Paradox
Atlantic Wasteland Lyrics
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As I contemplate, how I got here in the first place
Is this pain so real
Will this fear I feel ever
Fade away or am I stuck with you
I'm learning how to cope with what I feel
I'm struggling now to fix what isn't real
Is it me
Will I ever be free
Am I trapped here in my own head
I'm in doubt, no way out
Might as well be the end
And I'll never leave this bed
Back and forth as I battle this vice
I'll go from happiness to wondering why nothing is right
Am I, alright
Is this, my fight
You're so sick
I'm just fine
Paradox
In my mind now
Upside down
Right side up
Words backwards
I don't feel so fine
I'm learning how to cope with what I feel
I'm struggling now to fix what isn't real
Is it you
Is it me
Will I ever be free
Am I trapped here in my own head
I'm in doubt, no way out
Might as well be the end
And I'll never leave this bed
Lost in my doubt
Deep in my head
There's no way out
Stuck here again
Over and over and over
Toss back and forth
Words like a wall
Let no one in
Build them up tall
Over and over and over
Lost in my doubt
Deep in my head
There's no way out
Stuck here again
Over and over and over
Toss back and forth
Words like a wall
Let no one in
Build them up tall
Over and over and over
The lyrics of Atlantic Wasteland's song "Paradox" explore the mental struggles of an individual who is trapped in a dark space, grappling with fear, doubt, and pain. The song's opening lines reflect the poet's inner turmoil, expressing a sense of confusion and helplessness. The poet questions the reality of the pain and fear they feel, wondering if it will ever fade away or if they are stuck with it indefinitely. The repetition of the phrase "Is it you? Is it me?" suggests the poet's confusion about the source of their suffering, whether it is external or internal.
The chorus of "Paradox" highlights the poet's ongoing struggle with their own mind, expressing a sense of entrapment and hopelessness. The poet reflects on their attempts to cope with their emotions, but ultimately feels that they are stuck in their own head with no way out. The repetition of the phrase "I'm in doubt, no way out" emphasizes the poet's sense of isolation and despair.
The song's final lines continue to explore the poet's inner turmoil, using repetition of phrases to reinforce the sense of being trapped and unable to escape. The repetition of the phrase "Over and over and over" suggests a cyclical, repetitive nature to the poet's thoughts and feelings, as they continue to struggle with doubt and fear.
Line by Line Meaning
And I'll write these words, coming from a dark space
Starting from a place of despair, I'll convey my thoughts
As I contemplate, how I got here in the first place
Thinking about the reasons that brought me here
Is this pain so real
Doubting the authenticity of the pain felt
Will this fear I feel ever
Questioning if the fear will ever go away
Fade away or am I stuck with you
Pondering if the fear will disappear or if it's permanent
I'm learning how to cope with what I feel
Attempting to understand and manage my emotions
I'm struggling now to fix what isn't real
Trying to solve something that may not actually exist
Is it you
Thinking if the issue is with someone else
Is it me
Wondering if the problem lies within oneself
Will I ever be free
Contemplating if there will ever be freedom from this problem
Am I trapped here in my own head
Feeling confined within own thoughts
I'm in doubt, no way out
Feeling unsure and stuck
Might as well be the end
Feeling hopeless and defeated
And I'll never leave this bed
Not wanting to physically leave the safety of the bed
Back and forth as I battle this vice
Constantly oscillating while fighting this inner demon
I'll go from happiness to wondering why nothing is right
Going from moments of joy to questioning the purpose of everything
Am I, alright
Doubting if everything is okay
Is this, my fight
Asking if this is solely one's own problem to solve
You're so sick
Acknolwedging the sickness within another person
I'm just fine
Feeling like one is okay in comparison to the sick person
Paradox
A situation where contradictory feelings exist simultaneously
In my mind now
All these feelings are within the mind
Upside down
Everything seems flipped
Right side up
Searching for the correct orientation
Words backwards
Unable to express oneself correctly
I don't feel so fine
Feeling the opposite of fine
Lost in my doubt
Immersed in the doubt
Deep in my head
Feeling confined within the mind
There's no way out
Feeling like there is no escape
Stuck here again
Feeling trapped in this situation again
Over and over and over
Continually repeating this cycle
Toss back and forth
Going back and forth with the same problem
Words like a wall
The inability to express oneself is creating a barrier
Let no one in
Not wanting any help or support
Build them up tall
Strengthening the barrier around oneself
Writer(s): Anthony Quatrini
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