Brand New Shame
Confronting Inner Battles: Brand New Shame
Lyrics
Wake up in a new pain
Waking up to a new source of pain.
Reminds me of yesterday
Reflecting on the pain from the previous day.
How can I bear this weight
Expressing the difficulty of carrying a heavy emotional burden.
A pocketful of brand new shame
Carrying a burden of guilt or regret, symbolized as "brand new shame."
Gotta find comfort
Seeking solace or relief.
It's for a good cause
Engaging in an action for a noble cause.
But you know what it becomes
Awareness that the initial good intention may turn into something negative.
The start to a brand new shame
Recognizing the beginning of a new cycle of guilt or shame.
I've got war in my brain
Experiencing internal conflict or turmoil.
Tonight I want to run
Desire to escape or avoid the inner struggles.
But plans fell through
Original plans for escape not materializing.
Lately I've come to admit
Acknowledging a recent realization.
It's time for a conversation
Understanding the need for open communication.
Cause it's good to pass the days
Finding value in passing time through conversation about personal struggles.
Talking about this brand new shame
Discussing and confronting the new source of shame.
I do it to myself
Taking responsibility for self-inflicted pain.
When I'm high on some horse
Engaging in destructive behavior, possibly drug use ("high on some horse").
When I'm high on some shame
Participating in activities that lead to shame.
You better shape up
Encouragement to improve oneself.
This war in my brain
Acknowledging ongoing internal conflict.
It's time to give
Decision to give life another chance.
This life one more try
Encouraging a personal transformation or renewal.
To shed your skin
Symbolic call to discard old ways and habits.
Shed your skin
Repetition for emphasis on shedding the old self.
Baby shed your skin
Encouraging someone (possibly a partner) to undergo personal growth.
Baby shed your skin
Reiterating the plea for personal transformation.
Baby shed your skin
Continuing the call for shedding old habits and embracing change.
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