Lyrics
They make me feel more insane than I am
Expressing that external influences make the speaker feel more mentally unstable than their actual state.
But if I was I wouldn't know the difference
Reflecting that if the speaker were truly insane, they might not be aware of their condition.
My life's perception is of deep resentment
Describing the speaker's perception of life as deeply resentful.
Of all my loved ones who don't seem to accept it
Expressing frustration with loved ones who seem not to understand or accept the speaker's mental state.
It'll take awhile before I fall
Suggesting a delay or struggle before the speaker experiences a mental decline.
It'll take awhile before I fall
Reiteration of the anticipation of a mental decline.
I keep losing my head
Indicating a recurring loss of control or composure.
And wishing I was dead
Expressing a desire for death and a sense of despair.
I use to tell myself everything would be alright
Recalling a time when the speaker reassured themselves that everything would be okay.
The help available
Implying that the available support is not helpful and lacks authenticity.
Is as fake as usual
Commenting on the insincerity or ineffectiveness of the available help.
You use to tell me that everything would be alright
Referencing someone who used to assure the speaker that everything would be okay.
You use to tell me that everything would be alright
Repetition of the previous line, emphasizing the loss of that reassuring presence.
Documents and paperwork terrify
Expressing fear or anxiety related to documents and paperwork.
They use it all the time to wrongly justify
Criticizing the misuse of paperwork to wrongly justify actions or decisions.
Diagnosis is key while simultaneously
Suggesting the importance of a diagnosis while acknowledging the negative impact of being labeled as a monster.
Labels me a monster and tells me that's what I need
Highlighting the speaker's internal struggle with societal labels and the perceived necessity of a diagnosis.
It'll take no time before I fall
Repetition of the idea that a mental decline will happen swiftly.
It'll take no time before I fall
Emphasizing the inevitability of a rapid deterioration in mental health.
Stop losing your head
Encouraging someone else to stop losing control or composure.
And wishing you were dead
Echoing the earlier desire for death and a sense of hopelessness.
I need to tell myself everything will be alright
Expressing the need for self-reassurance despite difficulties.
The help available
Indicating that available help is truly challenging to access or utilize.
Is really difficult
Commenting on the difficulty of obtaining genuine assistance.
But I need to tell myself everything will be alright
Reiterating the need for self-reassurance despite the challenges of available help.
I need to tell myself everything will be alright
Repetition of the previous line, underscoring the importance of self-affirmation.
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