Anxiety
Black Eyed Peace feat. Papa Roach Lyrics


Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴  Line by Line Meaning ↴

I feel like I wanna smack somebody
Turn around and bitch slap somebody (bitch)
But I ain't goin' out bro (no, no, no)
I ain't givin' into it (no, no, no)
Anxiety bashed my mind in
Terrorizing my soul like Bin Laden
But I ain't fallin' down bro (no, no, no)
I ain't givin in to it (no, no, no)

Shackled and chained
My soul feels stained
I can't explain
Got a itch on my brain
Lately my whole aim is to maintain
And regain control of my mainframe
My blood's boilin' it's beatin' out propane
My train of thoughts more like a runaway train
I'm in a fast car drivin' in the fast lane
In the rain and I might just hydroplane

I don't fear none of my enemies
And I don't fear bullets from Uzi's
I've been dealin' with somethin' that's worse then these
That'll make ya' fall to your knees
And that's the

Anxiety
The sane and the insane rivalry
Paranoia's brought me to my knees
Lord please, please, please
Take away my anxiety
The sane and the insane rivalry
Paranoia's brought me to my knees
Lord please, please, please
Take away my anxiety

My head keeps runnin' away my brother
The only thing makin' me stay my brother
But I won't give into it bro (no, no, no)
Gotta get myself back now
God I can't let my mind be trapped by enemies my own
Gots to find my inner wealth
Gots a hold of my thoughts
I can't get caught (no, no, no)
I can't give into it now (no, no, no)
Emotions are trapped set on lock
Got my brain stuck
Going through the motions only I know what's up
I'm filled up with pain tryin' to gain my sanity
Everywhere I turn it's embedded in front of me
Nowhere to go gotta shake this anxiety
Got me feelin' strange
Paranoia took over me
And it's weighin' me down
And I can't run any longer, yo
Knees to the ground

I don't fear none of my enemies
And I don't fear bullets from Uzi's
I've been dealin' with somethin' that's worse then these
That'll make ya' fall to your knees
And that's the

Anxiety
The sane and the insane rivalry
Paranoia's brought me to my knees
Lord please, please, please
Take away my anxiety
The sane and the insane rivalry
Paranoia's brought me to my knees
Lord please, please, please
Take away my anxiety

I don't fear none of my enemies
And I don't fear bullets from Uzi's
I've been dealin' with somethin' that's worse then these
That'll make ya' fall to your knees
And that's the

Anxiety
The sane and the insane rivalry
Paranoia's brought me to my knees
Lord please, please, please
Take away my anxiety
The sane and the insane rivalry
Paranoia's brought me to my knees




Lord please, please, please
Take away my anxiety

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Black Eyed Peas feat. Papa Roach's song Anxiety have a strong message about the struggles of anxiety, which can sometimes be debilitating and make people feel trapped. The first verse expresses feelings of anger and the desire to strike out, but the singer resists giving into those impulses. The second verse describes the feeling of being shackled and trapped by one's own thoughts and emotions, and the chorus pleads for relief from the overwhelming anxiety that is weighing the singer down.


The lyrics capture the essence of the fear and turmoil that people with anxiety may experience, and the need to find inner strength to overcome it. The song emphasizes the importance of recognizing anxiety as a serious condition that can affect anyone, even the strongest and most successful people. It highlights the need for empathy and understanding towards people struggling with anxiety, and the importance of seeking help and support.


Overall, Anxiety is a powerful and insightful song about the challenges of dealing with anxiety, and its impact on life and mental health.


Line by Line Meaning

I feel like I wanna smack somebody
I am feeling very angry and frustrated right now and I have the urge to physically harm someone.


Turn around and bitch slap somebody
I have the desire to turn around and hit someone with an open hand out of anger.


But I ain't goin' out bro (No, no, no)
Despite my strong emotions, I am not going to lash out physically.


I ain't givin' into it (No, no, no)
I am determined not to let my emotions get the best of me and to control myself.


Anxiety bashed my mind in
I am experiencing overwhelming anxiety that is causing me mental distress.


Terrorizing my soul like Bin Laden
The anxiety I am experiencing is causing me extreme fear and is having a huge impact on my emotional well-being.


But I ain't fallin' down bro (No, no, no)
Despite the severity of my anxiety and fear, I am determined to remain standing and refuse to give up.


Shackled in chains
I feel trapped and constrained by my own thoughts and emotions.


My soul feels stained
The anxiety I am experiencing is leaving a negative impact on my mental health and emotional well-being.


I can't explain
I am having difficulty articulating or expressing the turmoil I am experiencing in my mind and soul.


Got a itch on my brain
I am experiencing a strong urge or desire to relieve the anxiety and discomfort in my mind and body.


Lately my whole brain
Recently, my whole thought process has been consumed by this overwhelming anxiety.


Lately my whole aim is to maintain
My current goal is to maintain control over my thoughts and emotions and not let them overtake me.


And regain control of my mainframe
I am striving to regain control of my thought processes and not let them be controlled by external factors like anxiety.


My blood's boilin' it's beatin' out propane
My emotions are extremely intense right now and are comparable to the heat of burning propane gas.


My train of thoughts more like a runaway train
My thoughts are currently completely out of control, like a train that has come off its tracks and is careening out of control.


I'm in a fast car drivin' in the fast lane
I feel like I am speeding through life and my thoughts and emotions are rapidly spiraling out of control.


In the rain and I might just hydroplane
My current state of mind feels precarious and unstable, like a car hydroplaning out of control on a wet road.


I don't fear none of my enemies
I am not afraid of any external threats, such as other people or weapons.


And I don't fear bullets from uzi's
I am also not afraid of guns or other weapons that could potentially harm me.


I've been dealin' with somethin' that's worse then these
The anxiety and mental distress I am currently experiencing is much more severe and difficult to manage than any external threats.


That'll make ya' fall to your knees
The anxiety I am experiencing is so intense that it is causing me to feel physically weak and defeated.


The sane and the insane rivalry
There is an ongoing struggle within me between my rational thoughts and my irrational fears and anxieties.


Paranoia's brought me to my knees
The paranoia and fear I am experiencing is so strong that it is causing me to feel physically and emotionally weakened.


Lord please, please, please
I am desperately seeking help and guidance from a higher power to relieve me of my anxiety and distress.


Take away my anxiety
I am praying for relief from the overwhelming anxiety that is currently causing me so much pain and distress.


My head keeps runnin' away my brother
My thoughts and fears are running rampant and out of control, causing me great distress and anxiety.


The only thing makin' me stay my brother
The only thing keeping me grounded and sane is my determination to not let my anxiety consume me completely.


But I won't give into it bro (No, no, no)
Despite feeling overwhelmed and consumed by anxiety, I refuse to give into it or let it defeat me.


Gotta get myself back now
I am working hard to regain control over my thoughts and feelings and become mentally and emotionally stable once again.


God I can't let my mind be trapped by enemies
I am seeking help from a higher power to overcome the fears and anxieties that are currently consuming me.


My own
I am also dealing with internal doubts and insecurities that are contributing to my anxiety.


Got's to find my inner wealth
I am determined to find my own inner strength and resilience to overcome the anxiety and distress I am currently experiencing.


Grasp a hold of my thoughts
I am working to take control of my thoughts and prevent them from spiraling out of control.


I can't get lost
I am determined to remain grounded and not allow my thoughts and emotions to get the best of me.


Emotions are trapped on lock
I am currently struggling to express and manage my emotions, and they feel trapped and out of control.


Got my brain stuck
My thoughts are currently stuck in a loop and I am struggling to break free from them.


Going through the motions
I am going through the day-to-day activities of life, but feel emotionally and mentally disconnected from them due to my anxiety.


Only I know what's up
I am the only one who truly understands the depth and severity of the anxiety and distress I am currently experiencing.


I'm filled up with pain tryin' to gain my sanity
The anxiety I am experiencing is causing me incredible pain and distress, and I am struggling to regain control over my thoughts and emotions.


Everywhere I turn it's embedded in front of me
My fears and anxieties are constantly present and visible, no matter where I go or what I do.


Nowhere to go gotta shake this anxiety
I feel trapped and constrained by my anxiety, and I am determined to overcome it and regain control of my life.


Got me feelin' strange
The anxiety and distress I am currently experiencing is causing me to feel emotionally and mentally disoriented and disconnected.


Paranoia took over me
My fears and anxieties have completely overtaken my thoughts and are causing me to feel paranoid and afraid.


And it's weighin' me down
The anxiety and distress I am experiencing is having a significant impact on my emotional and mental well-being, making me feel heavy and weighed down.


And I can't run any longer
I am no longer able to push aside or ignore the anxiety and distress I am feeling, and I must confront it head-on.


Knees to the ground
The anxiety and distress I am experiencing is so severe that it is causing me to physically collapse to my knees.




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, RESERVOIR MEDIA MANAGEMENT INC
Written by: Allan Pineda, Will Adams, Tobin Esperance, Jacoby Shaddix, Dave Buckner

Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
To comment on or correct specific content, highlight it

Genre not found
Artist not found
Album not found
Song not found

More Versions