I'm sorry
Animal Lyrics


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Every morning it′s the same routine
Wake up as someone I don't want to be
And every night when I try to sleep
I think what the fuck is wrong with me?
I′m so sorry that I let you down
I know it hurts
I'm the worst fucking person to step foot on this Earth
I wish I could talk to you, or at least find the words
Now I've learned
No matter what I do, I′m digging my own dirt
Until I reach six feet deep
I need to die so I can finally breathe
And even then I won′t rest in peace
Cause this rain stretches further than the eye can see
So here I wait
Never getting out of this place
I hope you're happy
Better off without me
Over and over, again and again it′s the same fucking thoughts playing inside my head
Over and over, again and again it's the same fucking thoughts I just wish I was dead
I′m just a lost cause that lost touch of who I once was
Fuck
With too much on my plate
Take a bite so you can see how bad depression tastes
Every morning it's the same routine
Wake up as someone I don′t want to be
And every night when I try to sleep
I think what the fuck is wrong with me?
I need to die so I can finally breathe




And even then I won't rest in peace
Until I reach six feet deep

Overall Meaning

The song "I'm Sorry" by Animal is a deeply personal and emotional track that delves into the struggles of mental health and self-loathing. The opening lyrics reflect the routine of waking up and going through the motions of life while feeling like an undeserving and inadequate person. The self-doubt and negative self-talk lead to a desire to end the pain and escape through death.


The chorus expresses the pain of recognizing the hurt caused to others and the feeling of being a burden to those around them. The singer wishes to make amends but feels incapable of finding the words or changing their behavior. The feelings of guilt and self-hatred continue to spiral, leading to a hopeless longing for release from the emotional burden.


The lyrics are a powerful expression of the inner turmoil that comes with battling depression and anxiety. They offer a glimpse into the mind of someone struggling with these issues, and they highlight the importance of understanding and support for those who may be going through similar struggles.


Line by Line Meaning

Every morning it's the same routine
The singer wakes up each morning feeling stuck in a monotonous and unfulfilling life.


Wake up as someone I don′t want to be
The singer doesn't recognize the person they have become and feels trapped in their own life.


And every night when I try to sleep
The singer struggles with insomnia and is plagued with negative thoughts during the night.


I think what the fuck is wrong with me?
The artist is frustrated and cannot understand why they are struggling so much.


I'm so sorry that I let you down
The artist acknowledges how they have negatively impacted someone else's life and feels a deep sense of regret.


I know it hurts
The singer understands the pain they have caused and is sympathetic.


I'm the worst fucking person to step foot on this Earth
The singer has extremely negative feelings about themselves and their worth as a human being.


I wish I could talk to you, or at least find the words
The artist feels isolated and wishes they had someone to confide in or could better articulate their emotions.


Now I've learned
The artist has had to go through difficult experiences to understand and grow from them.


No matter what I do, I'm digging my own dirt
The artist feels like they are constantly making things worse for themselves and cannot break out of negative cycles.


Until I reach six feet deep
The singer feels like their problems run so deep that only death will release them from their pain.


I need to die so I can finally breathe
The artist feels like their emotional turmoil is suffocating them and they cannot find relief.


And even then I won't rest in peace
The singer feels like their problems will continue to haunt them even after death.


Cause this rain stretches further than the eye can see
The singer feels overwhelmed by their problems and cannot see a way out.


So here I wait
The singer feels stuck and hopeless, waiting for something to change.


Never getting out of this place
The artist is resigned to their current situation and feels like they cannot escape it.


I hope you're happy
The artist directs anger towards someone else, blaming them for their problems.


Better off without me
The singer feels like they are a burden to others and their loved ones would be better off if they were gone.


Over and over, again and again it's the same fucking thoughts playing inside my head
The singer feels trapped in a cycle of negative thinking that they cannot break out of.


Over and over, again and again it's the same fucking thoughts I just wish I was dead
The artist feels like death is the only way out of their pain and suffering.


I'm just a lost cause that lost touch of who I once was
The artist feels like they have changed so much that they no longer recognize themselves and feel like a lost cause.


Fuck
Expressing frustration and anger about their situation.


With too much on my plate
The singer feels overwhelmed and burdened by their problems and responsibilities.


Take a bite so you can see how bad depression tastes
The artist wants someone else to understand how difficult their depression feels and how much it affects their life.




Writer(s): Jonathan Folino, Sean Loucks

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