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Why would I want you to listen
Expressing reluctance for someone to listen, possibly to avoid burdening them.
Cos I don't wanna feel like a burden
Desiring not to feel like a burden to others.
And I know that you're your own person
Acknowledging the individuality of the listener.
And you've been fighting your demons
Acknowledging the listener's struggle with personal challenges.
So don't worry about me, I'll tell you I'm fine
Reassuring the listener not to worry about the speaker's well-being.
Won't let myself show you my mind
Intending to conceal the speaker's true thoughts and emotions.
I'll do what I can to survive
Committing to doing whatever it takes to survive.
Even if it ain't right, so
Accepting that survival actions may not always be morally right.
Why would I want you to listen
Reiterating the reluctance for someone to listen.
When I know it ain't gon make a difference
Expressing doubt that sharing will make a difference.
Feels like it's too late for solutions
Sensing a perceived lack of time for solutions.
Why you think I'm always looking for distractions
Explaining a tendency to seek distractions rather than facing issues.
And I'm so used to saying I'm fine
Admitting a habitual response of claiming everything is fine.
Won't let myself show you my mind
Repeating the intent to hide true thoughts and emotions.
Guess I'm too used to these lies
Acknowledging a familiarity with deception or lies.
Cos even a cage feels like home with time
Comparing the comfort of a cage to the familiarity of a certain life.
And you gave me too much time
Reflecting on the considerable time given to the speaker.
Now this life is something I'm used to, yeah
Expressing adaptation to a particular way of life.
Yeah this life is something I'm used to
Repeating the acceptance of a accustomed lifestyle.
See, my angel ain't by my side, she up in the clouds
Acknowledging the absence of a supportive figure, possibly an angel.
And it feels like my God's given up on me now, yeah
Feeling abandoned by a higher power.
So now there's no-one who'll save me yeah
Asserting self-reliance and a lack of external saviors.
I won't be saved
Declaring a resistance to being saved.
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