Relapsing
Beartooth Lyrics


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It's dark, it's cold, my mind is not my home
It's dark, it's cold, my mind is not my home

It makes me sick to know I have voices in my head
I lost my mind before I knew what it meant to be sane
Give me more time
When did I cross the line?
I want a reason, I want an answer, I want a reason someday
I want a reason, I want an answer, I want a reason
I want a reason, I want an answer, I want a reason someday
I want a reason, I want an answer, I want a reason

How am I standing here, how am I standing here

What is the message
What are the chances that I'll be living tomorrow
There is progression
I'm still standing here (I'm still standing here)
I'm gonna hold my head up high before I'm dead in the dirt (I'm still standing here)
I'm gonna hold my head up high before I'm dead in the dirt (I'm still standing here)

Sickness and business don't mix as well as you'd think
Freedom and wisdom, I need you to keep me clean
Give me new life
This noose is getting way to tight

I want a reason, I want an answer, I want a reason someday
I want a reason, I want an answer, I want a reason
I want a reason, I want an answer, I want a reason someday
I want a reason, I want an answer, I want a reason

But I'm still standing here, but I'm still standing here

What is the message
What are the chances that I'll be living tomorrow
There is progression
I'm still standing here (I'm still standing here)
I'm gonna hold my head up high before I'm dead in the dirt (I'm still standing here)
I'm gonna hold my head up high before I'm dead in the dirt (I'm still standing here)

Relapse, relapsing, relapse, relapsing
Detox, detoxing, detox, detoxing
I've gotta be better than this

What is the message
What are the chances that I'll be living tomorrow
There is progression
I'm still standing here (I'm still standing here)
I'm gonna hold my head up high before I'm dead in the dirt (I'm still standing here)
I'm gonna hold my head up high before I'm dead in the dirt (I'm still standing here)





Relapse, relapsing, relapse, relapsing
Detox, detoxing, detox, detoxing

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Beartooth’s song “Relapsing” describe the struggle of the singer as they battle with addiction and mental illness. The opening lines paint a bleak picture of the singer’s state of mind, using the metaphor “my mind is not my home” to suggest a sense of alienation and detachment from oneself. The repetition of “It’s dark, it’s cold” also emphasizes the sense of despair and hopelessness that the singer is feeling.


The next lines, “I lost my mind before I knew what it meant to be sane,” suggest that the singer has been struggling with mental illness for a long time. The repetition of “Give me more time” highlights the frustration that the singer feels at being unable to control their own thoughts and emotions. The idea of “crossing the line” also speaks to the theme of addiction, suggesting that the singer has gone too far and is struggling to regain their footing.


The rest of the song is a plea for help and a cry of desperation. The repetition of “I want a reason, I want an answer” expresses a desire for clarity and understanding in the midst of confusion and chaos. The line “This noose is getting way too tight” suggests that the singer is in a dangerous position and needs help urgently.


Overall, “Relapsing” is a powerful and emotive song that speaks to the struggles of addiction and mental illness. The repetition of key phrases and the use of metaphor and imagery create a sense of intensity and urgency that captures the listener’s attention and draws them into the singer’s world.


Line by Line Meaning

It's dark, it's cold, my mind is not my home
I'm in a dark and cold space and my mind doesn't feel like my own


It makes me sick to know I have voices in my head
The fact that I have voices in my head makes me feel ill


I lost my mind before I knew what it meant to be sane
I became insane before I even had a chance to understand what sanity is


Give me more time
I need more time to figure things out and get better


When did I cross the line?
I don't know when I crossed the line between sanity and insanity


I want a reason, I want an answer, I want a reason someday
I want to know why I'm going through this and what the point of it all is


How am I standing here, how am I standing here
I can't believe I'm still alive and able to stand after everything I've been through


What is the message
I'm searching for a message or lesson in all of this


What are the chances that I'll be living tomorrow
I'm not sure if I'll survive long enough to see another day


There is progression
I'm making progress towards recovery


I'm gonna hold my head up high before I'm dead in the dirt
I want to be proud of myself for overcoming my struggles before I die


Sickness and business don't mix as well as you'd think
Being sick and attempting to take care of things doesn't work as well as one may expect


Freedom and wisdom, I need you to keep me clean
I need freedom and wisdom to help me stay sober and clean


Give me new life
I need a fresh start and new lease on life


This noose is getting way to tight
The pressure and stress is becoming too much to handle


Relapse, relapsing, relapse, relapsing
I'm struggling with the possibility of relapsing


Detox, detoxing, detox, detoxing
I'm working on detoxing and getting rid of any harmful substances in my system


I've gotta be better than this
I know I can do better than falling back into old habits and patterns of behavior


But I'm still standing here, but I'm still standing here
Despite everything, I'm still here and holding on




Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: CALEB SHOMO

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Luke Topliss

Forever waiting to see if there's even a remotely bad song from these guys; it doesn't seem likely

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honesty Finish line wasn't the greatest

Austin Heim

Still not a single bad song from beartooth, keep waiting bro lol

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2019. Still true. 🤷🤷

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