Watch Closely
Unraveling Shadows: The Emotional Journey of 'Watch Closely'
Lyrics
Life was different from what it was before, I wasn't scared anymore
Life underwent a significant change, and fear was no longer present.
People changing time arranging in ways that I hadn't ever seen
People were changing, and time was unfolding in ways unfamiliar to the speaker.
Didn't know just what they had but I thought I'd give it a try
The speaker didn't fully understand what they had, but decided to give it a try.
I wasn't scared so I jumped in and I closed my eyes
Unafraid, the speaker took a leap, closing their eyes to embrace the unknown.
Different feelings that I'd never had, didn't think they were too bad
The speaker experienced new emotions, initially thinking they weren't negative.
The lights would get so blurry, but I'd always come back
Despite blurry moments, the speaker always returned from the challenges.
Waste away my nights with things I thought I'd never do
Nights were spent engaging in activities previously deemed unlikely.
What would my life be like if I just said no to you
The speaker reflects on the impact of saying "no" to someone in their life.
I used to think about it every single night
The speaker used to contemplate their choices every night.
I used to wonder whether I was wrong or right
Questions about right and wrong occupied the speaker's thoughts.
I'd lay for days slowly passing the time
Days were spent in contemplation, letting time pass slowly.
Now watch me closely as I quickly lose my mind
The speaker invites others to observe as they seemingly lose their sanity.
Life was different couldn't face the reasons why, I had no one by my side
Life was different, and the speaker felt alone without anyone by their side.
All this regret but I couldn't stop telling myself those lies
Regret lingers despite the speaker's persistent self-deception.
Family back home and their worried about me every day
Family at home worries about the speaker's well-being every day.
Come back to us safely dear were the words that they would pray
Prayers from family emphasize the importance of returning safely.
I used to think about it every single night
Similar to line 11, reflecting on choices and questioning right and wrong.
I used to wonder whether I was wrong or right
Continuation of self-reflection and questioning.
I'd lay for days slowly passing the time
Days pass slowly as the speaker contemplates their life.
Now watch me closely as I quickly lose my mind
Reiteration of the invitation to observe the speaker's mental decline.
Oh father where has the time gone
The speaker addresses their father, expressing a sense of time slipping away.
Oh mother it's been so long
The speaker addresses their mother, noting a significant passage of time.
Oh brother its time to make amends
The speaker addresses their brother, acknowledging the need for reconciliation.
Oh sister you don't have to play pretend
The speaker reassures their sister that pretending is unnecessary.
Oh sister what I did just wasn't fair
The speaker expresses remorse to their sister for something deemed unfair.
Oh brother I'm so sorry I wasn't there
The speaker apologizes to their brother for not being present.
Oh mother what have I done
The speaker questions their actions and expresses regret to their mother.
Oh father how can you still call me your son
The speaker questions how their father can still consider them a son.
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