It feels like abuse
So subtle the noose
So subtle the noose

There is no light
That's what they say
I'm checking out
Not checking in
Drawing lines
Growing out of favor
Out of favor

If it's meant to be
Then set it free
If it's meant to be
It'll come back you see

Watch what you say
And what I don't
Heard what you've asked
And no I won't
Drawing lines
Growing out of favor
Out of favor

If it's meant to be
Then set it free
If it's meant to be
It'll come back you see

Dark days, dark days, dark days
Dark days, dark days, dark days

Oh no! I feel it!
Oh no! I feel it!

Dark days, dark days, dark days
Dark days, dark days, dark days

If it's meant to be
Then set it free
If it's meant to be
It'll come back you see

Overall Meaning

The song "Dark Days" by Coal Chamber presents the feelings of being trapped, suffocated and disregarded by others. The first line "It feels like abuse" suggests that the person is enduring some sort of pain or struggle, which is represented by the metaphor of a subtle noose. The lyrics convey a sense of hopelessness and despair as the person feels like there is no light or way out. They are disconnecting from the world around them, as they are "checking out, not checking in."

The lines "Drawing lines, Growing out of favor" may refer to the person's attempts to set boundaries or make decisions that go against expectations, earning them the disapproval of others. However, despite feeling isolated and disliked, they still hold onto the idea that if something is meant to be, it will come back to them. This is reflected in the repetition of the lines "If it's meant to be, then set it free, if it's meant to be, it'll come back you see."

Overall, the song "Dark Days" expresses the feeling of being stuck in a dark place with little hope or help, and the struggle to persevere through difficult times.

Line by Line Meaning

It feels like abuse
The situation feels oppressive and unhealthy

So subtle the noose
The situation is like being caught in a noose, tightening gradually without realizing it

There is no light
The future doesn't look good; it's bleak and hopeless

That's what they say
Others are also predicting a negative outcome, adding to the sense of despair

I'm checking out
Giving up and walking away from the problem

Not checking in
Avoiding communication or confronting the issue directly

Drawing lines
Creating boundaries and setting limits

Growing out of favor
Losing popularity or support

If it's meant to be
Trusting in fate or destiny

Then set it free
Releasing control over the situation and letting it play out

It'll come back you see
Believing that good things will eventually return if you're patient

Watch what you say
Be mindful of your words and actions

And what I don't
Choose carefully which topics to address and which to avoid

Heard what you've asked
Received requests or demands from others

And no I won't
Choosing not to comply with unreasonable requests or expectations

Dark days, dark days, dark days
Reaffirming the struggle and difficulty of the situation

Oh no! I feel it!
The stress and anxiety of the situation is overwhelming

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: BRADLEY JAMES FAFARA, MIGUEL RASCON, MIKE COX, RAYNA FOSS

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