Dying Inside
Struggling with Demons: Rough Dreams' Powerful Tale of Inner Battles
Lyrics
She said, "you write the best songs when you're struggling"
Expressing that the best songs are written during difficult times.
"But you should really get your shit together, man".
A suggestion or advice to improve one's life situation.
I've been fighting these wars with the demons inside me
Describing a personal struggle with inner demons or personal challenges.
That drive me to drink. At the bottom, you'll find me
The inner struggles lead to the coping mechanism of drinking.
Alone in my mind
Feeling isolated and troubled within one's thoughts.
And dying inside
Expressing a sense of emotional deterioration or internal decline.
Woah oh oh ohhh
Reiteration of the emotional pain and deterioration being experienced.
I'm dying inside
-Woah oh oh ohhh
-I'm dying inside
-They say, "you should get even with your enemies".
Advice to seek revenge against adversaries.
At least, that's what the voices keep on telling me
Internal conflict influenced by external voices or societal expectations.
I've been fighting these wars with the demons inside me
Continuation of the inner struggles and their impact.
That drive me to drink. At the bottom, you'll find me
Linking inner demons to the habit of drinking as a coping mechanism.
Alone in my mind. Alone in my mind.
Emphasizing the isolation within one's own thoughts.
I know it scares you to death but I swear that I'm trying
Acknowledging the fear caused by personal struggles but expressing effort to overcome them.
To swim up for air but the stars aren't aligning
Struggling to find a solution despite sincere efforts.
I'm drowning tonight
Metaphorically drowning in difficulties and emotional turmoil.
And dying inside
Reiteration of the emotional decline and inner turmoil.
Woah oh oh ohhh
Repetition of the emotional distress and deterioration.
I'm dying inside
-Woah oh oh ohhh
-I'm dying inside
-I've been fighting these wars with the demons inside me
Continued struggle with inner demons leading to self-destructive behaviors.
That drive me to drink. At the bottom, you'll find me
Reiteration of the connection between inner demons and drinking.
Alone in my mind
Emphasizing the loneliness within one's thoughts.
And dying inside
Repetition of the theme of internal deterioration and emotional pain.
Woah oh oh ohhh
Final repetition of the emotional struggle and inner decline.
I'm dying inside
-Woah oh oh ohhh
-I'm dying inside
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