Isolation
1. Mai 87 Lyrics

You think that I'm choosing to lie
The listener thinks that the singer is lying about something, but in reality, the singer is unable to deny the truth.

Truth in that I can't deny it
The singer knows that there is truth to what the listener thinks, but they cannot deny it.

I'm trying to better myself
The singer is attempting to improve themselves as a person.

Trying to better the climate
The artist is also trying to improve the overall atmosphere of their surroundings.

You think I'm wanting to die
The listener is under the impression that the artist desires death, but this is not entirely accurate.

Truth is that I can't explain it
The singer cannot provide a clear explanation about their own inner feelings of despair.

I'm trying to learn for myself
The singer is trying to gain a better understanding of their own emotions and thought processes.

Trying to better my timing
The artist is also attempting to improve their sense of timing and make better decisions.

Everything that I thought I had known
The artist is realizing that many of their preconceived notions and beliefs are being challenged or proven wrong.

Going away and I'm back on my own
The artist is feeling isolated and alone, without the support of others.

Thinking I'm needing some help
The singer recognizes that they are in need of assistance or guidance from someone else.

Knowing I'm needing the guidance
The artist is aware that they cannot move forward without the guidance and support of others.

Been learning my lessons
The singer has been reflecting on their past experiences and trying to extract valuable lessons from them.

I'm here and taking what I want
The singer is determined to seize opportunities and take control of their own life and destiny.

Not what I need
The singer is prioritizing their wants over their needs, which may not be the best course of action.

Practice makes perfect, you know what I mean
The artist believes that through repetition and hard work, they can achieve perfection or mastery in their chosen field or activity.

I ain't been flawless, at least I been honest
The artist acknowledges that they are not perfect and have made mistakes, but they have been truthful and transparent about those missteps.

I need to believe if I want to be seen
The singer recognizes that they need to have faith in themselves and their abilities if they want others to take notice and recognize them.

Forget where I've been if I want to be me
The singer believes that in order to truly be themselves, they need to let go of their past and embrace the present and future.

Trying to see what was wrong with this life that I had
The artist is attempting to understand and pinpoint the flaws and shortcomings in their current life situation.

There's too many pictures of past times, it's the last time
The artist feels weighed down by memories and nostalgic yearnings for past experiences that can never be fully relived or recreated.

Admit to myself all the sins I commit
The artist is owning up to their mistakes and faults, and striving to be more self-aware and accountable.

It feels like a repeat, it's sad but it's true
The singer feels trapped in a cycle of repetitive behavior and negative thought patterns, which is a source of sadness and frustration.

Trynna make up for my issues through art
The artist is utilizing their artistic talents and creative expression as a means of processing and resolving their emotional problems and struggles.

But it's truth and reality lost every day
The singer laments the current state of the world, where truth and reality are becoming increasingly obscured or distorted.

Truthful anxiety feeling astray
The singer is experiencing anxiety or distress caused by their inability to navigate or understand the confusing and chaotic state of the world around them.

I be waiting for brightness to light up the way
Despite their struggles and uncertainty, the singer remains hopeful and optimistic that there will eventually be a brighter, more positive path forward.

Waiting for happiness take all the pain
The artist believes that finding happiness and joy in life can help mitigate and alleviate the struggles and pain they are currently experiencing.