Lyrics
Gunshots echo through the street
Gunshots are audible in the street, creating a tense atmosphere.
People running with fast feet
People are fleeing quickly in response to the gunshots.
In the fog I run home
The singer is running home, possibly seeking safety in the midst of chaos.
Hit the lights I need to sleep
The singer arrives home and urgently turns off the lights to rest/sleep.
I can't tell what I'm thinking about
Uncertainty about the thoughts running through the singer's mind.
Is this heaven or is this hell?
Pondering whether the current situation feels like heaven or hell.
Gunshots are driving me insane
The repeated gunshots are causing a heightened state of mental distress.
I've been outside since midnight, the shots have gotten me
The singer has been outside since midnight, emphasizing the prolonged exposure to the unsettling sound of gunshots.
Gunshots are driving me insane
Reiteration of the mental impact of continuous gunshots.
I've been outside since midnight, the shots have gotten me
Continued emphasis on the prolonged exposure to gunshots, intensifying the psychological toll.
I lay there so silent
The singer lies in silence, possibly reflecting on the gravity of the situation.
I lay there so still
Emphasizing the stillness, suggesting a moment of contemplation or fear.
I lay hearing those gunshots
The singer hears the ongoing gunshots while lying in silence.
(I think) My life is through
An existential thought - the singer believes their life may be in jeopardy.
I can't tell what I'm thinking about
Reiteration of the confusion and uncertainty in the singer's thoughts.
Is this heaven or is this hell?
The question of whether the current situation is akin to heaven or hell persists.
Gunshots are driving me insane
Continuous exposure to gunshots is taking a toll on the singer's sanity.
I've been outside since midnight, the shots have gotten me
Reiteration of the prolonged exposure to gunshots since midnight.
Gunshots are driving me insane
Continued impact of gunshots on the singer's mental state.
I've been outside since midnight, the shots have gotten me
Stressful experiences persist as the singer remains outside, affected by the ongoing shots.
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