limbo
A.S.M. Lyrics

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Tapping dials to see if they're stuck
Feeling my hard work come undone
Became obsessed with empty stats
Gave my worth when you react
Wondering what on earth to change
When things before remained the same
Maybe I should let my mind,
Pick the route that made things right

When will they listen
What makes them stay
When I've poured my heart
And it all drains away
What should I do
Where should I go
When my effort is spent
And I'm still stuck in limbo
I can't remember how I left the ground
I can't remember how I found each sound
I felt alive with every song
Finally, I felt like I belonged
I wondered how far I would have to go
Blazing strong through the sun and snow
Building things that meant a lot
But somehow think that I forgot
When will they listen
What makes them stay
When I've poured my heart
And it all drains away
What should I do
Where should I go
When my effort is spent
And I'm still stuck in limbo
I tried to let my mind run wild
I tried to hide my appetite

My ambition is hard to hide
When what I've made is my whole life

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of A.S.M.'s song "Limbo" depict the struggles of an artist who has poured their heart and soul into their work, only to feel stuck in a state of limbo. The opening lines describe the artist's frustration and disillusionment with the creative process, as they tap dials to test their equipment, but feel like their hard work is being undone. The artist becomes obsessed with stats and validation from others, giving their worth away when others react positively or negatively to their work.

The artist, feeling lost and unsure of how to progress, wonders what they can change when everything seems to remain the same. They grapple with the question of where to go and what to do when their effort has been spent yet they remain stuck in limbo. The artist remembers a time when they felt alive with every song they created, feeling like they finally belonged. However, they wonder how far they will have to go to break out of their current state.

The chorus repeats the question of why others won't listen and what makes them stay, as the artist pours their heart into their work only for it to feel like it all drains away. The artist struggles to hide their ambition and appetite for their art, as it is the only thing that gives their life meaning.

Overall, "Limbo" explores the frustrations and uncertainties of an artist pouring their heart and soul into their work, attempting to break free from the creative limbo that can arise.

Line by Line Meaning

Tapping dials to see if they're stuck
Checking repeatedly for signs of progress, but finding none

Feeling my hard work come undone
Not seeing any progress despite putting effort in

Became obsessed with empty stats
Focusing on superficial measures of success that don't bring satisfaction or fulfillment

Gave my worth when you react
Feeling like one's self-worth is entirely dependent on how others respond to your work

Wondering what on earth to change
Feeling at a loss for how to move forward or improve the situation

When things before remained the same
Despite trying different things, having the same outcome every time

Maybe I should let my mind, Pick the route that made things right
Trying to trust one's intuition and sense of what has worked in the past to guide future decisions

When will they listen What makes them stay When I've poured my heart And it all drains away What should I do Where should I go When my effort is spent And I'm still stuck in limbo
Feeling the frustration of not being able to break through a barrier, despite putting in hard work and passion

I can't remember how I left the ground
Feeling disconnected from oneself and unsure of how one got to this point

I can't remember how I found each sound
Forgetting what inspired and motivated oneself in the past

I felt alive with every song
Finding joy and fulfillment in creative expression

Finally, I felt like I belonged
Finding a sense of community and acceptance through one's art

I wondered how far I would have to go Blazing strong through the sun and snow Building things that meant a lot But somehow think that I forgot
Reflecting on the journey and effort put in up to this point, but feeling like something important was missing or overlooked

I tried to let my mind run wild I tried to hide my appetite My ambition is hard to hide When what I've made is my whole life
Trying to balance ambition and creativity with the need to manage expectations and avoid burnout

Lyrics © DistroKid
Written by: Rhys Connolly

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