Lyrics
Have you ever felt afraid of being afraid
Expressing fear of experiencing fear itself.
Like there’s too much writing on the page?
Feeling overwhelmed with pressure and expectations.
Try to catch your breath, feels like you’re going insane
Struggling to maintain composure, feeling on the verge of losing sanity.
And you tell yourself you’ll be ok
Self-assurance to overcome challenges and be okay.
My skin is getting hot
Sensations of physical discomfort or anxiety.
Wanna turn my thinking off
Desire to escape from overthinking and mental stress.
It’s too much it’s a lot
Feeling overwhelmed, acknowledging the intensity of the situation.
When you’re scared that it won’t stop
Fear that the overwhelming feelings won't subside.
I’m running for my life
Metaphorical escape from challenging circumstances.
Pray I’ll make it through the night
Seeking solace and hope to endure a difficult period.
Tell me it’ll be alright
Desire for reassurance and comfort during tough times.
When I feel like hiding
Expressing a tendency to hide when overwhelmed or scared.
Like I’m not even here
Feeling emotionally detached or invisible.
When I’m swollen in the fear
Experiencing intense fear or anxiety.
Tell me that you’re right here
Seeking the presence and support of someone else.
When I feel like hiding
Reiteration of the inclination to hide during challenging times.
Oh, oh, oh, oh...
Repetition emphasizing the emotional intensity.
Oh, oh, oh, oh...
-Take a deep breath
Encouraging a calming breath to alleviate panic.
Exhale the panic all free
Acknowledging personal growth and progress.
And just realize how far you’ve come
Recognizing self-sabotaging tendencies.
Guess you could say that I’m my own enemy
Suppressing emotions until feeling emotionally numb.
Hold it all in until I’m numb
Emphasizing the internal struggle and emotional suppression.
Then my mind attacks itself
Internal conflict leading to self-destructive thoughts.
Talk to me, I’m somewhere else
Desire for communication and connection while feeling distant.
My heart is beating fast
Physiological response to stress, heightened heartbeat.
Reassure me this won’t last
Seeking reassurance that the difficult emotions will pass.
I’m running for my life
Metaphorical escape from challenging circumstances (repeated).
Pray I’ll make it through the night
Seeking strength to endure a challenging night.
Tell me it’ll be alright
Desire for assurance and comfort during a difficult time.
When I feel like hiding
Reiteration of the inclination to hide during challenging times (repeated).
Like I’m not even here
Feeling emotionally detached or invisible (repeated).
When I’m swollen in the fear
Experiencing intense fear or anxiety (repeated).
Tell me that you’re right here
Seeking the presence and support of someone else (repeated).
When I feel like hiding
Reiteration of the inclination to hide during challenging times (repeated).
Oh, oh, oh, oh...
Repetition emphasizing the emotional intensity (repeated).
Oh, oh, oh, oh...
-Oh, oh, oh, oh...
-Oh, oh, oh, oh...
-Find myself crying on a neighborhood street
Expressing vulnerability and sadness in a public space.
Looks I left off where I began
Acknowledging cyclical patterns of struggle and resilience.
But nothing lasts forever
Acknowledging the impermanence of situations.
Always made the ends meet
Finding solutions and combining elements to overcome challenges.
Gotta put the two together hand in hand
Recognizing the need to balance conflicting aspects of life.
I’m running for my life
Repetition of the theme, seeking strength and reassurance (repeated).
Pray I’ll make it through the night
-Tell me it’ll be alright
-When I feel like hiding
-Like I’m not even here
-When I’m swollen in the fear
-Tell me that you’re right here
-When I feel like hiding
-Oh, oh, oh, oh...
-Oh, oh, oh, oh...
-Oh, oh, oh, oh...
-Oh, oh, oh, oh...
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