeling stuck and unimportant, contemplating giving up due to a perceived lack of care.

Reiterates the experience of reaching out to friends who are intentionally ignoring the artist.

A repetition of the artist's inquiry about being seen or noticed while going through difficulties.

Asking once again if anyone can truly see and understand the artist's struggles.

Repeating the question, seeking validation or recognition of the artist's emotional state.

Reiteration of the artist's feeling of drowning, looking for empathy or understanding.