Sinking In Shallow Water
Navigating the Depths: A Struggle Unheard
Lyrics
They say that you can't drown with floaties
Expressing skepticism or doubt about the effectiveness of safety measures ("floaties") in preventing drowning.
But I haven't even got in yet and I'm already choking
Feeling overwhelmed or suffocated even before facing a challenging situation, possibly a metaphor for life's difficulties.
They ask me why are you always nervous?
Others inquire about the constant nervousness, indicating a perceived pattern of anxiety.
I bet they think I do it on purpose
Believing that people think the nervousness is intentional or for attention, expressing frustration with potential misjudgments.
I'm sinking in shallow water
Metaphorically sinking in shallow water, suggesting struggles that may seem trivial to others but are deeply impactful personally.
Invisible waves pulling me under
Feeling pulled down by unseen forces, emphasizing the internal challenges that may not be apparent to those around.
I'm sinking in shallow water
Reiteration of the metaphor, emphasizing the depth of personal struggles.
Small Intrusive thoughts echo like thunder
Describing intrusive thoughts that are small yet powerful, comparing them to echoing thunder.
I try to be vocal with my worries
Attempting to communicate worries openly, but feeling unheard or misunderstood by others.
Sometimes I feel they listen, but they don't really hear
Perceiving a lack of genuine understanding despite efforts to express concerns.
They say you're manipulating all of our feelings
Facing accusations of manipulating emotions, potentially reflecting a struggle with how others perceive emotional expressions.
I bet they think I'm just attention seeking
Believing that others view expressions of distress as mere attention-seeking, expressing frustration with potential judgment.
I'm sinking in shallow water (shallow water)
Reiteration of sinking metaphor, emphasizing the emotional depth of the struggle.
Invisible waves pulling me under (pulling me under)
Highlighting the unseen forces (invisible waves) pulling the individual deeper into emotional turmoil.
I'm sinking in shallow water (shallow water)
Continuation of the sinking metaphor, emphasizing the personal difficulty despite external perceptions.
Small Intrusive thoughts echo like thunder (they echo like thunder)
Describing the intrusive thoughts as echoing like thunder, emphasizing their persistence and impact.
I've noticed they've started to brush it off
Observing others dismissing or ignoring personal struggles, possibly indicating a lack of empathy or understanding.
When I complain I guess they've had enough
Sensing a lack of patience from others when expressing complaints, leading to a feeling of being unheard or unimportant.
For them it's all the same, for me it's really tough
Expressing a contrast in the perception of the struggle—trivial for others but significantly challenging for the individual.
Maybe keeping quiet would be better off
Considering the possibility that keeping quiet about personal struggles might be a better approach, indicating a struggle with openness.
I'm sinking in shallow water (shallow water)
Reiteration of sinking metaphor, emphasizing the continued emotional descent.
Invisible waves pulling me under (pulling me under)
Emphasizing the force pulling the individual under, highlighting the internal battles that may not be apparent to others.
I'm sinking in shallow water
Repetition of the sinking metaphor, underscoring the ongoing personal struggles.
Small Intrusive thoughts echo like thunder
Reiteration of the persistence and impact of intrusive thoughts, comparing them to echoing thunder.
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