Suffocating
Anson Lyrics
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To set the record straight, walk the line, oh yeah
I'm never close, but I′m not far behind
I'm on the edge now it's do or die, oh yeah
′Cause I′ve been waking up
Can't take myself so seriously now
′Cause I've been mistreated, broke and beaten, now I′m freaking out
'Cause I′ve been, I've been, I've been, I′ve been waiting
Waiting for something real suffocating
I′ve been, I've been, I′ve been, I've been fading
So grab and pull me close
′Cause I'm barely breathing here...
You know I- I got lost and I got locked away
I burnt out, but now I′m here to stay oh yeah
And I'm trying to be a good man
I'm trying do the best I can
′Cause I′ve been waking up
Can't take myself so seriously now
′Cause I've been mistreated, broke and beaten, now I′m freaking out
'Cause I′ve been, I've been, I've been, I′ve been waiting
Waiting for something real suffocating
I′ve been, I've been, I′ve been, I've been fading
So grab and pull me close
′Cause I'm barely breathing here...
′Cause I've been, I've been, I′ve been, I′ve been waiting
Waiting for something real suffocating
I've been, I′ve been, I've been, I′ve been fading
So grab and pull me close
'Cause I′m barely breathing...
The song "Suffocating" by Anson is about an individual who has gone through difficult times and is now seeking something genuine and real in their life. They express that they have been mistreated, broke and beaten, and are now waking up to the realization that they must take themselves less seriously and strive for authenticity. The theme of suffocation present throughout the song conveys a sense of desperation and urgency. The individual is barely breathing and fading, and is waiting for something to fill the void in their life.
The lyrics use a range of imagery and metaphors to convey the sense of desperation and need for something genuine. For example, phrases like "set the record straight" and "walk the line" suggest a need to be honest and authentic. Similarly, the line "grab and pull me close" suggests a need for connection with others. The use of the metaphor of suffocation throughout the song suggests a sense of being trapped and unable to breathe. The line "I'm on the edge now it's do or die" adds to this sense of urgency.
Some possible interpretations of the song could be that it is about the universal human need for authenticity and connection, or about the difficulties of living in a world that can be suffocating and oppressive. Overall, the lyrics are insightful and evoke a sense of empathy and understanding towards those who struggle with these issues.
Line by Line Meaning
I’ve been taking up my sweet time
To set the record straight, walk the line, oh yeah
I’ve been taking my time to make sure I do things right and stay on track
I'm never close, but I’m not far behind
I'm on the edge now it's do or die, oh yeah
I’m always on the verge of falling behind, but I'm fighting to stay in the game
′Cause I’ve been waking up
Can't take myself so seriously now
′Cause I've been mistreated, broke and beaten, now I’m freaking out
I’m realizing that I need to stop taking life so seriously because I’ve been through a lot and it’s starting to take a toll on me
’Cause I’ve been, I’ve been, I’ve been, I’ve been waiting
Waiting for something real suffocating
I’ve been, I've been, I've been, I've been fading
So grab and pull me close
'Cause I'm barely breathing here...
I’ve been desperately waiting for something to happen that will give my life meaning, and I feel like I’m suffocating under the weight of my own expectations
You know I- I got lost and I got locked away
I burnt out, but now I'm here to stay oh yeah
And I'm trying to be a good man
I'm trying do the best I can
I’ve been through some tough times and made some mistakes, but I’m still here and trying my best to be a good person
′Cause I've been, I've been, I've been, I’ve been waiting
Waiting for something real suffocating
I've been, I’ve been, I’ve been, I’ve been fading
So grab and pull me close
'Cause I'm barely breathing...
I’m repeating that I’m suffocating and fading away, and need someone to grab me and pull me out of it
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