Play It by Fear
Navigating the Abyss: The Sonder Bombs' Struggle with Self and Society
Lyrics
Why does it feel like I'll
Expressing frustration or difficulty in achieving success or doing things correctly.
Never get it right
Feeling a persistent sense of failure or inadequacy.
All at the same time
Experiencing various challenges simultaneously.
The articles pinned to my wall
Referring to media coverage or reminders of achievements on the wall.
Convince me I've got it all
Feeling pressured by external perceptions of success.
Friendships rise and fall
Noting the fluctuating nature of friendships.
All the time
Highlighting the constant change in relationships.
But at the end of the day
Reflecting on the challenges faced throughout the day.
I can't say that I'm okay
Expressing difficulty in admitting emotional struggles.
Problems that remain
Acknowledging unresolved issues and difficulties.
Are still mine
Taking ownership of personal problems.
I'm too big of a nihilist
Identifying as a nihilist, someone who rejects traditional values and beliefs.
For a world like this, I know
Expressing a mismatch between personal philosophy and the world.
When I look at my life ahead
Doubting the purpose or direction of one's future.
Well I don't see why I'd go
Questioning the motivation to continue on the current life path.
I'm too big of a narcissist
Acknowledging narcissistic tendencies.
To go out like this, it shows
Rejecting a undesirable outcome for oneself.
I've always been a coward but
Admitting a history of cowardice, a lack of courage.
That's just something everybody already knows
Stating that this cowardice is a well-known aspect of their identity.
Wish I was free
Expressing a desire for freedom from constraints.
Not locked in a cage
Feeling confined or restricted.
Wasted nights and days
Regretting wasted time and opportunities.
The feathers pinned into my side
Referring to burdens or regrets represented metaphorically as feathers.
Make it hard to unsubscribe
Struggling to disengage from unwanted commitments or responsibilities.
To things I never wanted for my life
Expressing dissatisfaction with the current life situation.
If you would peel back all my skin
Suggesting vulnerability and a desire for transparency.
Deciphering my intention
Describing the challenge of understanding personal motivations.
I think that I could really let you in
Expressing a willingness to open up emotionally.
I'm too big of a nihilist
Reiterating a nihilistic perspective on the world.
For a world like this, I know
Expressing a lack of alignment with societal values.
When I look at my life ahead
Reiterating doubts about the future.
Well I don't see why I'd go
Questioning the motivation to continue on the current life path.
I'm too big of a narcissist
Reiterating narcissistic tendencies.
To go out like this, it shows
Rejecting a undesirable outcome for oneself.
I've always been a coward but
Admitting a history of cowardice, a lack of courage.
That's just something everybody already knows
Stating that this cowardice is a well-known aspect of their identity.
I'm too big of a nihilist
Reiterating a nihilistic perspective on life.
When I look ay my life ahead
Reflecting on doubts about the future.
I'm too big of a narcissist
Reiterating narcissistic tendencies.
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