Freaking Out
Adema Lyrics


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I was so much an outcast
No one ever liked me cause I wasn't wanted
I was so different from the rest of them all
Fucked up on the drugs, from all the speed
And I never got no sleep
Cause I kept on trippin' over what they said
And everything that my mom said made me mad
And everything that my dad said made me sad

Why am I even trying?
I'm crying out, I'm crying out
I cannot seem to keep from freaking out
Spinning round, spinning round, I've fallen down
I cannot seem to keep from freaking out

You keep shootin' those glances
Relating to the rawness, I'm a fuckin' lost kid
Trying so hard to become just like me, talk like me, walk like me
You keep trippin' on everything I wear, every time I swear
Even when it comes to my hair
It seems like you don't have the time to relate to my kind
I'm not a dope pullin' your life

Why am I even trying?
I'm crying out, I'm crying out
I cannot seem to keep from freaking out
Spinning round, spinning round, I've fallen down
I cannot seem to keep from freaking out
I'm trippin' out, I'm trippin' out
I cannot seem to keep from freaking out
Draw me down, breaking down
I've hit the ground
I cannot seem to keep from freaking out

Your dreamy dreads
Are you still tripping on me?
You're drinking dread
Are you still tripping on me?
Now do you drift?
Are you still tripping on me?
Now do you drift?
Why are you tripping on me?

I was so much an outcast
Find a way to make it right
I was so much an outcast
I can't seem to find a way to make it right
I was so much an outcast
No ever liked me
I can't find a way to make it right
I was so much an outcast
I can't seem to find a way to make it right

Why am I even trying?
I'm crying out, I'm crying out
I cannot seem to keep from freaking out
Spinning round, spinning round, I've fallen down
I cannot seem to keep from freaking out
I'm trippin' out, I'm trippin' out
I cannot seem to keep from freaking out
Draw me down, breaking down
I've hit the ground
I cannot seem to keep from freaking out
I'm crying out, I'm crying out, I'm crying out, freaking out
Draw me down, breaking down




I've hit the ground
I cannot seem to keep from freaking out

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "Freaking Out" by Adema touch on themes of isolation, rejection, and the struggle for authenticity. The singer begins by describing their sense of alienation from others due to being different and using drugs to cope with the pain. They feel like an outcast, rejected by others for not fitting in. The lyrics reflect the singer's feelings of frustration and desperation for acceptance, struggling to make sense of their own identity when others reject them. The chorus features the singer crying out that they cannot keep from freaking out, spinning around and falling down. The repetition of these lines reflect the intensity of the singer's emotions and their struggle to maintain control.


The second verse speaks directly to the listener, with the singer addressing someone who is trying to emulate them but still criticizes them for their appearance and behavior. The singer is frustrated with this person for not understanding them and dismisses any comparisons or judgments. However, the final lines shift back to the singer's own struggles with fitting in and making sense of their identity. The bridge features a repetitive question "Are you still tripping on me?" which could be interpreted as the singer repeating their own insecurities and questioning whether others are still holding their differences against them.


Overall, "Freaking Out" is a raw and emotional depiction of the struggle to find acceptance and authenticity in a world that values conformity. The lyrics reflect a sense of isolation and frustration with oneself and others for their inability to understand or accept the singer.


Line by Line Meaning

I was so much an outcast
I always felt like a misfit and was never accepted by anyone.


No one ever liked me cause I wasn't wanted
I was unpopular and unwanted because I was different.


I was so different from the rest of them all
My personality and behavior was not the same as my peers.


Fucked up on the drugs, from all the speed
I was struggling with drug addiction and had been taking speed.


And I never got no sleep
I couldn't sleep because of my drug addiction and anxiety.


Cause I kept on trippin' over what they said
I was always overthinking and dwelling on what others said about me.


And everything that my mom said made me mad
My relationship with my mother was strained and her words angered me.


And everything that my dad said made me sad
My relationship with my father was troubled and his words made me feel unhappy.


Why am I even trying?
I feel hopeless and question the point of my efforts.


I'm crying out, I'm crying out
I am expressing my emotions by shouting out for help.


I cannot seem to keep from freaking out
I am struggling to maintain my composure and am constantly on edge.


Spinning round, spinning round, I've fallen down
My life feels chaotic and out of control, leading me to feel overwhelmed and helpless.


You keep shootin' those glances
People keep giving me judgmental looks and making me feel self-conscious.


Relating to the rawness, I'm a fuckin' lost kid
People who can relate to my struggles see me as a lost and struggling individual.


Trying so hard to become just like me, talk like me, walk like me
People are trying to mimic my style and behavior, possibly out of admiration or mockery.


You keep trippin' on everything I wear, every time I swear
People are constantly criticizing my appearance and the way I speak.


Even when it comes to my hair
Even something as simple as my hairstyle is subject to scrutiny and criticism.


It seems like you don't have the time to relate to my kind
People around me are unable or unwilling to empathize with my struggles and feelings.


I'm not a dope pullin' your life
I'm not intentionally bringing anyone else down with my struggles and problems.


Draw me down, breaking down
I feel myself slowly sinking into depression and despair.


Your dreamy dreads
The person being addressed has distinctive dreadlocks.


Are you still tripping on me?
Do you still hold a grudge or negative feelings towards me?


Why are you tripping on me?
Why are you still holding onto negative feelings towards me?


Find a way to make it right
I am searching for a way to reconcile my troubles and find peace.


I'm crying out, I'm crying out, I'm crying out, freaking out
I am desperately seeking help and am in a state of distress.


Draw me down, breaking down
I feel myself being pulled deeper into a depressive state.


I've hit the ground
I feel like my life has come crashing down and I am at rock bottom.




Lyrics © Royalty Network, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: KRIS DAVID KOHLS, MARK CHAVEZ, DAVID CLARK DE ROO, MIKE RANSOM, TIMOTHY SEAN FLUCKEY, BILL APPLEBERRY

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