Helpless
Back One Out Lyrics
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Inside my own existence;
'Cause I feel really torn: my head refuses all my signs,
Like killers without Valium.
They sold me without fear,
They tried to focus all my scenes.
I fell inside the darkness.
My only pains made me so fool.
Into these pictures I see…
I lost control, I didn't know I had a gun in my hand.
It made me see your future, better words are for illusions….
"In all my dreams, before my helpless sight,
He plunges at me, guttering, choking, drowning."
The lyrics to Back One Out's song "Helpless" explore the overwhelming feeling of being trapped and helpless in a situation. The opening line, "I feel so crushed, I suffocate," is a powerful statement that sets the tone for the rest of the song. The singer feels like they are smothered by their own existence and cannot escape their situation.
The second line, "Inside my own existence," suggests that the singer is introspective and self-aware, but at the same time, they feel stuck and unable to change their circumstances. The line "my head refuses all my signs" implies that the singer is struggling with their own thoughts and emotions, and can't seem to find a way out.
The mention of "killers without Valium" could be a reference to anxiety and the struggle to find relief from overwhelming feelings. The lines "they sold me without fear, they tried to focus all my scenes" suggest that the singer may feel like they have been taken advantage of or exploited in some way.
The final lines, "I lost control, I didn't know I had a gun in my hand. It made me see your future, better words are for illusions," are particularly powerful. They suggest that the singer has taken drastic steps because they feel that they have no other options. The line about seeing the future could be a metaphor for gaining clarity or perspective on a difficult situation, but it's unclear whether this is a positive or negative outcome.
Overall, the lyrics to "Helpless" convey a sense of despair and confusion, but also suggest that there may be hope for the singer to find a way out of their situation.
Line by Line Meaning
I feel so crushed, I suffocate
Inside my own existence;
I am overwhelmed and feel trapped in my own life.
'Cause I feel really torn: my head refuses all my signs,
Like killers without Valium.
I am conflicted and my mind is not in sync with my actions, creating chaos and confusion.
They sold me without fear,
They tried to focus all my scenes.
Others manipulated and controlled my life, directing me towards their own goals and desires.
I fell inside the darkness.
And when I saw it there
My only pains made me so fool.
I became lost in despair and couldn't see a way out, leading me to doubt and question everything I knew.
Into these pictures I see…
I am haunted by memories or thoughts that keep appearing in my mind.
I lost control, I didn't know I had a gun in my hand.
It made me see your future, better words are for illusions…
I was not in a stable state of mind and unintentionally caused harm. The truth is hard to face and reality can be harsh.
"In all my dreams, before my helpless sight,
He plunges at me, guttering, choking, drowning."
I am tormented by a recurring nightmare, feeling powerless and helpless to change the situation or escape.
Contributed by Nora F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.