Underwater
Breathing Underwater: A Poignant Journey Through Hidden Emotions
Lyrics
Boys don't cry they'd rather subside than set it on fire you see
Boys often suppress their emotions instead of expressing them openly, choosing to endure quietly.
But boys should cry so why do I hide the feelings inside of me
Despite societal expectations, the speaker questions why he hides his emotions instead of allowing himself to cry.
It's getting kind of lonely in my body I keep turning the lights out I force myself to black out lately
The speaker expresses a sense of isolation within himself, turning inward and struggling with loneliness.
I only get four hours and that's when I get lucky or have someone to love me
The speaker indicates a lack of restful sleep, possibly due to emotional distress, and mentions the role of love in his life.
Every morning I wake up so defeated before my feet even hit the ground
Each day begins with a sense of defeat for the speaker, impacting his mood before he even starts the day.
It's getting heavy can't shake it where am I bleeding deep inside I can't figure it out
The speaker feels burdened by an unexplained heaviness, both emotionally and physically, struggling to identify the source.
It feels like I'm breathing underwater but I can't seem to catch a breath
The sensation of "breathing underwater" symbolizes the difficulty the speaker faces in coping with life, feeling suffocated.
This feeling repeating keep swallowing my words it gets harder to say
The speaker experiences difficulty expressing himself verbally, with words becoming harder to articulate due to internal struggles.
My friends all say it won't stay this way your thoughts will dim you'll see
Despite assurances from friends, the speaker anticipates a persistent struggle, believing pain is inherent and won't easily subside.
I'm waiting for the day that I'll fight this pain because it comes so naturally
The speaker looks forward to a future day when he can overcome the pain that seems natural to him.
It's getting kind of lonely in my body I keep turning the lights out I force myself to black out lately
Reiteration of the sense of loneliness and a coping mechanism of turning off the lights, possibly to avoid confronting the issues.
I only get four hours and that's when I get lucky or have someone to love me
Reference to a limited amount of sleep, emphasizing the speaker's struggle with finding peace, especially without love.
Every morning I wake up so defeated before my feet even hit the ground
Repetition of the defeated morning routine, highlighting the ongoing emotional battle faced upon waking up.
It's getting heavy can't shake it where am I bleeding deep inside I can't figure it out
The speaker grapples with a heavy burden internally, unable to identify the source of the emotional pain.
It feels like I'm breathing underwater but I can't seem to catch a breath
Reiteration of the metaphorical feeling of "breathing underwater," emphasizing the ongoing struggle to cope with life's challenges.
This feeling repeating keep swallowing my words it gets harder to say
The difficulty in expressing oneself verbally continues, with words becoming harder to articulate due to internal struggles.
Don't give up on this healing
An encouragement not to give up on the healing process, suggesting that recovery is possible with perseverance.
you know it feels like what your needing
Acknowledgment that the healing the speaker needs is within reach, although it may feel distant at the moment.
Is so close but feels so far away
Despite the proximity of healing, the speaker expresses the emotional distance, making the process seem far from immediate.
It feels like I'm breathing underwater but I can't seem to catch a breath
Reiteration of the struggle symbolized by "breathing underwater," emphasizing the ongoing difficulty in coping with life's challenges.
This feeling repeating keep swallowing my words it gets harder to say
The challenge of expressing oneself verbally persists, with words becoming increasingly difficult to articulate due to internal struggles.
It feels like I'm breathing underwater but I can't seem to catch a breath
Reiteration of the metaphorical feeling of "breathing underwater," underscoring the prolonged struggle to find comfort and stability.
This feeling repeating keep swallowing my words it gets harder to say
The ongoing difficulty in verbal expression intensifies, with words becoming even harder to articulate due to persistent internal struggles.
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