Issues
★Escape The Fate Lyrics
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I feel it constantly
Just like an enemy
That wants to see me bleed
So I try to be silent while my words they explode like hand grenades
I just gotta stay calm, before I let this time bomb blow up in my face.
These issues pin me to the floor
I feel so dominated
These issues, they choke my like a noose
Issues, they choke me like a noose
Issues, they choke me like a noose
The hounds of hell they cry
That's how they get to me
Inject my head with lies, the pains astonishing
Like a brick or a stone, slowing crushing my bones, sending me to my grave
And if such a fate this life that I am going insane
These issues pin me to the floor
These issues are my overlord
I feel so dominated
These issues, they choke my like a noose
Issues, they choke me like a noose
Issues, they choke me like a noose
Issues
Issues, they choke me like a noose
These issues pin me to the floor
These issues are my overlord
I feel so dominated
These issues, they choke my like a noose
Issues, they choke me like a noose
Issues, they choke me like a noose
Issues, they choke me like a noose
Issues, they choke me like a noose
The song "Issues" by ★Escape The Fate is a powerful statement about the struggles of dealing with mental and emotional issues. The opening line "This is the death of me" sets the tone for the song, expressing a sense of hopelessness and despair. The singer feels constantly overwhelmed by their problems, which they describe as an "enemy that wants to see me bleed." They struggle to keep their emotions in check, fearing that if they let them out they will explode "like hand grenades."
The chorus of the song, with its repeated refrain of "These issues pin me to the floor, these issues are my overlord," is a powerful expression of the weight that mental and emotional issues can place on a person. The singer feels dominated by their problems, as if they are being choked by a noose. The "hounds of hell" that they refer to could represent any number of negative thoughts or emotions that are plaguing them, from anxiety to depression to anger. The pain they describe is described as "astonishing," indicating the intensity of their struggle.
But despite the darkness of the song, there is also a sense of resilience and determination. The singer acknowledges that they need to stay calm and keep their emotions in check, lest they "blow up in my face." They recognize that their issues are a part of them, but they don't have to define them completely. By identifying and articulating their struggles, they are taking the first steps towards overcoming them.
Overall, "Issues" is a raw, emotional depiction of the challenges inherent in dealing with mental and emotional issues. It acknowledges the pain and suffering that can arise from these struggles, but also hints at the possibility of finding a way to rise above them.
Line by Line Meaning
This is the death of me.
The situation I'm in is causing me to feel overwhelmed and defeated.
I feel it constantly
I am unable to escape this feeling and it is always present.
Just like an enemy
It feels like something or someone is actively working against me.
That wants to see me bleed
It feels like the situation is intentionally causing me harm or distress.
So I try to be silent while my words they explode like hand grenades
I am attempting to keep my feelings bottled up, but they are becoming increasingly difficult to keep under control.
I just gotta stay calm, before I let this time bomb blow up in my face.
I need to keep my feelings in check before they escalate and cause further problems.
The hounds of hell they cry
The situation is so intense and unbearable that it feels like a supernatural force is at work.
That's how they get to me
The constant pressure and stress of the situation is taking a toll on me mentally and emotionally.
Inject my head with lies, the pains astonishing
The negative thoughts and doubts that are running through my mind are causing me extreme distress.
Like a brick or a stone, slowing crushing my bones, sending me to my grave
The weight of the situation feels like it is physically and emotionally crushing me to the point of destruction.
And if such a fate this life that I am going insane
The stress of the situation is making me feel like I am losing my grip on reality.
These issues pin me to the floor
The situation is so overwhelming that it feels like I am unable to move or escape.
These issues are my overlord
The situation has complete control over me and my actions.
I feel so dominated
The situation is causing me to feel powerless and controlled.
These issues, they choke my like a noose
The situation is suffocating and restricting me in a way that feels like a noose around my neck.
Issues, they choke me like a noose
The situation is emotionally and mentally choking me in a way that feels like I am being strangled.
Issues
The problems and difficulties I am facing.
Issues, they choke me like a noose
The situation is constantly and relentlessly causing me distress.
Lyrics © Wixen Music Publishing, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: MAXWELL GREEN, CRAIG MABBITT, MICHAEL NORMAN MONEY, MONTE MONEY, ROBERT ORTIZ
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