Altered State
Embracing Life's Contradictions: Altered State by Teddy Thompson
Lyrics
So far things have been all right
Expressing that things have been going well so far.
No complaints, oh, this is the good life
Content with life, experiencing the "good life" without complaints.
But sometimes I need more
Feeling a need for something more in life.
Just to get up and out the door
Seeking additional motivation or inspiration to face daily challenges.
I like to live in an altered state
Expressing a preference for an altered state of consciousness.
It makes me love all the things I hate
Finding a positive aspect in an altered state, appreciating things more.
And I'm happy to be alive
Expressing happiness and gratitude for being alive.
Don't want to come off too straight
Desire to avoid appearing too conventional or mainstream.
I like to put on my happy face
Putting on a cheerful facade while dealing with inner struggles.
While I cry on the inside
Conveying inner emotional conflict despite outward positivity.
Is it so hard to be happy
Questioning the difficulty of maintaining happiness.
That I struggle to feel just okay
Struggling to feel emotionally okay despite efforts.
And I need a lift just to get through
Expressing the need for a boost to cope with daily challenges.
Just to get up to normal with you
Striving to reach a normal state of being with others.
I like to live in an altered state
Reiterating the preference for an altered state for a positive perspective.
It makes me love all the things I hate
Finding love and appreciation for things previously disliked.
And I'm happy to be alive
Expressing happiness and gratitude for life.
Don't want to come off too straight laced
Desire to avoid appearing too rigid or conventional.
I like to put on my happy face
Maintaining a cheerful exterior while dealing with inner turmoil.
While I cry on the inside
Experiencing emotional pain internally while presenting a happy face.
Yeah, sometimes I need more
Reiterating the need for something more in life.
Just to get up off the floor
Seeking motivation to rise above difficulties.
I like to live in an altered state
Expressing a continued preference for an altered state for positivity.
It makes me love the things I hate
Finding love and appreciation for things previously disliked.
And I'm happy to be alive
Expressing happiness and gratitude for life.
Don't want to come off too straight laced
Desire to avoid appearing too rigid or conventional.
I like to put on my happy face
Maintaining a cheerful exterior while dealing with inner turmoil.
While I cry on the inside
Experiencing emotional pain internally while presenting a happy face.
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