Tightrope
Ann@lise Lyrics


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There's a monster in my bed
and its tangled in the web
Of a bunch of puppets on a string

Try to get inside my head
Judging every little thread
Like the devils always listening
When you fall asleep at night
They control what's in your mind
Criticizing everything you do

I know its a waste of time
Pulling me left and right
Trying to find the balance in the truth

I'm walking on a tight rope - tight rope
rope
Trying not to let go - let go
Feeling like a psycho- a weirdo
And I can't move!
Or I might lose!

I'm trying not to stress
Cuz its just the internet
Just an alternate reality

Where I try to be my self
Just to show somebody else
That perfection isn't all you need

I'm walking on a tight rope - tight rope
rope
Trying not to let go - let go
Feeling like a psycho- a weirdo
And I can't move!
Or I might lose!

Gimme all the Likes
gimme all the streams
gimme all the views
Thats all i need

I'm walking on a tight rope - tight rope
rope
Trying not to let go - let go
Feeling like a psycho- a weirdo




And I can't move!
Or I might lose!

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Ann@lise's song "Tightrope" speak about the pressures of modern social media and how it affects people's mental health. The first verse defines the central problem, which is how the internet has created a space where people are judged, scrutinized and belittled, and the sense of losing control, feeling like a puppet on a string or being trapped in a web. The second verse is a reflection of trying to navigate this space while being one's true self and finding a balance between the truth and external pressures.


The chorus very powerfully conveys the dilemma: "I'm walking on a tightrope - Trying not to let go - Feeling like a psycho- a weirdo - And I can't move! Or I might lose!". This metaphor showcases the idea that people always feel like they are in danger of exposing their true selves or losing control over their social media portrayal, which inevitably leads to feeling trapped, anxious and disingenuous.


Line by Line Meaning

There's a monster in my bed
Referring to the anxiety that one experiences due to the internet trolls.


And its tangled in the web
The constant thoughts consuming one's mind like a tangled web.


Of a bunch of puppets on a string
Analogous to how the trolls' opinions control someone's thoughts and actions.


Try to get inside my head
Trolls try to manipulate and get into someone's headspace to make them feel vulnerable.


Judging every little thread
Every word, every action of someone is under scrutiny by the trolls.


Like the devils always listening
Metaphorically representing the trolls who are always ready to judge and point out mistakes.


When you fall asleep at night
The trolls' opinions continue to haunt someone even during their sleep.


They control what's in your mind
The constant pressure and negativity affect one's thinking and decisions.


Criticizing everything you do
The internet trolls' constant criticism and negativity affect someone's self-esteem and confidence.


I know it's a waste of time
Realizing the futility of engaging with trolls and their negative comments.


Pulling me left and right
Feeling conflicted between wanting to be oneself and trying to appease the trolls.


Trying to find the balance in the truth
Attempting to find a balance between being true to oneself and avoiding negative comments that trolls provoke.


I'm walking on a tightrope - tightrope, rope
The metaphor for trying to balance one's true self against the negativity of the trolls.


Trying not to let go - let go
Holding on tight to one's true self and not letting the negative comments affect them.


Feeling like a psycho - a weirdo
The constant pressure from the trolls makes one feel like they are losing their mind.


And I can't move! Or I might lose!
The fear of confronting the trolls and losing one's sense of self.


I'm trying not to stress
Trying to remain calm and not let the negative comments cause anxiety.


Cuz it's just the internet
Realizing the insignificance of the trolls' opinions and not letting them cause real-life harm.


Just an alternate reality
The trolls' opinions exist only in a virtual world and do not define actual reality.


Where I try to be myself
Trying to be authentic and true to oneself despite negative comments and opinions.


Just to show somebody else
Wishing to inspire and encourage others to be themselves and not let negativity control their lives.


That perfection isn't all you need
The realization that perfection is unattainable and unnecessary, and being true to oneself is what matters the most.


Gimme all the Likes,
Yearning for social media validation and acceptance.


Gimme all the streams,
Wishing to get more views and popularity to prove one's worth.


Gimme all the views, Thats all I need
Focusing only on gaining popularity and not paying attention to authenticity and being true to oneself.




Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Annalise Joy Wenstob Guay, Kayla Rachel Diamond

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Josuep8hw

Lyrics Merry Christmas CloudFamily ☃...🎄.....🎅
Ann@lise - Tightrope

There's a monster in my bed
and its tangled in the web
Of a bunch of puppets on a string

Try to get inside my head
Judging every little thread
Like the devils always listening

When you fall asleep at night
They control what's in your mind
Criticizing everything you do

I know its a waste of time
Pulling me left and right
Trying to find the balance in the truth

I'm walking on a tight rope - tight rope
Trying not to let go - let go
Feeling like a psycho- a weirdo
And I can't move!
Or I might lose!

I'm trying not to stress
Cuz its just the internet
Just an alternate reality

Where I try to be my self
Just to show somebody else
That perfection isn't all you need

I'm walking on a tight rope - tight rope
Trying not to let go - let go
Feeling like a psycho- a weirdo
And I can't move!
Or I might lose!

Gimme all the Likes
gimme all the streams
gimme all the views
Thats all i need

I'm walking on a tight rope - tight rope
Trying not to let go - let go
Feeling like a psycho- a weirdo
And I can't move!
Or I might lose!



All comments from YouTube:

CloudKid

Merry Christmas CloudFam 🥰🎄 Hope you're all having an amazing time!!! What did you all ask for this year?

Josuep8hw

Merry Christmas gary :)

AyanoCyberGod

Merry Christmas too :D

I'm worst

Same to u☺☺☺

Mamie nova Cuisine

@ATERAH red: because of santa (well coca cola did that) and the Christmas roses that are red. Green is because of the Christmas tree I guess

Wade

Merry Christmas!!! 🎄 ☃️

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Kayla Diamond

Thanks for uploading! I’m the cowriter and producer of this track. Really happy you guys are digging it!

Josuep8hw

love it upload :)

Ann@lise

hey sis

Johnathen

I stopped with cloudkid for a bit to build up music, last 3 songs since this comment, have been fire. This is the third :)

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