Everyone I've Never Met
Navigating a World Unseen: Leith Ross's Reflection on Social Anxiety
Lyrics
People make me nervous Especially in malls
Expresses discomfort around people, especially in crowded places like malls.
They sprint by skinny models That are nearly ten feet tall
Observation of the unrealistic and imposing nature of skinny models in a fast-paced environment.
Highways make me fidget There are way too many cars And I'm sure I'd like the drivers If we pulled aside to talk
Discomfort with the congestion on highways and a desire for more personal connection with fellow drivers.
But from my window,
Transition to a personal perspective, likely looking out of a window.
They are just a bumper and a light And I can't see their eyes
Feeling disconnected from others on the road, unable to see their eyes and establish a connection.
I get my food delivered
Preference for having necessities delivered, avoiding direct interaction with people.
And my books sent to my door And I don't talk to people anymore
Extended isolation, relying on delivery for both food and books, avoiding interpersonal communication.
Barstools make me sweaty
Discomfort in social settings, particularly on barstools, and feeling self-conscious about being perceived as awkward.
When there's someone I don't know I probably look so stupid
Self-awareness of potential awkwardness and a reluctance to engage with unfamiliar individuals.
Climbing up there on my own
Acknowledgment of personal discomfort when attempting to navigate social situations independently.
And the man behind the bar
Recognition of the bartender as a person with a personal life, contrasting with the narrator's perceived social clumsiness.
Is probably lovely with his kids And I am just the ass
Acknowledgment of the narrator's self-perceived negative social image.
Who didn't order a drink
Reflecting on a missed opportunity to connect by not ordering a drink at the bar.
I kissed a girl from the internet And her lips were cold
Describing a past romantic encounter with someone from the internet, noting a lack of warmth in the experience.
But I don't talk to people anymore
Reiteration of the narrator's withdrawal from social interactions.
I get my food delivered
Repetition of the preference for having necessities delivered, emphasizing the avoidance of direct social contact.
And my books sent to my door And I don't talk to people anymore
Reiteration of the narrator's self-imposed isolation and avoidance of face-to-face communication.
I miss everyone I've never met I miss everyone I've never met I miss everyone I've never met I miss everyone I've never met
Expressing a deep sense of longing and nostalgia for connections with people never met, emphasizing the pervasive isolation.
I miss everyone I've never met I miss everyone I've never met I miss everyone I've never met I miss everyone I've never met
-I miss everyone I've never met I miss everyone I've never met I miss everyone I've never met I miss everyone I've never met
-I miss everyone I've never met I miss everyone I've never met I miss everyone I've never met I miss everyone I've never met
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