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Try to not hate living here
Expressing a desire to avoid hating the current living situation.
See my new niece grow up only through pictures
Observing the growth of a niece only through pictures, possibly indicating physical or emotional distance.
I'll probably get drunk again while I read Superman
Anticipating getting drunk while reading Superman, suggesting a coping mechanism.
Poring over the words like it's scripture
Reading and reflecting on something (possibly life) with great attention and seriousness.
Then wake up and do it over again
Repeating a cycle of activities without significant change.
Learn my life's just a brick through your window
Realizing that one's existence has a disruptive impact on others.
Hope to God we're gonna be fine
Expressing a hope for a positive outcome with a reliance on a higher power.
Really hope we're gonna be fine
Reiterating the hope for a positive outcome, emphasizing the importance of the situation.
But I'm getting so used to hearing, "No"
Getting accustomed to receiving negative responses or rejection.
Might lose the forest for the trees
Warning about the possibility of losing sight of the bigger picture due to focusing on details.
If I fall, I really don't think you'll hear me
Expressing doubt that personal struggles will be noticed or acknowledged by others.
I was so full of shit before all of this
Acknowledging a past lack of authenticity or sincerity.
Well now I feel completely empty
Feeling emotionally drained or hollow after a significant change or experience.
Spent a week lost in albums made by my friends
Spending time immersed in music created by friends, possibly as a source of solace.
Near the only thing that helps me feel rested
Finding comfort and rest in a particular element or aspect of life.
Hate myself for an hour for how angry I'm getting
Expressing self-hatred for becoming angry and frustrated within a short time.
Then feel worse for not being more effective
Feeling guilty for not being more productive or successful in dealing with challenges.
This really may be as good as it gets for a while
Accepting the current situation as the best possible outcome for the time being.
So try to be present
Encouraging oneself to be mindful and fully engaged in the present moment.
But I hear the bartender talk about his kids
Hearing a bartender's conversation about family, triggering feelings of jealousy.
In a way that makes me honestly jealous
Expressing a sense of hopelessness but acknowledging the need to continue with life's obligations.
All my hope's pretty gone
Expressing a desire for escapism through alcohol and music.
But the show must go on
Recognizing the persistence of challenges and the need to carry on despite difficulties.
So take a shot and hum along to some Elvis
Suggesting a momentary escape through taking a shot and enjoying music by Elvis.
But I wanna stumble through your downtown again
Expressing a desire to revisit and explore a familiar downtown area.
I wanna get sad without thinking it's over
Desiring to experience sadness without the burden of it being a conclusive or overwhelming feeling.
I wanna let down my guard
Expressing a wish to be vulnerable and open, letting go of defenses.
It shouldn't have to be this hard
Commenting on the perceived difficulty of maintaining emotional well-being.
For me to want to stay sober
Expressing the desire for sobriety despite the challenges and hardships.
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