Listen. Don't Panic
Navigating Darkness: Unveiling the Depths of 'Listen. Don't Panic'
Lyrics
Maps are not,
Maps don't serve their usual purpose or function.
What I think they are,
They don't guide properly as expected, leading to being lost.
They leave me lost at night,
Feeling directionless and confused, akin to ships lost in darkness.
Just like ships in the dark,
Metaphor for feeling lost, lacking guidance or illumination.
Well dear friend,
Addressing a close friend.
Your eyes are sinking deeper,
Observation of the friend's worsening state or emotional distress.
But I can't help you out,
Expressing inability to offer assistance.
I cannot help you out
Reiteration of inability to help.
Well come on, come on, come on,
Encouraging the friend to pay attention and remain calm.
Well come on and just listen,
-Well come on, come on, come on,
-Well come on and don't panic now
-I used to laugh like a child,
Contrasting past joyfulness with current distress.
But then I screamed like a girl,
Transition from joy to intense fear or distress.
My illness is my best friend in your world,
Suggesting personal struggles or mental health issues as familiar.
Fifteen,
Numerical reference, possibly age or significant time marker.
I feel a burning pain,
Physical or emotional pain experienced.
The doctor starts to shake,
Doctor's reaction indicating severity or gravity of the situation.
My body's broken,
Physical state significantly affected, implying a change.
And I won't be the same (I won't be the same)
Recognition of an inevitable change in self due to the experience.
Well come on, come on, come on,
Repeated encouragement to listen and stay calm.
Well come on and just listen,
-Well come on, come on, come on,
-Well come on and don't panic now
-'Cause if I can't afford,
Speculation on the worthiness of one's love based on affordability.
Then maybe my love's no good,
-'Cause if I can't afford,
-Then maybe my love's no good
-I like to walk alone,
Preference for solitude.
I like to sing at night,
Enjoyment of singing during nighttime.
My demons shout and laugh,
Inner struggles or negative thoughts voiced.
Pull yourself together boy
Self-encouragement to regain composure or control.
Well come on, come on, come on,
Reiteration of urging calmness and attentiveness.
Well come on and just listen,
-Well come on, come on, come on,
-Well come on and don't panic now
-Well don't panic now
Direct plea to avoid panicking.
Well come on, come on, come on,
Continued urging to act and listen.
Well come on, come on, come on,
-'Cause if I can't afford,
Reiteration of the speculative nature of love based on affordability.
'Cause if I can't afford
-Well come on, come on, come on,
Repetition of the call to action and listening.
Well come on, come on, come on
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