Sober Living
Anson Lyrics

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I'm in over my head,
Is this all for real? Got caught having trouble sleeping
Days drag on I can't pretend,
I'm not trying to deal with a life that I wouldn't call living
I keep laying in my bed all day

I am trying to get through this, face myself in the mirror
But nothing makes sense at all, I'm stuck here waiting

So I'll say it again I don't expect you to
Understand how I've felt all these hours I've pretended
So I'll say it again you came and went,
You were never a friend never helped
All these hours I attempt Sober living
Sober living

And it's down to the wire, the clocks ticking
Don't know if I'm staying or leaving, but it gets harder every day
To feel something real and stay sane
I keep losing my grip on everything
So wake me up from this dream I've
Lived in so long and the walls are caving in
I am trying to get through this, face myself in the mirror
But nothing makes sense at all, I'm stuck here waiting

So I'll say it again I don't expect you to
Understand how I've felt all these hours I've pretended
So I'll say it again you came and went,
You were never a friend never helped
All these hours I attempt Sober living
Sober living

I can't keep running, I'm short of breath now
I need to be stronger than this
I can't keep running now,
I have a problem it's real these things do exist
A problem it's real these things do

So I'll say it again I don't expect you to
Understand how I've felt all these hours I've pretended
So I'll say it again you came and went,

You were never a friend never helped
All these hours I attempt Sober living

Overall Meaning

The song "Sober Living" by Anson is a reflection of the pain and struggle of addiction. The first verse portrays a person who feels overwhelmed by the reality of their situation. They cannot sleep, the days are long, and life doesn't feel worth living. The second verse depicts the person's attempt to face themselves in the mirror and understand their feelings but with no success. They are stuck, waiting for something to happen. The chorus emphasizes the person's doubt that anyone can understand how they feel, especially those who were never there for them. They attempt to live sober, but it's a difficult journey.

The third verse portrays the person's desperation to break free from their addiction. Time is running out for them, and they don't know whether they are staying or leaving. They struggle to feel anything real and to remain sane in the midst of their addiction. The bridge portrays the realization that they cannot keep running away from their problems. The person acknowledges that they have a real problem that requires strength to overcome.

The song's overall message is the pain and hopelessness of addiction and the realization that acknowledging the problem is the first step towards overcoming it. The lyrics reflect the struggle of many individuals trapped in addictions, desperate for help but unsure where to find it.

Line by Line Meaning

I'm in over my head,
I am overwhelmed and unsure about my current situation.

Is this all for real?
I am questioning whether or not my situation is really happening to me.

Got caught having trouble sleeping
I have been struggling with sleep and it is affecting me.

Days drag on I can't pretend,
I am struggling to get through each day and cannot ignore my problems anymore.

I'm not trying to deal with a life that I wouldn't call living
I am unhappy with my life and do not want to continue living this way.

I keep laying in my bed all day
I have been avoiding facing my problems and staying in bed instead of taking action.

So I'll say it again I don't expect you to
I understand that others may not understand my struggles and I do not expect them to.

Understand how I've felt all these hours I've pretended
I have been pretending that everything is fine for a long time, and others may not realize how much I am struggling.

You were never a friend never helped
The people in my life have not been supportive or helpful to me.

Sober living
I am striving to live a life without dependence on substances and to improve my mental and emotional well-being.

And it's down to the wire, the clocks ticking
I feel that I am running out of time and that my situation is becoming more urgent.

Don't know if I'm staying or leaving, but it gets harder every day
I am unsure of what my future holds, but my current struggles are becoming increasingly difficult.

To feel something real and stay sane
I am seeking genuine emotional experiences and trying to maintain my mental health.

I keep losing my grip on everything
I feel that I am losing control of my life and my struggles are becoming overwhelming.

So wake me up from this dream I've
I feel like I am in a bad dream and want to snap out of it.

Lived in so long and the walls are caving in
I have been struggling for a long time and feel like my situation is closing in on me.

I can't keep running, I'm short of breath now
I cannot keep avoiding my problems as it is becoming increasingly hard to do so.

I need to be stronger than this
I recognize that I need to be resilient and push through my struggles.

I have a problem it's real these things do exist
I acknowledge that I am facing real problems and need to take them seriously.

All these hours I attempt Sober living
I am putting in effort to overcome my dependence on substances and improve my overall well-being.

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