Heavy
BEDROOM - Linkin Park Lyrics
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Stacking up problems that are so unnecessary
Wish that I could slow things down
I wanna let go but there's comfort in the panic
And I drive myself crazy
Thinking everything's about me
Yeah, I drive myself crazy
'Cause I can't escape the gravity
I'm holding on
Why is everything so heavy?
Holding on
So much more than I can carry
I keep dragging around what's bringing me down
If I just let go, I'd be set free
Holding on
Why is everything so heavy?
You say that I'm paranoid
But I'm pretty sure the world is out to get me
It's not like I make the choice
To let my mind stay so fucking messy
I know I'm not the center of the universe
But you keep spinning 'round me just the same
I know I'm not the center of the universe
But you keep spinning 'round me just the same
I'm holding on
Why is everything so heavy?
Holding on
So much more than I can carry
I keep dragging around what's bringing me down
If I just let go, I'd be set free
Holding on
Why is everything so heavy?
I know I'm not the center of the universe
But you keep spinning 'round me just the same
I know I'm not the center of the universe
But you keep spinning 'round me just the same
And I drive myself crazy
Thinking everything's about me
Holding on
Why is everything so heavy?
Holding on
So much more than I can carry
I keep dragging around what's bringing me down
If I just let go, I'd be set free
Holding on
Why is everything so heavy?
Why is everything so heavy?
Why is everything so heavy?
In these lyrics, the song expresses the vocalist's struggle with their own mind and the weight of the problems they are facing. They feel overwhelmed with unnecessary problems and wish they could slow down and let go, but they find comfort in the chaos and panic. This suggests that they are accustomed to dealing with stress and find it difficult to break free from that pattern. The repeated line "And I drive myself crazy, Thinking everything's about me" indicates that the vocalist tends to internalize and take responsibility for issues that may not actually be within their control.
The chorus emphasizes the heaviness that the vocalist feels. They describe the weight as being more than they can bear, almost as if they are carrying the burdens of the world. The line "If I just let go, I'd be set free" suggests that they understand that letting go of these burdens could bring them relief and freedom. However, they struggle to do so and continue to hold on, perhaps out of fear or a sense of duty.
The second verse reflects a sense of paranoia and feeling like the world is against them. The vocalist acknowledges that they may not be the center of the universe, but they still feel as though everything revolves around them. This perpetuates the feeling of being overwhelmed and adds to their struggle. The repetition of the line "But you keep spinning 'round me just the same" emphasizes this feeling of being at the center of everything happening around them.
The lyrics then circle back to the chorus, underscoring the heaviness and the vocalist's inability to let go. They question why everything feels so overwhelming, suggesting that this emotional weight is not necessary. The repetition of the line "Why is everything so heavy?" reflects their confusion and frustration with their current state of mind.
Overall, these lyrics delve into the mental and emotional struggles of the vocalist, their tendency to internalize problems, and their desire to find a way to set themselves free from the burdens they carry. The song conveys a sense of heaviness and the difficulties in finding release and peace of mind.
Line by Line Meaning
I don't like my mind right now
I am not content with the thoughts and feelings in my mind at this moment
Stacking up problems that are so unnecessary
Accumulating issues that are not essential and only add to my burden
Wish that I could slow things down
Desire to decelerate the pace of life
I wanna let go but there's comfort in the panic
I yearn to release my worries, yet I find solace in the chaos
And I drive myself crazy
I am causing my own mental anguish
Thinking everything's about me
Believing that every situation revolves around myself
Yeah, I drive myself crazy
Indeed, I am causing my own mental anguish
'Cause I can't escape the gravity
As I am trapped in the force of negativity and weightiness
You say that I'm paranoid
You claim I am excessively suspicious
But I'm pretty sure the world is out to get me
However, I firmly believe that the world is conspiring against me
It's not like I make the choice
It's not as if I intentionally choose
To let my mind stay so fucking messy
To allow my thoughts and emotions to remain so chaotic
I know I'm not the center of the universe
I am aware that I am not the focal point of existence
But you keep spinning 'round me just the same
Nevertheless, you continue to revolve around me identically
I'm holding on
I am grasping tightly
Why is everything so heavy?
Why does everything feel intensely burdensome?
So much more than I can carry
Far beyond my capacity to bear
I keep dragging around what's bringing me down
I persistently carry the things that weigh me down
If I just let go, I'd be set free
If only I release these burdens, I will experience liberation
Why is everything so heavy?
Why does everything feel intensely burdensome?
You say that I'm paranoid
You claim I am excessively suspicious
But I'm pretty sure the world is out to get me
However, I firmly believe that the world is conspiring against me
It's not like I make the choice
It's not as if I intentionally choose
To let my mind stay so fucking messy
To allow my thoughts and emotions to remain so chaotic
I know I'm not the center of the universe
I am aware that I am not the focal point of existence
But you keep spinning 'round me just the same
Nevertheless, you continue to revolve around me identically
And I drive myself crazy
I am causing my own mental anguish
Thinking everything's about me
Believing that every situation revolves around myself
Holding on
I am grasping tightly
Why is everything so heavy?
Why does everything feel intensely burdensome?
Holding on
I am grasping tightly
So much more than I can carry
Far beyond my capacity to bear
I keep dragging around what's bringing me down
I persistently carry the things that weigh me down
If I just let go, I'd be set free
If only I release these burdens, I will experience liberation
Holding on
I am grasping tightly
Why is everything so heavy?
Why does everything feel intensely burdensome?
I know I'm not the center of the universe
I am aware that I am not the focal point of existence
But you keep spinning 'round me just the same
Nevertheless, you continue to revolve around me identically
I know I'm not the center of the universe
I am aware that I am not the focal point of existence
But you keep spinning 'round me just the same
Nevertheless, you continue to revolve around me identically
And I drive myself crazy
I am causing my own mental anguish
Thinking everything's about me
Believing that every situation revolves around myself
Holding on
I am grasping tightly
Why is everything so heavy?
Why does everything feel intensely burdensome?
Holding on
I am grasping tightly
So much more than I can carry
Far beyond my capacity to bear
I keep dragging around what's bringing me down
I persistently carry the things that weigh me down
If I just let go, I'd be set free
If only I release these burdens, I will experience liberation
Holding on
I am grasping tightly
Why is everything so heavy?
Why does everything feel intensely burdensome?
Why is everything so heavy?
Why does everything feel intensely burdensome?
Why is everything so heavy?
Why does everything feel intensely burdensome?
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Brad Delson, Chester Bennington, Julia Michaels, Justin Tranter, Mike Shinoda, Dave Farrell, Joseph Hahn, Robert G. Bourdon
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@Jan-Marco
It's a real punch in the gut knowing the person that helped you not to commit suicide commited suicide.
@coreymyers3972
I felt that so fucking hard!.. My bestfriend killed herself this past June... 11 days after my 15th birthday...
she just turned 18 on May 21st..
She told me so many times to not harm myself because I mattered to alot of people, including her. And now she's just
gone...
@citylights5606
@@coreymyers3972 OMG may she rest in peace..stay strong honey
@tjboylan20
Jan Nikolic i feel that
@miguel9943
Linkin Park and Kid Cudi helped me out through a lot, it’s sad Chester is gone but im happy he was here and left us his music.
@kelleyconnell5918
We all should of known but he hide it well. Just like everyone else.
@samuelleahy4780
That's the worst part about depression, you know that everything is okay. But your brain won't let you be happy, it's the self awareness that makes it so bad.
@kyriegarcia3548
exact and so right on
@footsteps2179
100%
@ryumusu4173
Exactly! We know there are so many things around us to be happy about but we just can't.. I don't understand how's that possible!