- Dom Vigil, Prelude Press
My Anxiety
BabyJake Lyrics
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I got a lot on my mind
My anxiety
My notoriety
My sobriety
I wanna get high
Do it quietly, do it privately
I got a lot on my mind
You make me feel like I'm crazy
So under appreciated
I always feel like I′m naked
'Cause you're watching me
Yeah, you′re watching me
You said that I′d feel amazing
When you were intoxicated
I hide behind different faces
'Cause you′re watching me
Yeah, you're watching me
I got a lot on my mind
My anxiety
My notoriety
My sobriety
I wanna get high
Do it quietly, do it privately
I don′t wanna die
I got a lot on my mind
You waste my time pushing daisies
So over manipulated
I'm runnin′ circles here lately
'Cause you're watching me
Yeah, you′re watching me
You made me sick as a baby
Don′t you remember it vaguely?
I still be feeling it daily
'Cause you′re watching me
Yeah, you're watching me
I got a lot on my mind
My anxiety
My notoriety
My sobriety
I wanna get high
Do it quietly, do it privately
I don′t wanna die
I got a lot on my mind
My anxiety
My notoriety
My sobriety
I wanna get high
Do it quietly, do it privately
I don't wanna die
I got a lot on my mind
In "My Anxiety," BabyJake paints a vivid picture of the emotions he grapples with on a daily basis. The song is an honest reflection on his struggles with anxiety, addiction, and identity. He begins by acknowledging the weight of these issues on his mind. He then moves onto the topic of getting high, which he desires but cannot have, as he wishes to keep it private and avoid the possibility of dying. This highlights his constant internal battle and the different things he needs to juggle in his life.
The chorus reiterates the song's primary theme, the feeling of being watched which makes him anxious. This could refer to the outside influences of the world combined with his internal struggles like addiction and identity making him vulnerable. He feels unimportant and his identity is questioned because of these influences. Though he acknowledges that he has people who are watching him, he also feels empty and unappreciated within himself. He remembers being sick as a baby, but the people who were supposed to protect him, didn't. BabyJake is left feeling as if he is all alone.
In conclusion, "My Anxiety" is an important song that opens up the conversation about mental health and addiction. The song is a reflection of BabyJake's struggles and the emotions he feels, allowing people who may be dealing with the same issues to feel seen and heard. Moreover, it helps to de-stigmatize anxiety and addiction as they are real problems to individuals that need both medical consideration and emotional support.
Line by Line Meaning
I got a lot on my mind
The singer is overwhelmed with various thoughts and concerns.
My anxiety
The singer experiences feelings of anxiety.
My notoriety
The singer has become known or famous for something, which may contribute to their anxiety.
My sobriety
The artist has made a commitment to being sober, which may also contribute to their anxiety and desire for escape.
I wanna get high
The artist desires to escape their current mental state through the use of drugs.
Do it quietly, do it privately
The singer is aware of the potential consequences of drug use and wants to keep it hidden from others.
I don′t wanna die
The singer is aware of the risks associated with drug use and does not want to harm themselves.
You make me feel like I'm crazy
The artist feels invalidated by someone else's actions or words.
So under appreciated
The artist feels undervalued by others.
I always feel like I′m naked
The artist feels exposed or vulnerable.
'Cause you're watching me
The singer feels like they are being observed or judged by someone else.
You said that I′d feel amazing / When you were intoxicated
Someone else made promises to the artist while under the influence of drugs or alcohol, which may have led to false expectations or disappointment.
I hide behind different faces
The singer puts on different personas to cope with their anxiety or the expectations of others.
You waste my time pushing daisies
Someone else is causing the singer to waste time or is draining their energy.
So over manipulated
The singer feels like they are being controlled or taken advantage of by someone else.
I'm runnin′ circles here lately
The artist feels stuck or caught in a cycle of negative thoughts and behaviors.
You made me sick as a baby
Someone else caused the artist harm or trauma in the past.
Don′t you remember it vaguely?
The singer is questioning whether the person responsible for their harm remembers what they did.
I still be feeling it daily
The singer is still affected by the past trauma on a daily basis.
Writer(s): Matthew Smith Radosevich, Jacob Herring, Danny Shyman
Contributed by Muhammad F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
231tyler
BabyJake never disappoints <3 My girl and I listen to his music all the time (Every time we're in the car, so almost everyday :) )
Arsena
I found this song an hour ago and I can't stop listening to it now, I've been vibing to it ever since then, it's just so fun. Absolute banger, I love it.
It’s Jah Girl
Me at this moment
Jeremy McCarty
Was really hoping there would be a video for this one. It's my favorite on the album!
Jeremy McCarty
@02 👊
02
Am I high or is that what I am watching
YaBoi_NicK C.
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Harsh Bhardwaj
This guy makes the music for the soul😌
beizbub
there NEEDS to be a video for How to Boogie 😭
It’s Mya
This song and the video are awesome 🤩
Also he’s giving Billy from stranger things!😄