Lyrics
Sleep is a lover that has long since forgotten me
Sleep, symbolized as a lover, no longer provides comfort or solace.
No longer 'round to tell me where my introspection should be
The absence of guidance from sleep leaves the speaker lost in introspection.
Our bodies grow but we're still stuck in the same state of mind
Despite physical growth, the speaker feels trapped in a stagnant state of mind.
Faithfully repeating the same habits time after time
Routine behavior is persistently repeated, reflecting a lack of progress.
Paranoia seems to be my very best friend
Paranoia is described as a constant companion to the speaker.
I wish he'd go away I never want to see him again
The speaker desires to be free from paranoia, expressing a wish to see it leave.
I'm tired of this confusion and illusion
Frustration with confusion and illusion present in the speaker's thoughts.
Built within my brain, built within my brain
The source of confusion and illusion is acknowledged as being within the speaker's mind.
Smoke all the weed so I can cover my anxiety
Escaping anxiety is attempted through the use of marijuana.
Maybe a drink to uncover my self-esteem
Alcohol is used as a means to reveal or boost the speaker's self-esteem.
I'm growing old but there's not much I can do to turn back time
Despite aging, the speaker feels helpless in reversing the passage of time.
So I'll do everything I can do to slow down my mind
Efforts are made to slow down the racing thoughts and concerns in the speaker's mind.
But paranoia seems to be my very best friend
Paranoia remains a persistent and close companion to the speaker.
I wish he'd go away I never want to see him again
The speaker expresses a strong desire for paranoia to leave permanently.
I'm tired of this confusion and illusion
Frustration with confusion and illusion persists in the speaker's experience.
I built within my brain
The origin of confusion and illusion is reiterated as being within the speaker's mind.
And paranoia seems to be my very best friend
Paranoia continues to be described as a significant and unwelcome companion.
I wish he'd go away I never want to see him again
The speaker expresses a strong desire for paranoia to permanently depart.
I'm tired of this confusion and illusion
Frustration with confusion and illusion endures within the speaker.
I've built within my brain, built within my brain
Confusion and illusion are acknowledged as constructs within the speaker's mind.
Built within my brain, built within my brain
Repetition emphasizes that confusion and illusion are deeply ingrained in the speaker's psyche.
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