Brain Drain
Navigating the Maze of Longing: The Brain Drain Journey
Lyrics
Sometimes I feel really glad
Sometimes, the singer feels genuinely happy.
Looking back at the fun we've had
Reflecting on the enjoyable experiences from the past.
But sometimes I want so much more
At times, the singer desires more than the current struggle (tug of war).
Than this tug of war, I'm longing for
Expressing a longing for something beyond the current challenges.
Swinging scenes in magazines
Referring to alluring images in magazines, now distant dreams.
They're just distant dreams now
Highlighting the unattainable nature of those dreams.
Some say it feels really bad
Some find it distressing when criticized by others.
When those vicious tongues begin to wag
Negative consequences of gossip and rumors.
But somehow all those paper lies
Suggesting that false stories numb or distract people.
Just anaesthetise the passers by
The lies make people unaware or indifferent.
The faceless clowns that put me down
Referring to faceless critics who undermine confidence.
Don't bring me down
Asserting resilience against negativity.
I'm lost inside this brain drain, taking me over
Feeling overwhelmed and consumed by a mental drain.
Somehow, I get to play the fame game
Despite challenges, engaging in the pursuit of fame.
Lost inside this brain drain, I used to long for
Previously desired situations are now draining.
A call to action, a strange attraction
Expressing a desire for a motivating event.
Somehow I'm not ready for
Not prepared for feeling bored and wanting more.
Feeling bored and wanting more
Experiencing dissatisfaction and a desire for novelty.
The radio plays like a uniform
Comparing radio content to a monotonous uniform.
And dips you brains in chloroform
Imagery of radio dulling or numbing the mind.
They're so concerned, the spoken word
Concern about the impact of spoken words.
Seems so absurd
Finding spoken words absurd or meaningless.
I'm lost inside this brain drain, taking me over
Continued feeling of being overwhelmed and drained.
Somehow, I get to play the fame game
Persisting in pursuing fame despite challenges.
Lost inside this brain drain, I used to long for
The previously desired state is now draining.
A call to action, a strange attraction
Desiring a compelling event or attraction.
It's never the way it goes
Expressing frustration about the unpredictability of life.
Just in time, too late to know
Realization comes too late, missing opportunities.
I've realized, I'm lost inside, I'm mesmerized
Acknowledging being captivated and absorbed by the situation.
I'm lost inside this brain drain, taking me over
Reiteration of feeling lost in mental exhaustion.
Somehow, I get to play the fame game
Persisting in the pursuit of fame despite challenges.
Lost inside this brain drain, I used to long for
Previously desired situations are now draining.
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