Who Told You
Unveiling Self-Reflection: The Depths of Personal Accountability
Lyrics
It all makes sense now I've calmed down
Realization and clarity have come after calming down.
I should have seen it coming from miles down the road
There were signs that should have been anticipated earlier.
But at the time we never think
In the moment, people often overlook the possibility of their own contribution to the situation.
That it might have been ourselves to blame at all
Reflecting on the idea that one might be at fault.
You shudder and beat your chest
Expressing physical and emotional distress.
But you'll never warm yourself up believe me
Despite the distress, finding solace is challenging.
Where were you I'd made it through
Questioning the absence of support during a difficult time.
But only god can judge me now, I hope he's in
Seeking divine judgment and intervention in the situation.
Why do hearts break when we are on our own?
Reflecting on the emotional pain when alone.
Just when you need to pump the life back in yourself
The struggle to find motivation and resilience when needed.
And why do earthquakes happen miles away?
Questioning the occurrence of unrelated disasters when personal difficulties arise.
When I only want the open ground to swallow me
Expressing a desire to escape from the challenges.
Who told you I'd not come through?
Challenging someone who doubted the speaker's ability to overcome obstacles.
Before I could speak to you in my defense
Expressing the desire to defend oneself when given the opportunity.
Who made you the righteous one?
Questioning the moral authority of someone passing judgment.
When I'd only turned around for half an hour
Defending actions that were taken within a short period.
Why do chalk lines tell an empty tale
Questioning the significance of evidence that doesn't convey the full story.
Surely its bad enough to end up on the floor
Reflecting on the undesirable outcome of a situation.
And you can scratch your chin
Skepticism about others truly understanding the situation.
And think you understand
Recognizing that understanding is not always easy.
And how can you know
Questioning others' ability to comprehend internal struggles.
What's going on inside my head?
Expressing the difficulty of sharing one's thoughts and feelings.
Maybe I'm better off alive than in my bed
Contemplating whether being alive is better than dealing with internal turmoil.
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