What We Do
Embracing Escapism: Finding Comfort in Distraction
Lyrics
I rearranged the furniture again
The speaker frequently rearranges their furniture, possibly as a coping mechanism or a way to regain control.
Made another list of books I'll buy and never open
The speaker creates lists of books they intend to buy but expects not to read, reflecting a sense of procrastination or escapism.
Always something to do
Emphasizes a constant need for activity or occupation in the speaker's life.
Gotta be on the move
Expresses a restless nature, always needing to be on the move or engaged in something.
Lose myself in losing track of time
The speaker gets lost in activities, deliberately losing track of time to escape or distract from their thoughts.
An optical illusion to distract me from my mind
Suggests using optical illusions to divert attention and avoid confronting inner thoughts.
The moment I feel
Refers to a specific moment when emotions or reality become apparent.
It all becomes real
At that moment, the speaker acknowledges and faces the reality of the situation.
That's what we do
Repeated affirmation of a certain behavior as a shared trait among individuals; "That's what we do" may imply a common coping mechanism or habit.
That's what we do
-There's nothing wrong with you
-That's what we do
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-There's nothing wrong with you
-That's what we do
Reiterates the shared nature of the behavior, emphasizing its normalcy.
Isolate from everything outside
Describes isolating oneself from external influences, possibly to protect against negative emotions.
Arm myself with dopamine and tunnel vision eyes
The speaker uses dopamine and tunnel vision to shield themselves from distractions and focus on a specific goal or thought.
I bury my head
Metaphorically burying the head, indicating a desire to avoid or escape from reality.
I hide in my bed and hope that it all goes away
The speaker retreats to their bed, hoping that problems will disappear on their own.
Don't worry about me
The speaker reassures others not to worry about them, projecting a facade of well-being.
All good, I'm fine
Despite the reassurance, the speaker acknowledges that everything is not truly "all good" or fine.
You got your problems
The speaker deflects attention from their own problems by pointing out the problems of others.
Don't need mine
Declares a lack of need for others to deal with the speaker's issues.
Convincing myself
The speaker tries to convince themselves that they do not require assistance or support.
That I don't need help
Rejection of the idea of needing help or acknowledging vulnerability.
No no no
Repeated denial, emphasizing the resistance to seeking help or facing personal challenges.
That's what we do
Continued repetition of the behavior, reinforcing its perceived normalcy and downplaying any associated issues.
That's what we do
-There's nothing wrong with you
-That's what we do
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-There's nothing wrong with you
-That's what we do
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-That's what we do
-There's nothing wrong with you
-That's what we do
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-There's nothing wrong with you
-That's what we do
-That's what we do
-That's what we do
-There's nothing wrong with you
-That's what we do
-That's what we do
-That's what we do
-There's nothing wrong with you
-That's what we do
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-There's nothing wrong with you
-That's what we do
-That's what we do
-That's what we do
-There's nothing wrong with you
-That's what we do
Final affirmation of the shared behavior, asserting that there is nothing wrong with individuals who engage in these coping mechanisms.
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