State Of Mind
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In the opening lines of "State of Mind," the singer conveys his sense of confidence and determination as he chases his dreams. He is so focused on achieving his goals that he is willing to be ignorant to the world around him. However, as he pursues his dreams, he comes to the realization that they are not enough to satisfy his soul. He has been chasing illusions and mirages, and now he is broken and on his knees, asking for help to find rest in arms that can change his state of mind. The chorus is a plea for help, asking for the listener to lift him up and guide him in finding the rest and peace that he seeks.
The second verse continues the theme of disappointment and disillusionment. The singer has achieved everything he desired, but it was not enough. He is longing for something deeper, for life, hope, and peace - things that his goals cannot provide. He is a prisoner of his pride, and he begs for release. Then a voice comes and whispers to his soul that it is enough. The singer realizes that he needs to be guided in his life, his awkward steps requiring someone to walk with him hand in hand.
Overall, "State of Mind" is a song about searching for meaning in one's life, struggling with disappointment, and longing for something more. The singer realizes that success and material possessions are not enough to satisfy the hunger of his soul, and he is looking for guidance to find rest and peace.
Line by Line Meaning
I stand tall with an arrogant grin
I am proud and confident, but maybe too much so
Filled with pride as I chase the dreams that are riding on the wind
I am confident in my dreams and willing to chase them
In ignorant determination watch me pursue
I am determined to achieve my goals, even if it means ignoring other important things
But I'm not and they're not enough to satisfy the hunger pains of my soul
Even though I am chasing my dreams, I still feel empty inside
They are like fading mirages, illusions that leave me sold to the truth
My dreams are not as attainable as they seem, and they are not enough to fulfill me
That's the essence of me . . . I'm not enough
I am not enough to fulfill myself and my dreams are not enough either
So here I am Broken on my knees stretching out my weary hands Grasp them and lift me
I am broken and in need of help to lift me out of my despair
Help me to find a rest in your arms that can change my state of mind
I need help to find peace and comfort to change my mindset
I stagger the earth with one defeated sigh
I am overwhelmed by my struggles and feel defeated
I once was longing to live now I'm longing to die
I used to want to live but now I feel hopeless and want to die
Having attained everything that I desired was not enough
Even though I achieved my dreams, I still feel unfulfilled
Not enough to quench the thirst for life, for hope for peace
My dreams are not enough to satisfy my thirst for a fulfilling life
Captive to my pride now I beg for sweet release
My pride is holding me captive and I want to be released from it
And then a voice breathes in whispers to my soul "I am enough, I am enough"
A voice speaks to me and tells me that I am enough just as I am
Set my awkward steps straight in line
Help me to walk in a straight and positive direction
Move me to walk this life with your hand in mine
Guide me through life and help me to find my way with your help
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: AARON NORDYKE, AARON DAVID NORDYKE, JEFF BARTON, JEFF ARTHUR BARTON, MARK JENNINGS, MARK MICHAEL JENNINGS, NATHAN RIPPKE, NATHAN ALAN RIPPKE, SHANE MOE, SHANE PHILIP MOE
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