Numb
Attention Lyrics
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You got quite a situation
Oooh
You’ve got it all figured out
Don’t you now?
Did you wish for a better ending?
Do you feel it slipping away?
Oh blame it on the medication
Act like you don’t care
All I know is my nasty reputation takes me everywhere
Oooh
You’re just trying to get the feeling back
Oooh
You’ve been numb for so long
So long
Just when you think “I’m feeling better”
You feel it start to slip away
Oh blame it on the medication
Act like you don’t care
All I know is my nasty reputation takes me everywhere
Does it keep you up at night?
Do you want sleep?
Does it tear you up inside?
(You’re all alone, just skin and bones)
Have you felt anger
I don’t know
I don’t know
Oh blame it on the medication
Act like you don’t care
All I know is my nasty reputation takes me everywhere
Oh blame it on the medication
Oh blame it on the situation
All I know is my nasty reputation takes me everywhere
Oooh
You blame it on the situation
Oooh
You’re just trying to get the feeling back
Oooh
Blame it on the medication
The lyrics of Attention's song "Numb" convey a sense of despair and frustration as the singer tries to connect with someone who is emotionally shut off. The song speaks of a person struggling with their emotions and blaming their numbness on external factors such as the medication they take, the situation they find themselves in, or the people around them. The opening lines set the tone for the rest of the song by acknowledging the frustrating situation the singer is in - "You got quite a situation, You’ve got it all figured out, Don’t you now?" However, the lines that follow reveal that the situation is not as perfect as it seems, and the person is holding up a façade. The chorus of the song, "You're just trying to get the feeling back, You've been numb for so long," reinforces the theme of emotional numbness and the desire to reconnect with one's feelings.
The lyrics of the song "Numb" symbolize the isolation and loneliness of the person in question. The use of the phrase "All I know is my nasty reputation takes me everywhere" indicates that the person has a negative image of themselves which they cannot escape. As the song progresses, the lyrics become more confrontational and accusatory. The repeated lines of "blame it on the medication," "blame it on the situation," and "act like you don't care," demonstrate the singer's frustration with the person's inability to connect, while the final lines "You blame it on the situation, You're just trying to get the feeling back, Blame it on the medication" suggest that the person may never find the connection they desire.
Line by Line Meaning
Oooh
Expressing an emotional sound or feeling
You got quite a situation
You are in a difficult or complicated circumstance
You’ve got it all figured out
You believe you have everything under control
Don’t you now?
Isn't that right?
Did you wish for a better ending?
Do you desire a more favorable outcome or resolution?
Do you feel it slipping away?
Are you experiencing the sense of losing control or losing something important?
Oh blame it on the medication
Assign responsibility for the situation to the medication
Act like you don’t care
Pretend that you are not affected by the situation
All I know is my nasty reputation takes me everywhere
My bad reputation follows me no matter where I go
You’re just trying to get the feeling back
You are attempting to regain a lost sensation or emotion
You’ve been numb for so long
You have been emotionally desensitized for an extended period of time
So long
For a prolonged duration
Just when you think “I’m feeling better”
Right when you believe you are making progress and getting better
You feel it start to slip away
You sense that it is starting to fade or diminish
Does it keep you up at night?
Does it cause you to lose sleep or stay awake at night?
Do you want sleep?
Do you desire rest or relaxation?
Does it tear you up inside?
Does it make you feel distressed or upset internally?
(You’re all alone, just skin and bones)
You are isolated and weak
Have you felt anger
Have you experienced feelings of anger or frustration?
I don’t know
I am not aware
Oh blame it on the medication
Attribute fault to the medication
Oh blame it on the situation
Attribute fault to the circumstance
Oooh
Expressing an emotional sound or feeling
Blame it on the medication
Assign responsibility for the situation to the medication
Contributed by Nora L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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