Inside
Embracing Solitude: Patti Rothberg's Insightful Journey Within
Lyrics
I haven't done a thing today
I haven't accomplished anything today.
I'm just sittin' around, wastin' time away
I'm idling, passing time without a purpose.
And even if I wanted to
Even if I desired to do something,
I can go outside, there ain't nothing to do
I can go outside, but there's nothing to engage in.
Aaaaaoooowwww
(Vocal expression)
Think I'll write a letter home
Considering writing a letter to inform everyone that I'm content in solitude.
Tellin' everybody that I'm happy alone
Expressing happiness in being alone.
And maybe if I play the role
By playing a role, I may be able to distance myself emotionally.
I can roll myself into a big black hole
Suggesting a desire to escape or isolate.
I can roll myself on down the line
Continuing the façade of being fine when interacting with others.
Tellin' everybody that I'm just fine
Assuring others that everything is okay.
My troubled mind I can't confide
Internal struggles that can't be shared with others.
Though we are all the same
Highlighting a shared human experience despite differences.
Inside, inside
(Chorus) Reiteration of the internal nature of the challenges.
Inside, inside
-I've been thinkin' about my friends
Reflecting on friends who claim loyalty until the end.
Sayin' they'll be with me till the bitter end
Doubting the depth of these friendships.
I don't know how we can get that far
Questioning the possibility of lasting connections.
When I don't even know who the hell they are
Expressing uncertainty about knowing the true nature of friends.
I can roll myself on down the line
Repeating the act of projecting a positive image to others.
Tellin' everybody that I'm just fine
Assuring others of well-being despite inner turmoil.
My troubled mind I can't confide
Struggling with internal conflicts but unable to share.
Though we are all the same
Highlighting shared struggles within humanity.
Inside, inside
(Chorus) Reiteration of the internal nature of the challenges.
Inside, inside
-I can roll myself on down the line
Continuing the act of presenting a positive facade.
Tellin' everybody that I'm just fine
Reassuring others about well-being despite internal struggles.
My troubled mind I can't confide
Dealing with internal conflicts privately.
Though we are all the same
Highlighting shared struggles within humanity.
Inside, inside
(Chorus) Reiteration of the internal nature of the challenges.
Inside, inside
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