3 AM
Navigating the Night: Embracing Imperfections and Finding Joy at 3 AM
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My eyes are open, staring straight at the ceiling
Expressing wakefulness, contemplating life while looking at the ceiling.
Time is ticking and I can't even notice it passing me by
Noticing time passing unnoticed, reflecting on the fleeting nature of time.
When all of my thoughts are just coming to life
Thoughts coming to life, possibly creative or introspective in nature.
Try not to be embarrassed, failure comes before success
Acknowledging the inevitability of failure on the path to success.
But all my failures are the very things I try to suppress
Struggling to suppress and overcome personal failures.
Asking myself, could I ever be enough?
Self-doubt, questioning one's worthiness and adequacy.
'Cause every heartbreak makes me feel like I've had enough
Heartbreaks making the person feel overwhelmed and exhausted.
I think I'm prеtty but sometimes I wanna change
Conflicting feelings about self-image, a desire for change.
I try not to comparе but now look at me
Resisting comparison but succumbing to it, leading to self-reflection.
Scrolling through every page, hoping one day that could be me, and
Yearning for a better future, scrolling through possibilities.
All of these things are the things that cross my mind
Various thoughts crossing the mind.
All of these thoughts are the ones that pass me by
Reflecting on passing thoughts that go unnoticed.
When I'm staring at my phone, thinking I should be asleep
Late-night phone use, struggling with the need for sleep.
But instead I'm looking up, counting all these little sheep and
Using the metaphor of counting sheep, possibly to induce sleep.
All of these things are the things that cross my mind
Reiteration of various thoughts crossing the mind.
All of these thoughts are the ones that pass me by
Reiteration of passing thoughts going unnoticed.
That pass me by
Emphasizing thoughts that go unnoticed.
That pass me by
Repeating the idea of thoughts passing by.
That pass me by at 3am
Highlighting the time of 3 am, a recurring theme.
Da-da-da-da-da-da-da-da-da
Repeating a nonspecific vocalization, possibly conveying emotions.
Da-da-da-da-da-da-da-da-da
-Da-da-da-da-da-da-da-da-da, mm
-I get tired of trying to play the role of perfect
Expressing fatigue from portraying perfection.
When all I am's the understudy of imperfect
Acknowledging imperfection and being a secondary figure.
When people say, "I think you're the best"
Questioning genuine praise and acceptance in messy moments.
I think, "Would they love me in all of my mess"
Wondering if one's true self would be loved despite flaws.
They say smile more 'cause smiling is contagious
Contrasting societal advice with personal feelings of sadness.
But all I'm coming down with is a case of sadness
Struggling with emotions, implying a mental health challenge.
Faith will be my cure
Finding solace and strength in faith during difficult times.
But some days are just harder to lift my hands, and
Struggling on certain days despite faith.
All of these things are the things that cross my mind
Reiteration of various thoughts crossing the mind.
All of these thoughts are the ones that pass me by
Reiteration of passing thoughts going unnoticed.
When I'm staring at my phone, thinking I should be asleep
Similar to line 13, struggling with sleep and phone use.
But instead I'm looking up, counting all these little sheep and
Using the sheep metaphor again, emphasizing restlessness.
All of these things are the things that cross my mind
Reiteration of various thoughts crossing the mind.
All of these thoughts are the ones that pass me by
Reiteration of passing thoughts going unnoticed.
That pass me by
Emphasizing thoughts that go unnoticed and persist.
That pass me by
-That pass me by
-Then I hear a voice
Introducing a comforting voice, providing reassurance and advice.
That quiets my soul
-And drowns out the noise
-And says to me
-"You don't have to fight this alone
-Joy is in your morning, too
-I'm giving you all you need
-Take a deep breath
-The answer is rest
-Know that all things
-Won't seem so bad in the morning
-I will show you the good that's ahead"
-'Cause all of these things that keep you up at night
-All of these things that take you on a ride
-Don't let them hurt you 'cause they don't deserve your time
-Your heart was made for more than all of these words
-So all of these things that keep you up at night (All of these things, yeah)
-All of these are the thoughts that will pass by (Pass by)
-That will pass by
-That will pass by
-That will pass by at 3am
-Da-da-da-da-da-da-da-da-da
-Da-da-da-da-da-da-da-da-da
-Da-da-da-da-da-da-da-da-da, mm (All these things that cross my mind)
-Da-da-da-da-da-da-da-da-da
-Da-da-da-da-da-da-da-da-da (That cross my mind)
-Da-da-da-da-da-da-da-da-da, mm (At 3am)
Reiteration of the recurring time, possibly implying resolution or comfort.
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