Lately I've Let Things Slide
Slipping Into Neglect: Lonely Girls' Tale of Unraveling Life
Lyrics
With a growing sense of dread
Experiencing a growing feeling of anxiety or apprehension.
And a hammer in my head
Suffering from a throbbing headache.
Fully clothed upon the bed
Waking up fully dressed on the bed.
I wake up to the world that lately, I've been living in
Realizing the current state of existence, implying a sense of detachment or dissatisfaction.
There's a cut upon my brow
Noticing a wound on the forehead without remembering how it happened.
Must have banged myself somehow
Presuming a physical injury, possibly a result of neglect or carelessness.
But I can't remember now
Being unable to recall certain events or details.
And the front door's open wide
Noticing that the front door is wide open.
Lately, I've let things slide
Admitting a recent decline in attention or responsibility.
I go to the bin, I throw the laundry in
Engaging in mundane tasks like throwing laundry in the bin.
And pick out the cleanest shirt
Selecting the cleanest shirt, perhaps indicative of making superficial efforts.
Then I tell myself again, I don't really hurt
Convincing oneself that there is no real emotional pain.
Smoking I once quit
Reverting to a previously quit habit, such as smoking.
Now I got one lit, I just fell back into it
Indulging in a relapse, symbolizing a regression in personal growth.
Along with my pride
Acknowledging a decline in self-respect or dignity.
Lately, I've let things slide
Reiterating the admission of neglecting important matters recently.
I go to the bin, I throw the laundry in
Repeating the routine of putting laundry in the bin.
Dig out the cleanest shirt
Emphasizing the act of choosing the cleanest shirt as a recurring behavior.
When all at once, I'm seized again by exquisite hurt
Experiencing sudden and intense emotional pain.
That untouched takeaway
Noticing leftover food, representing neglected responsibilities or commitments.
I brought home the other day
Highlighting the significance of the untouched takeaway as a form of neglect.
Has quite a lot to say
Suggesting that the neglected takeaway has a message or lesson to convey.
The evidence is clear, only resign, piled high and wide
Pointing to clear evidence of negligence piling up.
About how lately, I've let things slide
Reflecting on the consequences of recent neglectful behavior.
I'm just about holding on
Expressing a precarious state of maintaining stability but struggling.
But lately, I've let things slide
Admitting a continued decline in managing responsibilities.
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