Circus in My Mind
Circus of Despair: Battling Inner Monsters in the Mind
Lyrics
A circus in my mind
A representation of turmoil and chaos within the speaker's thoughts, likened to a circus in their mind.
And I’ll never be content
The speaker expresses a persistent dissatisfaction or lack of contentment.
All the things I’ve ever loved Taken by monsters in my head Am I allowed to live
Personal interests and passions have been taken away by internal struggles or psychological "monsters." The speaker questions their right to live.
In a pool of my regret
The speaker feels immersed in regret, possibly reflecting on past decisions or actions.
A circus in my mind
Reiteration of the metaphorical circus in the speaker's mind, emphasizing perpetual unrest.
And I’ll never be content
Reiterates the enduring discontent in the speaker's mind.
Feels like a circus in my mind And I’m trapped here all the time This lonely circus I despise Dissolving my third eye
Describes the mental state as a lonely circus, expressing disdain for the internal struggles that dissolve the speaker's perception or awareness.
There’s no peace here There’s no love here
Emphasizes the absence of peace, love, and joy in the speaker's mental space, replaced by fear.
There’s no joy here
Reiterates the absence of peace in the speaker's mental environment.
Pump you with fear
Suggests a negative influence, with the speaker feeling pumped with fear.
I can drop you in a heartbeat I’m cold and heartless Fuckin hate me
The speaker asserts their capability to abandon or harm others without remorse, expressing a cold and heartless demeanor.
I fuckin hate me
Reiterates the speaker's self-loathing, reinforcing a negative self-perception.
I don’t need you
Declares independence, stating that the speaker doesn't need someone or something.
I don’t need you
Reiterates the speaker's assertion of independence from external influences.
You don’t live here
Asserts that the addressed entity does not belong or exist in the speaker's fearful world.
In my world of fear
Highlights the pervasive nature of fear in the speaker's world.
It’s takin over
Describes the overwhelming influence of fear taking control.
Takin over
Reiterates the idea of fear gaining dominance in the speaker's life.
I’ll drop you from my life Righteous anger keeps me Warm at night
The speaker asserts the act of removing someone from their life, finding warmth in righteous anger.
Feels like a circus in my mind And I’m trapped here all the time This lonely circus I despise Dissolving my third eye
Reiteration of the lonely and despised circus, emphasizing the dissolution of the speaker's perception or understanding.
The monsters tell me Don’t put up a fight The monsters tell me It’ll be alright
Voices in the speaker's mind, likely representing inner struggles, advise against resistance and promise resolution.
(Demon: Just listen to the voices in your head Baby girl you’d be better off dead)
A dialogue with a demon or negative force, suggesting self-harm or a bleak outlook on life.
I don’t need you
Repeats the declaration of independence and not needing someone or something.
I don’t need you You don’t live her In my world of fear
Reiterates the absence of the addressed entity in the speaker's world of fear.
(Demon: I’ll show you fear in a handful of dust Baby girl it’s just you and us)
The demon's voice emphasizes inducing fear and the speaker being alone with them.
Feels like a circus in my mind And I’m trapped here all the time This lonely circus I despise Dissolving my third eye
Final repetition of the circus metaphor, underscoring the persistent and despised mental state.
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