Temporary
Boys Life Lyrics


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There's a place inside my head
It's where I go when thoughts run slow
There's a place inside my mind
It's where I go to put

The thorns in my side
There's a place inside my head
It's where I go when thoughts run slow
It's where I create monsters

And there's a place inside my mind
It's where I go to put
The thorns in my side




And we can work it out
I can work it out

Overall Meaning

Boys Life's song "Temporary" is a song about coping mechanism. It talks about the inner world that we all have created, a place where we retreat to whenever we feel overwhelmed by our thoughts and emotions. It's a place of solace, where one can create and control their thoughts and feelings. The lyrics "there's a place inside my head, it's where I go when thoughts run slow" highlights this idea of needing an escape from the chaos of everyday life. Furthermore, the line "there's a place inside my mind, it's where I go to put the thorns in my side" speaks to the idea of self-harm and the use of negative thoughts and emotions to cope with unpleasant feelings.


The chorus of "Temporary" brings a sense of hope, with the line "and we can work it out, I can work it out". This highlights the idea that even though there may be struggles and hardships, there is always a way to overcome them. It's a message of resilience and strength, emphasizing the importance of finding healthy ways to cope with the challenges of life.


Line by Line Meaning

There's a place inside my head
I have a mental safe space that I retreat to when I feel stuck or overwhelmed


It's where I go when thoughts run slow
I find solace in this headspace when I'm struggling to come up with new ideas or when my mind is moving too slowly


There's a place inside my mind
I have a separate part of my mind dedicated to sorting out my problems and negative emotions


It's where I go to put the thorns in my side
This mental space is where I confront and work through the pain and difficulties in my life


It's where I create monsters
In this headspace, I sometimes exaggerate and amplify my problems to better understand and deal with them


And we can work it out
I am reassuring myself that I have the capacity to work through my issues and come out stronger on the other side


I can work it out
I am affirming my ability to face and overcome my problems with resilience and determination




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