Escape
86 Mentality Lyrics
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dive into a bottle cuz the walls are turning red
trapped in a hell, i got nothing inside
scowling at the world thorugh these bloodshot eyes
the walls are closing in, i'm running out of time
demons in my head, rip out my fucking mind
rotting away in this misery
gotta escape, this life ain't for me
escape this dead end life
escape the hate and strife
escape this fucking life
gotta escape, gotta escape
waht's the fucking point, why should i go on
day after day, still sick in the head
no one to trust and the walls are still red
keeps getting worse i tell you i'm alright
blacked out drunk, every night after night
rotting away in this misery
gotta escape, this life ain't for me
(chorus)
The lyrics of 86 Mentality's song "Escape" delve into the emotional turmoil and despair that the singer is feeling. The opening lines refer to the physical sensation of razorblades turning in their head, which could be interpreted as a metaphor for the intense and never-ending pain they are experiencing. The singer copes by drowning their sorrows in a bottle, but the reality of their situation is inescapable. They feel trapped in a hellish existence and are scowling at the world through bloodshot eyes, symbolic of their anger and resentment towards everything around them. The walls are closing in, and they are running out of time to find a way out of their own personal hell.
The chorus of the song emphasizes the singer's desperate desire to escape their dead-end life filled with hate and strife. They see no point in continuing on with days that seem to blend together while they are still plagued by their mental demons. Even when they try to convince themselves that they are okay, they end up blacked out drunk and miserable night after night. The singer ultimately knows that they need to escape this life that isn't meant for them.
Line by Line Meaning
Razorblades turning in my head
Feeling overwhelmed and consumed by negative thoughts and emotions
dive into a bottle cuz the walls are turning red
Using alcohol as a coping mechanism to escape from reality and numb the pain
trapped in a hell, i got nothing inside
Feeling stuck in a dark and hopeless place with no sense of purpose or fulfillment
scowling at the world thorugh these bloodshot eyes
Feeling bitter and angry towards the world due to personal struggles and hardships
the walls are closing in, i'm running out of time
Feeling increasingly overwhelmed and suffocated by the problems being faced
demons in my head, rip out my fucking mind
Intense inner turmoil and distress, wishing for a way to escape the negative thoughts and emotions
rotting away in this misery
Being consumed by feelings of depression and hopelessness
gotta escape, this life ain't for me
Desperate need to break free from the current situation and find a way out
escape this dead end life
Seeking a way out of the stagnant and unfulfilling lifestyle
escape the hate and strife
Desiring to leave behind the constant negativity and conflict in life
what's the fucking point, why should i go on
Questioning the value and purpose of continuing to live in such a dire situation
day after day, still sick in the head
Continuously suffering from mental anguish and struggling to find relief
no one to trust and the walls are still red
Feeling isolated and alone, with no one to turn to for support
keeps getting worse i tell you i'm alright
Putting on a facade of strength and pretending to be okay despite feeling worse and worse each day
blacked out drunk, every night after night
Using alcohol to escape and forget about the harsh reality of life
gotta escape, this life ain't for me
Feeling an urgent need to leave the current situation and find a way to start fresh
escape this fucking life
Craving a new beginning and a chance to leave behind the pain and suffering of the past
gotta escape, gotta escape
Feeling a sense of desperation and urgency to break free from the current situation
Contributed by Gabriella S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.