Normal Like You
Embracing Pain: Matty Mullins' Quest for Normalcy
Lyrics
I can't stop thinking about all the things that I see when I'm out on the road
The singer reflects on thoughts about experiences encountered while on the road.
They tell me all their stories about their broken homes & their doubts
Others share stories of broken homes and doubts with the singer.
And I hold it so close, it's killing me
The emotional weight of these stories affects the singer deeply.
Call it a blessing in disguise
Acknowledges challenges as a hidden opportunity.
But you're not the one who feels the pain behind their eyes
Expresses that others may not understand the pain felt by the singer.
I'll take the hit, I'll wear the bruise
Willingness to endure hardships, including physical pain, for a sense of normalcy.
But all I ever wanted was to be normal like you
Expresses the desire to be 'normal' like others despite the sacrifices.
You say I'm too sensitive, but that's just the way that I am, I can't change
Responds to criticism about sensitivity, asserting an inability to change.
It must be nice to know how to live without caring a bit
Contrasts with those who seem unaffected by life's challenges.
But I love too much too forget, so I'll live with it
Acknowledges a deep capacity for love, making it difficult to forget and move on.
Call it a blessing in disguise
Reiterates the idea of challenges being blessings in disguise.
But you're not the one who feels the pain behind their eyes
Emphasizes the isolating nature of feeling pain that others may not comprehend.
I'll take the hit, I'll wear the bruise
Expresses a willingness to endure physical and emotional pain.
But all I ever wanted was to be normal like you
Reiterates the desire for a 'normal' life despite the challenges.
God can I handle this?
Questions the singer's ability to handle the emotional burden.
I'm always in over my head & now I'm just so tired
Feeling overwhelmed and exhausted from consistently being in challenging situations.
What is the benefit of feeling everything so deeply?
Reflects on the drawbacks of feeling emotions intensely.
I can't hide it, was I made for this?
Raises the question of whether the singer was destined for a life filled with intense emotions.
Call it a blessing in disguise
Repeats the idea of challenges being hidden blessings.
You're not the one who feels the pain behind their eyes
Reiterates the isolation felt by the singer due to the depth of their emotional experiences.
I'll take the hit, I'll wear the bruise
Expresses a continued willingness to endure pain for the sake of a 'normal' life.
But all I ever wanted was to be normal like you
Reaffirms the desire for a 'normal' life despite the ongoing struggles.
Call it a blessing in disguise
Repeats the idea of challenges being blessings, perhaps with a hint of skepticism.
But you're not the one who feels the pain behind their eyes
Restates the sense of isolation due to the depth of the singer's emotional experiences.
I'll take the hit, I'll wear the bruise
Reiterates the willingness to endure both physical and emotional pain.
But all I ever wanted was to be normal like you
Reaffirms the overarching desire to lead a 'normal' life despite ongoing challenges.
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