Aggression
Austin Davidson Lyrics
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I see you for what you are
Oh, don't you know that I've been walking in my sleep? Yeah
Oh, don't you know that I've been running in my dreams?
But I'll never know
I never know what you want
I never know what you hear
'Cause I'll never hear what I say
Convince myself, "just do your best", yeah
Push and pull, forget the rest
Oh, don't you know that there's a ghost of you in my head? Yeah
You haunt yourself in me and said... I'll never know
I never know what you want
I never see what I need
I never know what you hear
'cause I'll never hear what I say
I never know what you want
I never see what I need
I never know what you hear
'Cause I'll never hear what I say
The lyrics to Austin Davidson's song Aggression depict someone who is struggling to understand and communicate with another person. The first verses describe the feeling of being lost and unsure, both in the literal sense of running and walking in dreams but also in the more abstract sense of not knowing what the other person wants or needs. The repetition of "I never know" emphasizes the sense of the singer's isolation and disconnection from the other person. Additionally, the line "You haunt yourself in me and said" suggests that the other person's own struggles are being projected onto the singer.
The chorus provides some insight into the singer's mindset. The line "Convince myself, 'just do your best'" suggests a certain level of self-doubt and anxiety, as if the singer is constantly trying to reassure themselves that they're doing enough. The line "Push and pull, forget the rest" is perhaps more ambiguous, but it could be interpreted as a reference to the back-and-forth of a conflicted relationship, in which both parties are struggling to communicate effectively.
Overall, Aggression is a complex and emotionally charged song that explores the difficulty of understanding and connecting with other people.
Line by Line Meaning
I've been running through the dark, yeah
I've been struggling and facing difficulties in my life.
I see you for what you are
I have a clear understanding of who you are and what you represent to me.
Oh, don't you know that I've been walking in my sleep? Yeah
I've been living in a state of confusion and uncertainty.
Oh, don't you know that I've been running in my dreams?
I've been chasing after things that are hard to achieve or unlikely to happen.
But I'll never know
Despite my best efforts, I'll never fully understand or comprehend everything.
I never know what you want
I have a hard time figuring out what your true aspirations or desires are in life.
I never see what I need
I am often blind to my own needs and desires, causing me to miss out on fulfilling them.
I never know what you hear
I struggle to interpret what you're really saying, even when you speak directly to me.
'Cause I'll never hear what I say
My communication skills are flawed, and I struggle to make myself heard and understood.
Convince myself, "just do your best", yeah
I try to motivate myself to keep pushing and striving for success, even when it seems hopeless.
Push and pull, forget the rest
I try to maintain forward momentum no matter what obstacles or challenges I face.
Oh, don't you know that there's a ghost of you in my head? Yeah
I can't stop thinking about you or the impact you've had on my life, even when I try to move on.
You haunt yourself in me and said... I'll never know
Your influence and presence in my life will always be felt, even if I can't fully understand or explain it.
I never know what you want
I am constantly struggling to understand your true motivations and intentions.
I never see what I need
I am often unable to recognize or prioritize my own personal needs and desires.
I never know what you hear
I struggle to communicate my thoughts and feelings effectively, leading to misunderstandings and miscommunications.
'Cause I'll never hear what I say
My own voice and ideas are often lost in translation or misinterpreted, leading to further confusion and frustration.
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