Band Members:
Dustin Grove - Vocals
Jeremy Dye - Guitar
Chad Nash - Drums
Jason "J" Daugherty - Guitar
Matt Burks - Bass
Drown
7th Cycle Lyrics
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These worried thoughts, but nothing is real
It's a deafening silence shattered by bated breath
These worried thoughts, but nothing is real
Nothing's real
I don't know if I can save myself
Nothing's real, but I can't feel
Nothing's real, but I can't feel
Feeling so tragic, but I have faced no tragedy
These worried thoughts, but nothing is real
My hands feel so lively, but I still can't feel
These worried thoughts, but nothing is real
Nothing's real
I don't know if I can save myself
It feels like I am drowning from the inside out
Nothing's real, but I can't feel
Nothing's real, but I can't feel
Nothing's real, but I can't feel
I don't know if I can save myself
It feels like I am drowning from the inside out
Nothing's real, but I can't feel
Nothing's real, but I can't feel
The lyrics to 7th Cycle's song "Drown" appear to explore a sense of overwhelming anxiety and the feeling of being trapped in one's own mind. The singer's "sleepless mind is racing" and they are plagued with "worried thoughts" that feel deafening and echo through a kind of silence. They can't seem to escape these thoughts, but paradoxically, "nothing is real" to them.
The idea of "drowning from the inside out" is particularly poignant in describing the sensation of being consumed by one's own emotions. The singer is experiencing something overwhelmingly tragic, yet they can't quite identify its source. They feel as though they are suffocating, yet their hands "feel so lively." This juxtaposition emphasizes the sense of confusion and disconnection that the singer is feeling - their mind and body seem to be working against each other.
Overall, "Drown" appears to be a meditation on the many ways in which our own minds can betray us. The song paints a vivid picture of emotional turmoil and the struggle to find solid footing in a constantly shifting internal landscape.
Line by Line Meaning
My sleepless mind is racing but I can't think
I am unable to calm myself despite having a million thoughts racing in my mind.
These worried thoughts, but nothing is real
I am plagued by anxious thoughts that feel intangible and insubstantial.
It's a deafening silence shattered by bated breath
The silence around me is so palpable it feels like I am holding my breath, waiting for something to happen.
Nothing's real
I feel disconnected from reality and unable to trust my own perceptions.
I don't know if I can save myself
I feel helpless and uncertain about my ability to navigate through the struggles I'm facing.
It feels like I am drowning from the inside out
I am overwhelmed with an internal sense of panic and suffocation.
Nothing's real, but I can't feel
Even though I am disconnected from reality, I can't escape the intense emotions that are weighing me down.
Feeling so tragic, but I have faced no tragedy
I am struggling with a sense of sadness and despair even though objectively there isn't anything in my life that justifies it.
My hands feel so lively, but I still can't feel
Even though I feel numb and out of touch, there are physical sensations that are still amplifying my anxiety.
Nothing's real, but I can't feel
Even though I am disconnected from reality, I can't escape the intense emotions that are weighing me down.
Nothing's real, but I can't feel
Even though I am disconnected from reality, I can't escape the intense emotions that are weighing me down.
Contributed by Leah H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.