Secondhand Traumas
Atrox Lyrics


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Got me some secondhand traumas
They transformed mind into flesh
And lead to the untimely death of the child inside

Fall asunder... now!
And bleed like me, see it's easy
Don't want to be the only one to feel this way
They say when a wound is deep
It hurts the most when it heals
Growing inwards in the quick

Don't want to build a womb around me
Don't want to drown in amniotic fluid
Don't want you to say what I want to hear

Can't you see or feel at all?
Must we turn to such drastic measures?
Is suicide attempt the only cry for help you can hear?

A hand on a shoulder that writhes away
The mnemonics of this play is way to strong
Don't want your help but I want to heal

Cross my heart I hope you die
As you go boohoohoo

No hate no more
No more bitterness no more




Nothing matters anymore
I'm not in pain no more

Overall Meaning

The song "Secondhand Traumas" by Atrox delves into the effects of trauma on an individual's mental health. The lyrics start with the line "Got me some secondhand traumas," indicating that the singer has not experienced trauma firsthand but has been exposed to it indirectly. This has transformed their mind into flesh, implying that the trauma has had a significant impact on them to the point where it feels like a physical affliction. The singer believes that these secondhand traumas have led to the untimely death of the child inside, referring to their youthful innocence and carefree nature.


In the chorus, the tone shifts to one of anger and desperation. The singer urges others to fall asunder and bleed like them, expressing a desire to not be the only one to feel the pain of trauma. They then express a desire to not want to build a womb around them or drown in amniotic fluid, alluding to a desire to not wallow in their pain or be consumed by it. The line "Cross my heart I hope you die" could be understood as an expression of anger towards whoever caused the trauma, or even towards themselves for being unable to heal.


The final lines of the song, "No hate no more, no more bitterness no more, nothing matters anymore, I'm not in pain no more," express a sense of resolution and peace. The singer has managed to overcome the trauma and reach a sense of closure.


Overall, "Secondhand Traumas" is a powerful and poignant song that explores the deep impact of trauma on the human psyche.


Line by Line Meaning

Got me some secondhand traumas
I have been affected by the trauma experienced by others, even though I did not experience it directly.


They transformed mind into flesh
The trauma caused me to feel physical pain and have physical symptoms from the mental distress.


And lead to the untimely death of the child inside
The trauma caused me to lose my innocence and childlike wonder prematurely.


Fall asunder... now!
I am breaking apart mentally and emotionally and need help immediately.


And bleed like me, see it's easy
I want others to understand the pain I am going through and to empathize with me.


Don't want to be the only one to feel this way
I don't want to suffer in isolation and want others to share my pain.


They say when a wound is deep
People say that the more severe the trauma, the more painful it is to recover from.


It hurts the most when it heals
The process of healing from trauma can be excruciatingly painful.


Growing inwards in the quick
The trauma is affecting me internally and causing emotional pain that is difficult to express.


Don't want to build a womb around me
I don't want to isolate myself and become trapped in my own pain.


Don't want to drown in amniotic fluid
I don't want to become overwhelmed by my own feelings and emotions.


Don't want you to say what I want to hear
I don't want people to tell me what they think I want to hear, I want them to be honest.


Can't you see or feel at all?
I am frustrated that others cannot understand or empathize with my pain.


Must we turn to such drastic measures?
I am concerned about the extreme actions people may take when they are struggling with trauma.


Is suicide attempt the only cry for help you can hear?
I am frustrated that people only seem to pay attention to those struggling with trauma when they attempt suicide.


A hand on a shoulder that writhes away
I am resistant to physical comfort from others because I am in so much emotional pain.


The mnemonics of this play is way too strong
The memories and triggers associated with the trauma are powerful and difficult to escape.


Don't want your help but I want to heal
I am conflicted about accepting help from others, but ultimately want to recover from my trauma.


Cross my heart I hope you die
I am experiencing intense negative emotions and may have harmful thoughts towards others.


As you go boohoohoo
I am not sympathetic towards those who have not experienced trauma and may be dismissive of their struggles.


No hate no more
I am ready to move past the negativity and hatred associated with my trauma.


No more bitterness no more
I am committed to letting go of the bitterness and resentment caused by my trauma.


Nothing matters anymore
I feel lost and apathetic as a result of my trauma.


I'm not in pain no more
I am starting to feel relief from the pain caused by my trauma.




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