Something New
Reflections of Self-Discovery: Unveiling Unspoken Words
Lyrics
Was feeling like I needed something new
Expresses a desire for change or something different in life.
So I got a new tattoo
Indicates the choice of getting a new tattoo as a symbolic or tangible change.
I let an apprentice play my therapist
Suggests using the tattoo session as a therapeutic experience with an apprentice playing the role of a therapist.
For an hour or two
Highlights the temporary nature of the therapy session lasting an hour or two.
I wonder what he thinks of me
Reflects on the artist's curiosity about the apprentice's perception of them.
I wonder what I might have said wrong
Shares uncertainty about potential mistakes in communication during the therapy session.
Cause when I speak sometimes
Addresses the disconnect between the mind and mouth during speech.
I think my mind and my mouth aren’t connected at all
Expresses ongoing self-doubt and concern about others' opinions.
I’ll always wonder what they think of me
Expresses a perpetual curiosity about how others perceive the artist.
Alone is always where I’d rather be
Indicates a preference for solitude despite the desire for social validation.
But the ghosts that hide in my closet remind me
Introduces the presence of haunting memories or unresolved issues.
In whispers while I sleep
Describes how these haunting thoughts manifest during sleep in subtle whispers.
And even if I’d like to forget
Expresses a desire to forget the past but acknowledges the difficulty in doing so.
They remember every word I’ve ever said
Highlights the lasting impact of words spoken in the past, suggesting a sense of regret.
I was just a stupid kid back then
Acknowledges past mistakes, emphasizing the artist's youthful ignorance.
How long will I be carrying all the weight for him
Ponders the duration of carrying the burden of past mistakes, possibly related to someone else.
Cause I’ve been carrying it all
Emphasizes the enduring weight of the artist's past actions and decisions.
And even if I’d like to forget
Reiterates the difficulty of forgetting the past and its repercussions.
They remember every word I’ve ever said
Reemphasizes the impact of past words, suggesting a theme of remorse or self-reflection.
I was just a stupid kid back then
Repeats acknowledgment of past mistakes as the result of youthful ignorance.
I’m peeling dead skin off my tattoo
Describes a physical act of peeling dead skin off the tattoo, symbolizing a desire for renewal.
Wishing one day I could feel like I’m brand new
Expresses a wish for a fresh start or a sense of being reborn.
But I can’t forget all the words my mouth said
Highlights the difficulty in forgetting past words spoken without careful consideration.
That my mind didn’t get to think through
Underlines the consequence of impulsive speech and the subsequent lack of thoughtful reflection.
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