Good News
Baker Julien Lyrics
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My biggest fear and a slow watch
The thin air, my ribs creak
Like wooden dining chairs when you see me
Always scared
That every situation ends the same
With the blank stare me in the tap water
Because it's heavy
I'm trying really hard
To keep my nose clean
The blue out of my arms
But it's not easy
It's not easy
When what you think of me is important
And I know it shouldn't be so damn important
But it is to me
And I'm only ever screaming at myself in public
I know I shouldn't act this way in public
I know I shouldn't make my friends all worry
When I go out at night and grind my teeth like sutures
My mouth like a wound
When I stay up and throw my voice about you
Or less about you and more about how I ruined
Everything I think could be good news
In Baker Julien's song "Good News," the lyrics delve into the internal struggles and anxieties of the singer. The opening lines, "Your long hair, a short walk, My biggest fear and a slow watch," suggest a sense of unease and apprehension. The presence of the person with long hair causes the singer to feel fear and a sense of time passing slowly. This feeling is further emphasized with the image of "thin air" and the sound of "ribs creaking," creating a sense of physical and emotional tension.
The lyrics then touch upon the theme of constantly being afraid that every situation will end in a similar way, leaving the singer feeling empty and disconnected as represented by the "blank stare." There is an awareness of the need to maintain a certain image, as described by wanting to keep one's "nose clean" and "the blue out of my arms." This suggests a struggle with personal demons or vices, and the difficulty in overcoming them.
The chorus of the song highlights the central conflict – the singer's desire for validation and the self-awareness that it shouldn't be so important, but it is. The frustration and self-judgment are expressed through the lines, "And I'm only ever screaming at myself in public, I know I shouldn't act this way in public." The singer acknowledges the negative impact their behavior has on their friends, causing worry and potential damage to relationships. There is a sense of regret and self-blame for "ruining everything I think could be good news."
Overall, "Good News" explores the internal struggle with self-perception, anxieties, and the pressures one places on themselves. It captures the complexities of human emotions and the battle between self-awareness and the desire for validation.
Line by Line Meaning
Your long hair, a short walk
The external appearance of the person, represented by their long hair, contrasts with the brevity and insignificance of their actions.
My biggest fear and a slow watch
The singer's greatest fear is represented by a metaphorical slow watch, signifying the anxiety and anticipation they feel.
The thin air, my ribs creak
The atmosphere around them feels suffocating and oppressive, causing physical discomfort and tension.
Like wooden dining chairs when you see me
The presence of the other person makes the artist feel uneasy and vulnerable, as if they are being judged or criticized.
Always scared
The artist consistently lives in a state of fear and vulnerability.
That every situation ends the same
The singer believes that every circumstance or experience ultimately leads to a similar outcome, suggesting a lack of hope or optimism.
With the blank stare me in the tap water
The singer's reflection in the water represents their sense of emptiness or lack of identity in these situations.
Circling the sink drain
The artist's thoughts and emotions continuously revolve around negative patterns, much like water circling a sink drain.
Because it's heavy
The burdens and emotional weight the artist carries are significant and difficult to handle.
I'm trying really hard
The artist is putting forth great effort to overcome their struggles and anxieties.
To keep my nose clean
The singer is striving to stay out of trouble and avoid engaging in harmful or self-destructive behaviors.
The blue out of my arms
The artist wants to rid themselves of the sadness and emotional turmoil that resides within them.
But it's not easy
The singer acknowledges that their journey towards mental well-being is challenging and filled with obstacles.
When what you think of me is important
The singer places great significance on the opinion and perception that the other person holds about them.
And I know it shouldn't be so damn important
Although the singer acknowledges that this importance is irrational, they still struggle to let go of it.
But it is to me
Despite recognizing the irrationality, the opinion of the other person still holds great weight and influence over the artist's emotions.
And I'm only ever screaming at myself in public
The artist's self-criticism and negative self-talk are so intense that they metaphorically feel like they are screaming at themselves in public.
I know I shouldn't act this way in public
The singer is aware that their self-destructive behavior and negative emotions should not be displayed openly in front of others.
I know I shouldn't make my friends all worry
The singer acknowledges that their behavior causes concern and worry among their friends.
When I go out at night and grind my teeth like sutures
The artist engages in self-destructive habits, such as teeth grinding, that reflect their emotional distress and internal struggles.
My mouth like a wound
The artist's words and expressions feel painful and wounded, representing the emotional turmoil they experience.
When I stay up and throw my voice about you
The artist obsesses over the other person, constantly talking about them and allowing their presence to consume their thoughts.
Or less about you and more about how I ruined
The singer's fixation on the other person shifts towards self-blame and regret for the negative impact they believe they have had on various aspects of their life.
Everything I think could be good news
The artist believes that all positive possibilities or opportunities in their life are ultimately tainted or ruined by their own actions, thoughts, or existence.
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