Lyrics
Oh I'd rather keep my head down
Expressing a preference for avoiding interaction
Than have a conversation
Prefer silence over engaging in conversation
So forgive me if I step out
Apologizing for leaving before getting to know someone
Before making your acquaintance
Departing before establishing a connection
I'd rather walk in silence
Desiring solitude over speaking
I just can't think of what to say
Difficulty in finding words to express
Besides "My god, it's such a nice day"
Using a basic comment about the weather
Can you relate
Asking if the listener can empathize
On this island that I swam to
Feeling isolated, distant from others
Lonely corner in a crowded room
Sense of being alone in a crowded place
I'm watching all the people
Observing others' social ease
And somehow they know what to do
Others seem confident while feeling lost
But I'm standing here alone
Standing alone without direction
And there's nowhere to go
Feeling stuck without options
Yeah something is missing from my code
Perceiving something missing within oneself
So why don't you
Suggesting the listener talk to someone else
Find someone better to talk to
Encouraging the listener to find another person to converse with
And I'll just sit here and watch you
Opting to watch rather than engage
And try to think of something to say
Attempting to think of something to say
And wonder
Questioning the importance of getting to know someone better
If I got to know you better
Doubting the significance of deeper connections
Would it even matter
Uncertain if efforts to connect will make a difference
Well I won't find out this way
Resigned to not finding out through current actions
'Cause today I'll stay
Deciding to remain isolated for the day
Today I'll stay
-Isolated
Feeling disconnected and alone
On this island
Metaphorical reference to self-imposed isolation
That I created
Recognizing the self-made state of isolation
That's where I am
Acknowledging the current position in isolation
On this island that I swam to
Reiterating the feeling of being alone in a crowd
Lonely corner in a crowded room
Desire to engage in conversation despite inhibition
I just want to get up and talk to you
Expressing a wish to approach but unable to
But I don't move
Lamenting the inability to take action
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