Introspect
Anchor & Braille Lyrics
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Heat of the moment
Well this used to feel like home
Shouldn't have stayed here
Here in your bed
Leftover feelings raised from the dead
Is this heaven or is this hell
Yeah, I'm too tired to tell
Is this is heaven or is this hell
I'm too tired to think
Yeah, I'm too tired to tell
You talk of green on grass
You had a way
But I can tell when you're lying, baby
Your lips move again
I may be lost here, here in your eyes
But these scars on my heart
Well they keep me in line
Is this heaven or is this hell
I'm too tired to think
Yeah, I'm too tired to tell
Is this heaven or is this hell
I'm too tired to think
Yeah, I'm too drunk, too drunk to tell
Is this heaven or is this hell
I'm too tired to think
Yeah, I'm too tired to tell
Is this heaven or is this hell
I'm too tired to think
Yeah, I'm too drunk, too drunk to tell
The song "Introspect" by Anchor & Braille describes a complicated relationship that seems to be neither heaven nor hell but somewhere in between. The first verse describes waking up beside someone and feeling both tired and alone. The heat of the moment that used to feel like home now only serves to remind the singer that they shouldn't have stayed there. The leftover feelings that were raised from the dead suggest that maybe the relationship ended badly, leaving both parties with lingering emotions.
The chorus asks whether this situation is heaven or hell but admits that the singer is too tired to think or tell. The second verse highlights the idea that the other person's words are not entirely truthful, suggesting that maybe they are trying to reignite a relationship that is doomed to fail. The singer may be lost in the other person's eyes, but the scars on their heart keep them from fully giving in to the hope of a rekindled love.
Overall, the song paints a picture of a relationship that is both alluring and toxic, leaving the singer unsure of whether to stay or go. The repetition of the chorus emphasizes the exhaustion and confusion that the singer feels, unable to make a clear decision about the future of this relationship.
Line by Line Meaning
I wake up beside you, tired and alone
Despite being physically next to you, I feel emotionally distant and disconnected.
Heat of the moment
Our passion used to burn bright, but now it feels fleeting and temporary.
Well this used to feel like home
Our relationship was once comfortable and familiar, but now it feels foreign and uncomfortable.
Shouldn't have stayed here
I regret staying in this relationship and wish I had left earlier.
Here in your bed
I am physically present in your bed, but emotionally and mentally distant.
Leftover feelings raised from the dead
Old emotions and unresolved issues from our past are resurfacing and causing tension in our relationship.
Is this heaven or is this hell
I am unsure whether being with you is pleasurable or painful.
I'm too tired to think
I am mentally exhausted and unable to process my thoughts or emotions.
Yeah, I'm too tired to tell
I am too exhausted to express my feelings or articulate my thoughts.
You talk of green on grass
You distract me by bringing up trivial topics and avoiding the real issues in our relationship.
You had a way
You used to have a charm and appeal that drew me to you, but it has since faded away.
But I can tell when you're lying, baby
I can sense that you are not being truthful with me, even though you are trying to hide it.
Your lips move again
You are continuing to speak, but I no longer believe what you say.
I may be lost here, here in your eyes
I am physically present with you, but I feel lost and disconnected from you emotionally.
But these scars on my heart
I have emotional wounds from our past that have not healed and are still affecting me.
Well they keep me in line
These emotional scars keep me from fully opening up or trusting you again.
Yeah, I'm too drunk, too drunk to tell
I am under the influence of alcohol, which impairs my ability to communicate my true feelings and thoughts.
Contributed by Keira K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.