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Here Comes The Anxiety
The Wombats Lyrics
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No hint of a smile, or the usual quirky anecdotes
No, this is a song about someone knew what not to say
What not to do, so now, I think I'll just be honest.
I hope that no one ever leaves,
'Cause I don't wanna be alone with me
Not with the things that rush up and down this symphonous smile
Here comes the love anxiety
Can't let it grab a hold of me, not after last time
Why'd you have to wear skirts and heels like that?
She's blinding anyway but now she's floodlighting up the match
Well it's twenty minutes 'til showtime
But the backstage is the stage tonight
So now, I think I'll just be honest
I hope that no one ever leaves
'Cause I don't wanna be alone with me
Not with the things that rush up and down this symphonous smile
Here comes the love anxiety
Can't let it grab a hold of me
Not like the last time
Here comes the love anxiety
It's gonna grab a hold of me, just like the last time
The Wombats' song "Here Comes The Anxiety" is a direct exposition of love anxiety that the songwriter experiences. The song has a serious and dark tone with no hint of their usual quirky anecdotes. The opening line of the song sets the stage for the rest of the lyrics, manifesting the artist's seriousness in discussing their struggles with anxiety. The songwriter acknowledges that this is the darkest song he ever wrote and talks about someone who knows what not to say, what not to do, which could be seen as a personification of his internal voice.
As the song progresses, the artist sings about his fear of being alone with his thoughts and the things that rush up and down his symphonous smile. Anxiety is tainting his perception of love, as demonstrated by the lines "Here comes the love anxiety, Can't let it grab a hold of me, not like the last time." The songwriter is projecting his fear of love and the anxiety that comes with it.
In the last verse, the songwriter is addressing a person whom he is attracted to but fears because of the anxiety that love brings. He acknowledges her beauty in "Why'd you have to wear skirts and heels like that?" but is also overwhelmed by the sight of her, representing the contrast between the intense attraction and the anxiety that ensues.
Overall, "Here Comes The Anxiety" is a cathartic expression of anxiety about love and the fear of being left alone with one's thoughts, which many can relate to.
Line by Line Meaning
I'd say that this is darkest song I ever wrote
This song is much more serious and sincere than my usual work.
No hint of a smile, or the usual quirky anecdotes
I'm not trying to be funny or clever, just honest.
No, this is a song about someone knew what not to say
It's about someone who knows when to keep quiet and avoid causing harm.
What not to do, so now, I think I'll just be honest.
I'm going to be honest because that's the best thing to do.
I hope that no one ever leaves,
I'm afraid of being alone.
'Cause I don't wanna be alone with me
I don't like being by myself because of my thoughts and feelings.
Not with the things that rush up and down this symphonous smile
I don't want to be alone with the thoughts and emotions that are always present beneath my surface.
Here comes the love anxiety
I'm feeling anxious about love.
Can't let it grab a hold of me, not after last time
I don't want to let myself become overwhelmed by these feelings like I did before.
Why'd you have to wear skirts and heels like that?
I'm attracted to someone who dresses provocatively.
She's blinding anyway but now she's floodlighting up the match
She's already beautiful, but her outfit is making it even more intense for me.
Well it's twenty minutes 'til showtime
We're about to perform soon.
But the backstage is the stage tonight
Even though we're not performing in front of an audience yet, the excitement and nerves are still present.
So now, I think I'll just be honest
I'm going to be honest about my feelings now, even though it's scary.
Here comes the love anxiety
I'm feeling overwhelmed by my emotional response to this person.
It's gonna grab a hold of me, just like the last time
I'm worried that I'll lose control of my emotions like I did before and it will end badly.
Lyrics © WARREN MUSIC PUBLISHING, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: DANIEL JOSEPH HAGGIS, MATTHEW EDWARD MURPHY, TORD OEVERLAND KNUDSEN
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Parvalicet
"I'd say that this is the best song you ever wrote"
Treb Editing
i see what you did there..
Parvalicet
Treb (Editor) excuse me, sir?
Treb Editing
Parvalicet i thought you were playing off of the lyrics of the song and complimenting the song. thought it was clever is all.
Sara Maria
This is so relatable I don't want to be alone with myself either
TheLordxray
:-)
1475rmj
@rockinout94 me too i love that song
FemmeFatale
they played this last night at their gig and no one knew it besides me and a few other people...lol I miss their old stuff
Daniel MacCurtin
Great song! Thanks for the upload. :)
AWEandthenSOME42
@supDezrt Since that time I've listened to this album more and it's grown on me so now I like both albums pretty much the same, and I find them both amazing, yeah their new one has different styles but still a lot of their songs are similar and sweet.