Same Old Damage
Navigating Emotional Turbulence: Same Old Damage by The Wombats
Lyrics
I think I've been up for days
I've been awake for an extended period.
Tryna make a bend look straight
Attempting to conceal or change a truth.
You've got the fingers and I've got the buttons to press
You have influence/control, and I have the means to act.
Locked in your breastplate
Emotionally guarded or protected.
On a hill that gets no rain
In a challenging situation with little reward.
You've got the tape and I've got the script in my bag
You possess evidence, and I have a plan ready.
I've got one too many thoughts
Feeling overwhelmed by excessive thoughts.
I've got one too many thoughts
-And all I feel is the same old damage
Experiencing repeated emotional harm.
You're hard to leave behind
Struggling to move on from a person or situation.
It's hard to tell this to my family
Difficulty communicating a challenging truth to family.
To make the darkness light
Attempting to bring positivity to a difficult situation.
You know it's not quite my vibe
Not aligned with my usual style or preference.
To give pearls of advice
Uncharacteristic to give advice.
Perhaps it'd be alright if we slept together
Suggesting a close connection or intimacy.
Happiness is just a moonbow in the spring time
Happiness is elusive and fleeting.
I've got one too many thoughts
Continuing to grapple with excessive thoughts.
I've got one too many thoughts
-And all I feel is the same old damage
Repeating the experience of emotional harm.
You're hard to leave behind
A person or situation is difficult to leave behind.
It's hard to tell this to my family
Struggling to communicate with family about inner turmoil.
To make the darkness light
Seeking to bring light to a dark situation.
And I can't find the words
Unable to express feelings verbally.
My sensations they blur
Sensations are unclear or confusing.
In your breastplate I toss and turn
Restless emotions within an emotionally guarded state.
I should stay in the moment
Recognizing the need to stay present in the moment.
I should stay in the moment
-Maybe deep down I yearn
Subconsciously desiring familiarity, even if it causes harm.
For the same old damage
Repeating the cycle of emotional damage.
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