Anthem
Austen Lyrics

This heart attack
The intense emotion or situation is overwhelming and suffocating, like a heart attack.

You can't turn back
Once the intense emotion or situation has taken hold, there is no going back or stopping.

It's killing you now
The intensity of the emotion or situation is causing harm and pain in the present moment.

I get so high
The intensity of the emotion or situation creates a sense of euphoria or addiction.

This heart of mine
The intense emotion or situation is personal and impacts the individual on a deep level.

Doesn't want to come down
The individual is resistant to letting go of the intense emotion or situation.

Don't leave me stranded
The individual is calling out for support or companionship in the intense emotion or situation.

In this ocean too deep to swim
The individual feels lost, overwhelmed, and out of their depth in the situation.

We're fucked up and it's our anthem
The individual recognizes that their experience is flawed or unusual, and they embrace it as a defining characteristic.

And we sing
The individual, along with others who share their experience, express themselves through music or other forms of art.

Sing it loud, sing it loud
The individual is urging themselves and others to fully embrace and express their intense emotions or experiences.

'Til you scream
The individual is encouraging others to express themselves with full intensity, even to the point of losing control.

Sing it back to me
The individual desires validation and affirmation from others who share their intense emotions or experiences.

Searching for
The individual is on a quest to find something that will bring them wholeness or completion.

Something to make me whole
The individual is seeking a solution or resolution that will fill the void or heal the pain caused by their intense emotions or experiences.

Give me the piece that you stole
The individual believes that someone else has taken something essential from them, and they seek to reclaim it.

And all the space in me
The individual feels as though there is a void within them that needs to be filled.

It's a masterpiece
The individual recognizes the beauty and complexity of their intense emotions or experiences, even if they are painful or difficult.

Hear you in every note
The individual finds echoes of their own experiences in music or other forms of art, as if they are speaking directly to them.

I know you're a player
The individual is aware that someone else may not be sincere or trustworthy in their intentions.

So put the record in
The individual is inviting the other person to share in the intense emotions or experiences through music or other forms of art.

Look like a heart-breaker
The individual perceives the other person as someone who may cause pain or disappointment in a relationship.

Needle in my skin, play to win
The individual recognizes that their intense emotions or experiences may be addictive or harmful, but they cannot resist engaging with them.

You'll be singing to yourself all day
The individual believes that the other person will be impacted by the intense emotions or experiences and will continue to think about them even after they are apart.

Like you're insane
The intensity of the emotions or experiences may lead to irrational or extreme behavior.

When it's late, take me out
The individual desires to engage in intense experiences or emotions with the other person, even if it may be harmful or risky.

You and me
The individual is emphasizing the connection between themselves and the other person in sharing intense emotions or experiences.

We'll be on the rooftops dancing
The individual envisions engaging with the other person in intense emotions or experiences in a thrilling, public setting.

Screaming the anthem
The individual and others who share their experiences are expressing themselves fully and loudly, taking pride in their unique perspective or situation.

Yeah, you make me shout
The other person contributes to the intense emotions or experiences, inspiring the individual to express themselves fully and passionately.