Lyrics
It’s hard to toe the line
Struggling to conform to societal expectations or standards.
In these tattered ballet slippers of mine
Expressing the worn-out state of personal identity or self-expression.
It’s hard to know all the steps
Finding it challenging to understand the complexities of life.
When you don’t know the first thing
Being unfamiliar with the basics or fundamentals.
The first thing about confidence
Struggling with a lack of self-assurance or self-belief.
It’s hard to keep up the lies
Difficulty in maintaining false appearances or deceptive behavior.
Like all those times I said I was fine
Admitting to previously pretending to be okay when not.
It’s hard to see through the grayscale
Facing challenges in perceiving the world beyond a pessimistic view.
When all the roads in town just circle back to Pleasantville
Feeling stuck in a repetitive and mundane existence.
They’re questioning the authenticity
Being doubted or questioned about one's genuineness.
Of these blurry photos of me and I get it
Acknowledging the uncertainty surrounding personal identity.
'Cause I want to believe
Expressing a desire to believe in something, despite uncertainties.
But I just wanted to be someone other than me
Yearning to be a different person, possibly due to dissatisfaction.
Now I don’t know your address
Losing connection with someone or being unable to reach them.
'Cause you only live in the past
Living predominantly in the memories or experiences of the past.
And it’s hard for it to not catch up
Struggling with the consequences of the past catching up.
Even if you run all night
Despite efforts, it's challenging to escape or outrun the past.
'Cause the past runs like clockwork
Comparing the predictability of the past to clockwork.
And I just run on spite
Persisting in actions fueled by resentment or defiance.
These jeans don’t fit me like they used to
Physical changes symbolize a shift in personal identity or self-image.
And these genes don't fit me like they used to
Genetic changes may reflect a departure from one's roots or origins.
These dreams don’t fit me like they used to
Evoking a sense of disillusionment with unrealized aspirations or goals.
They’re questioning the authenticity
Reiteration of skepticism regarding self-representation in photos.
Of these blurry photos of me and I get it
Understanding the doubts surrounding personal authenticity.
'Cause I want to believe
Desiring to believe in something despite uncertainties.
But I just wanted to be someone other than me
Reaffirming the wish to be someone other than oneself.
Yeah I get it
Continuation of the desire for a different identity.
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