Numb & Nervous
Alec King Lyrics
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I′m doing everything that I can
I've been holdin' my breath
(Numb like Novocaine)
Set that pill up on your tongue, girl, let′s have a night
We been trading stories, lotta shit we have to try
Got no alibi, we really gotta acclimate
Call you Eve, I'm eatin′ what Adam ate
So spread your legs
Hittin' notes like Ella Mai
You lookin′ like the fuckin' stars
Sit there in your Prada grey
Eatin′ hand rolls in Westwood
Gettin' higher than red woods
Make sure that head good, yeah
Yеah, I've been doin′ my best
I′m doing evеrything that I can
I've been holdin′ my breath
But commitment wasn't part of the plan
And Annie, understand
I′m dying to hold your hand
I been doin' my best (numb like Novocaine)
But I gotta confess
(Numb like Novocaine)
I got girls in my phone that I never call
Numbers hit my line that I never saved
Drop ′em off, got no grip today
Torn up on a rip today
Don't need to go, tit for tat
I ain't with the shits today
I feel numb and nervous, those don′t even go together
Let′s make it xxx like the Roman letters
I mean Roman numbers
Don't kill me, didn′t get the rubbers
That just makes it feel as good as we do when we takin' uppers
I′ve been doin' my best
I swear I′m doing everything that I can
I've been holdin' my breath
But commitment wasn′t part of the plan
And Annie, understand
I′m dying to hold your hand
I been doin' my best (numb like Novocaine)
But I gotta confess
(Numb like Novocaine)
I′ve been making my bed
And checking my texts
And leaving everybody unread
I won't admit that you′re next to get it off of my chest
But if I had to make a bet I'd say ′yes'
So would you wait for me
Just a little now to work it out?
Numb and nervous, and I know you don't deserve this
I′m not hurting you on purpose but I′m learning, yeah
(Goddamn)
I thought I wasn't high enough and now I′m too high
I really had to smoke the rest, a metaphor for who's life, my life
I wanna pop off, I don′t want the lime light
Everything is backwards, like I don't got the time right
Everything, everything, everything, everything
I′m in my head too much, I'm seein' red too much
I want a vegan girl and watch her eat the world
I′m pescatarian, I wanna eat her pearl
She my blue fin, she on a juice cleanse
The second you in, she quickly deucin′
We cause a nuisance, I'm lovin′ too quick
I'm fallin′, trust me, and now my shoes muddy
She writin' all over my dirty Vans
I lay the law down and I let my attorney dance
I got so much love for my early fans
"Numb & Nervous" makes it really hard to understand
Understand, understand, understand
Understand, understand, understand
(Numb like Novocaine)
I′ve been doin' my best
I'm doing everything that I can
I′ve been holding my breath
But commitment wasn′t part of the plan
And Annie, understand
I'm dying to hold your hand
I been doin′ my best (numb like Novocaine)
But I gotta confess
(Numb like Novocaine)
The lyrics to Alec King's song "Numb & Nervous" touch upon themes of self-reflection, vulnerability, and the challenges of commitment. The singer expresses their efforts to do their best and give their all in various aspects of their life. However, they feel numb and disconnected, comparing their emotional state to the numbing effects of Novocaine. They find solace in temporary distractions, such as experimenting with drugs and casual encounters, but deep down, they yearn for a meaningful connection.
The singer acknowledges their fear of commitment and how it was not part of their initial plans. They reference a person named Annie, who they desire to hold hands with and have a genuine connection. The song also delves into the singer's conflicting emotions and anxieties, as they struggle to balance their lifestyle choices with their longing for a deep and meaningful relationship.
The song portrays a sense of longing and confusion, as the singer grapples with internal conflicts while searching for genuine connection and understanding. It captures the complexities of human emotions and the challenges of finding a sense of fulfillment in a fast-paced and detached world.
Line by Line Meaning
Yeah, I′ve been doin' my best
I have been putting in my utmost effort
I′m doing everything that I can
I am taking every possible action
I've been holdin' my breath
I have been suppressing my emotions
(Numb like Novocaine)
Feeling emotionally detached and desensitized
Set that pill up on your tongue, girl, let′s have a night
Let's indulge in a wild and adventurous evening
We been trading stories, lotta shit we have to try
We have been sharing experiences and there is so much more we want to explore
Got no alibi, we really gotta acclimate
We have no excuses, we must adapt to new experiences
Can′t do this when we pass away
We won't have the opportunity to do these things when we die
Call you Eve, I'm eatin′ what Adam ate
Referring to their intimate relationship, breaking societal norms
So spread your legs
Be open and vulnerable
Hittin' notes like Ella Mai
Singing beautifully, like the artist Ella Mai
You lookin′ like the fuckin' stars
You are incredibly attractive and mesmerizing
Sit there in your Prada grey
Picture you looking stunning in a fashionable outfit
Eatin′ hand rolls in Westwood
Enjoying sushi rolls in the upscale area of Westwood
Gettin' higher than red woods
Getting extremely intoxicated, surpassing the intoxication of redwood trees' height
Make sure that head good, yeah
Ensure that the sexual performance is satisfactory
But commitment wasn't part of the plan
I did not intend to be in a committed relationship
And Annie, understand
Annie, please comprehend
I′m dying to hold your hand
I have an intense desire to be physically close to you
But I gotta confess
However, I need to admit
(Numb like Novocaine)
Feeling emotionally numb and desensitized
I got girls in my phone that I never call
I have female contacts that I don't reach out to
Numbers hit my line that I never saved
Unknown numbers contacting me without being saved in my contacts
Drop ′em off, got no grip today
Dismissing those connections, lacking interest today
Torn up on a rip today
Feeling emotionally conflicted and torn
Don't need to go, tit for tat
No need for a reciprocal exchange or retaliation
I ain't with the shits today
I am not interested in dealing with any drama today
I feel numb and nervous, those don′t even go together
Experiencing a combination of emotional detachment and anxiety, contradictory feelings
Let′s make it xxx like the Roman letters
Let's make it explicit and intense, like Roman numerals
I mean Roman numbers
I am referring to Roman numerals
Don't kill me, didn′t get the rubbers
Please don't be upset, I forgot to bring condoms
That just makes it feel as good as we do when we takin' uppers
Not using protection intensifies the pleasure, similar to the effect of stimulant drugs
I′ve been making my bed
Taking responsibility for my actions and consequences
And checking my texts
Frequently monitoring my messages
And leaving everybody unread
Neglecting to respond to anyone
I won't admit that you′re next to get it off of my chest
I refuse to acknowledge that you are the one I want to express my feelings to
But if I had to make a bet I'd say ′yes′
If forced to make a guess, I would say it's true
So would you wait for me
Will you be patient and wait for me
Just a little now to work it out?
Just a little longer to figure out our situation
Numb and nervous, and I know you don't deserve this
Feeling emotionally detached and anxious, I understand that you don't deserve to experience this
I′m not hurting you on purpose but I′m learning, yeah
I am not intentionally causing you pain, but I am still figuring things out
(Goddamn)
Exclamation to express frustration or emphasis
I thought I wasn't high enough and now I’m too high
Initially, I believed I was not under the influence enough, but now I am overly intoxicated
I really had to smoke the rest, a metaphor for who’s life, my life
I felt the need to consume the remaining substance, symbolically representing my own life
I wanna pop off, I don′t want the lime light
I want to express myself freely, without seeking attention
Everything is backwards, like I don't got the time right
Everything seems confusing and disorienting, as if I am unaware of the correct timing
I′m in my head too much, I'm seein' red too much
I am excessively trapped in my thoughts and experiencing intense anger
I want a vegan girl and watch her eat the world
I desire a girl who follows a vegan lifestyle and appreciates the world's diversity
I′m pescatarian, I wanna eat her pearl
Despite being a pescatarian, I desire her intimately
She my blue fin, she on a juice cleanse
I consider her as a valuable catch, and she is currently on a detoxifying diet
The second you in, she quickly deucin′
As soon as you exit, she abandons the situation
We cause a nuisance, I'm lovin′ too quick
We create chaos with our relationship, as I fall in love too rapidly
I'm fallin′, trust me, and now my shoes muddy
I am falling for someone, please have faith in me, even though my situation is messy
She writin' all over my dirty Vans
She is leaving a mark on my already messy life
I lay the law down and I let my attorney dance
I assert my authority and let my lawyer handle the consequences
I got so much love for my early fans
I deeply appreciate and value my long-time supporters
"Numb & Nervous" makes it really hard to understand
The song 'Numb & Nervous' presents a challenge to fully comprehend
Understand, understand, understand
Comprehend, comprehend, comprehend
Understand, understand, understand
Comprehend, comprehend, comprehend
(Numb like Novocaine)
Feeling emotionally detached and desensitized
I′ve been doin' my best
I have been putting in my utmost effort
I'm doing everything that I can
I am taking every possible action
I′ve been holding my breath
I have been suppressing my emotions
But commitment wasn′t part of the plan
I did not intend to be in a committed relationship
And Annie, understand
Annie, please comprehend
I'm dying to hold your hand
I have an intense desire to be physically close to you
I been doin' my best (numb like Novocaine)
I have been putting in my utmost effort, though I am emotionally detached
But I gotta confess
However, I need to admit
(Numb like Novocaine)
Feeling emotionally numb and desensitized
Writer(s): Garrett Nash, Alexander King, Michael Mccall
Contributed by Jayden G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Tisha
Why does it have so little views and likes? This song deserves a freaking Billion views!!!!❤️❤️
Neon Radio Reviews
Absolute track! 🔥🙌
Queen
Feeling this song after work 💟
Brett Max Music
Matter of time before you blow up heavy bro. Keep up the hustle, hope to one day get on a track together \m/
Nicky Prado
Damnn, missed the live premiere! But still saw it & this shit is dope, you’re an artist Alec!
Tisha
Oh gawd!! This song is goalss❤️❤️ What a tune and music !! Imma high on it😭💖
Bethanie Roof
This comes out on my birthday!!! I love you and your music!!! 🥰😍🔥
Michael Allen
Love it!
Attilio
damn dude this is fire asf and you are crazy as hell!
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