Lyrics
Let me try to explain, that no amount of positivity can help these wounds heal
No amount of positivity can heal the wounds being experienced.
I hate the reflection I see and that I sound like a broken record
The speaker dislikes their own reflection and feels stuck in repetitive thoughts.
But I can't escape the need to repeat myself
Despite not wanting to, the speaker feels compelled to repeat themselves.
Maybe it's a cry for help
Speculation that the repetition may be a subconscious plea for assistance.
But I'm trying to love myself, but I see every flaw
Struggling to love oneself due to a keen awareness of personal flaws.
I forgot how fucking pathetic I really am
An acknowledgment of feeling pathetic and forgotten aspects of oneself.
But I can't seem to escape the thought
The persistent thought the speaker can't escape, contributing to their feelings.
I feel worthless
A profound sense of worthlessness is experienced.
I've saved a life
The speaker claims to have saved a life, possibly as a contrast to their internal struggles.
I wear the scar on my skin
A visible scar symbolizes a past struggle or challenge overcome.
Father, are you proud of what your son has become
The speaker questions if their father is proud of their current state.
After all that you've done for me
A acknowledgment of the father's past contributions and sacrifices.
The gift could not out weigh what I have received
The speaker feels that any gift from the father is outweighed by their own struggles.
My dearest, are you happy with the choices you've made
A question directed at a significant other about their satisfaction with life choices.
I live with the aftershocks
Living with the ongoing consequences or trauma from past experiences.
A ghost haunting me
A haunting presence or memory that continues to affect the speaker.
An image taunting me
An image from the past that torments and plays on the speaker's mind.
I hate how this controls me
The speaker expresses frustration about being controlled by their circumstances.
I feel worthless
Reiteration of the profound feeling of worthlessness.
Life has thrown me a rope
Life presents a choice or opportunity, represented by a metaphorical rope.
Do I climb or tie a knot
The speaker faces the decision to climb the metaphorical rope or give in to despair.
Do I climb or do I rot
A contemplation of whether to strive for improvement or succumb to negativity.
Rot
The speaker considers the possibility of stagnation or decay.
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