Pick a Side
Finding Freedom Amidst Inner Turmoil
Lyrics
There is a lot of damage that you can't see
There is unseen damage, possibly emotional or internal, affecting the speaker.
Thoughts of gloom and doom they seem to follow me
The speaker is haunted by negative thoughts and a sense of impending doom.
Emergency or not pick up the god damn phone
An urgent situation is emphasized, demanding immediate attention by picking up the phone.
I know you're never there but I know that you are home
The paradox of someone being physically present at home but emotionally distant or unavailable is acknowledged by the speaker.
I'll be here to stay
Declaration of the speaker's commitment to remain present and not be easily pushed away.
Can't make me go away
Asserting resilience against external pressures trying to make the speaker leave.
Nothing bad will happen
Expressing optimism or denial that nothing negative will happen.
I will not lead you astray
The speaker assures not leading someone astray, suggesting reliability.
Those bastards after me they seem to come in waves
The speaker feels pursued or threatened by adversaries coming in waves.
Keep losing all my lives but I'm loaded up with saves
Reference to facing challenges repeatedly, with a hint of resilience due to having backups or "saves."
I have a sinking feeling that when I find the boss
Anxiety about facing a significant challenge, possibly a metaphorical boss, and anticipating failure.
That I will never win I'll be focused on the loss
Anticipating a persistent focus on loss even in the face of potential victory.
I'll be here to stay
Reiteration of the speaker's commitment to stay and not be easily removed.
Can't make me go away
Emphasizing resistance against external forces trying to make the speaker leave.
Nothing bad will happen
Repeating the assertion that nothing negative will occur.
I will not lead you astray
Reassuring not leading someone astray, emphasizing trustworthiness.
Leave me alone. But don't leave me
The speaker desires solitude but also fears being left alone.
All I really wanted was to feel a little free
Expressing a longing for freedom or autonomy.
I feel like I'm only along for the ride
The speaker feels like a passive observer in life, lacking agency or control.
I guess it's all my fault that I couldn't pick a side
Attributing personal struggles to the speaker's inability to make a decisive choice.
Please try to calm down and take a deep breath
Advising someone to calm down and offering assurance amid difficulties.
If there's one thing that I know it's how to cheat death
The speaker claims expertise in overcoming challenges, specifically cheating death.
Just follow the instructions and it will be ok
Encouraging following instructions for a positive outcome.
I'll see you on the other side and I'll be here to stay
Assuring continued presence and support on the other side of challenges.
I won't lead you astray
Reiterating the commitment not to lead astray, reinforcing reliability.
Everything will be ok
Expressing confidence that everything will be okay.
Nothing bad could happen
Repeating the optimistic assertion that nothing negative will occur.
If you pick a side today
Encouraging the act of making a choice, possibly to resolve internal conflicts or uncertainties.
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